…dairy, said Foster. The industry went from $1 billion in exports in 2000 to $7.1 billion in 2014. Knowing the impact future trade policies could have on the health of…
USDA Invests $4.8 Million in University Agricultural Programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced 19 grants totaling $4,790,100 to support agricultural science programs at non-land-grant universities. The funding is…
UNH Research: Organic Pesticides Help Manage Cabbage Aphids on Brussels Sprouts
…also provide forage, forests and woodlands in direct support to research, teaching, and outreach. Lori Wright, NH Agricultural Experiment Station Images courtesy of University of New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station…
National Pork Board Increases International Markets Funding
At year-end 2016, U.S. pork exports showed impressive progress following a challenging 2015. In 2016, 5.1 billion pounds of pork and pork variety meats valued at $5.94 billion dollars were…
Rural Mainstreet Index Improving
…from 42.7 in January indicating a continued pessimistic outlook among bankers. “Until agricultural commodity prices begin to trend higher, I expect banker’s economic outlook to remain weak,” said Goss. Read…
AFBF Joins Groups in Support of Farm Bill Funding
…strongly urged the congressional leaders “to reject calls for additional cuts” during a time when the agricultural and rural economies are showing stress, a significant number of American households financially…
USDA Seeks Nominees for the National Watermelon Promotion Board
…of watermelons. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) oversees the board’s activities. Since 1966, Congress has authorized the establishment of 22 research and promotion boards that are industry-funded and empower agricultural…
USDA Announces Webinar Series about Project Applications for the Regional Conservation Partnership Program
…water quality, combat drought, enhance soil health, support wildlife habitat and protect agricultural viability. Applicants must match or exceed the federal award with private or local funds. The NRCS will…
Iowa Bees
…help produce 19 billion dollars worth of agricultural crops in the U-S. Wanting to do something about it, Cedar Rapids Park Superintendent, Daniel Gibbins, proposed an initiative that will increase…
East Coast Dock Workers Starting Contract Negotiation Early
…after labor negotiations at west coast seaports forced a slowdown in exports and congested ports on that side of the nation. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Coordinated ACP Management Meetings
…at 9 a.m. at the Porterville Veterans Memorial Building. The Kern County meeting starts at 1:30 p.m. at the Kern County Agricultural Commissioner’s office in Bakersfield. Betts said that all…
50th Anniversary of World Ag Expo Comes to a Close
…largest annual agricultural exposition was held at the International Agri-Center and featured 1,480 exhibitors on 2.6 million square feet of exhibit space. The three day show hosted 105,780 attendees representing…
NASS Honors Two Former Employees in 2016 Hall of Fame Induction
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) inducted to its Hall of Fame two retired agency leaders whose impact continues to resonate today. The NASS Hall…
Oroville Dam: Evacuation Order Disrupts Farming in Affected Area
Evacuation of a large swath of land downstream from Oroville Dam during the weekend caused logistical headaches for farmers, ranchers and agricultural businesses within the affected area, while Department of…