…Attracting Pollinators to Your Garden Why are Pollinators Important? Pollinators are nearly as important as sunlight, soil and water to the reproductive success of over 75% of the world’s flowering…
Rice Varieties Maximize Nitrogen
…the study based on certain criteria, including the popularity of the rice type. Japonica rice, which is what California specializes in, was included because of its popularity around the world….
U.S. Grains Council Elects New Chairman
…He said, “Our programs have an impact around the world, and despite challenges in the Ag sector, I am excited and optimistic about the future of our industry.” Councell told…
Beehives in Unexpected Places
…for the relief it offers allergy sufferers. But with Colony Collapse Disorder threatening his livelihood, we’re left wondering what a world without honey bees would be like. Not so sweet….
Fresno Food Expo Reports Record Year
…entity is integral to the growth of the Expo,” said Agnes Saghatelian, Vice Chair of the Fresno Food Expo and President, Valley Lahvosh Baking Company. “We can continue to grow…
China Pig Prices Reaching Near Record Levels amid Flooding
…10,000 hogs drowned in flood waters. Flooding also raises the risk of disease, as improper treatment of corpses could cause widespread disease after flood. China is the world’s largest pork…
Effects of Agricultural Conservation
USDA Begins Second Year of National Project to Quantify Effects of Agricultural Conservation The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service is contacting 25,000 farmers and ranchers now…
Agri View: Food Production
…Billion? Feeding the World By 2050 we’ll need to feed two billion more people. How can we do that without overwhelming the planet? A Five-Step Plan to Feed the World…
Farming Game Story
…world. In 1994 the World Bank sent George to Russia to oversee the translation of The Farming Game® into Russian to assist the farm privatization effort after the breakup of…
Agri View: Hydroponic Farming
Everett Griner talks about hydroponic farming and how it may not be practical in today’s Agri View. Hydroponic Farming From: MIT University Hydroponics Introduction Humans require food, water, and living…
Syngenta Calls Regulatory Talks Constructive
…to complete the deal by the end of this year. ChemChina is seeking regulatory approval for the purchase that will make it the world’s largest supplier of pesticides and other…
Office of Farm to Fork Builds Bridges
…in one of the most agriculturally productive places in the world, producing the variety we need for a well-balanced diet. We are constantly reminded of this as we travel through…
Purdue University Discovers Process Increasing Milk Shelf Life
A rapid heating and cooling of milk significantly reduces the amount of harmful bacteria present, extending the shelf life of one of the most common refrigerator staples in the world…
Tomato growers reduce acreage to match markets
…against the euro has hurt tomato paste exports, which dropped 14 percent last year, Montna said, but noted the world’s crop also fell about 3 million tons due to weather…