…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…
Ag Groups Respond to Pruitt Confirmation
…to working with Administrator Pruitt as he leads EPA in a way to help ensure a safe and healthy environment alongside a strong and viable agricultural sector.” Lee noted that…
New Venture for the National Farm Machinery Show
…National Farm Machinery Show: The National Farm Machinery Show (NFMS) is the nation’s largest indoor farm show and features the agricultural industry’s most comprehensive display of equipment, services and technology….
House Agriculture Committee Approves Two Measures
…to the agricultural and public health communities while promoting transparency in the pesticide registration process. That is why the broad coalition that drove the original legislation remains fully committed today….
Almond Board: Commitment to Research
…Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Bryan Jenkins: Almond Shells Used to Improve Properties of Plastics · University of California, Davis, Helen Dahlke: Winter Water Management Assessing Recharge in Almond Orchards ·…
High Fructose Corn Syrup Use Declining in U.S.
…use. USDA says the decline has been driven by consumer demand for healthier alternatives, rising exports, and greater availability of substitutes. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
European Union Lawmakers Back Canada Trade Deal
…the trade agreement between Canada and the EU Canada will eliminate duties for 90.9 percent of all its agricultural tariff lines. EU member countries must approve other parts of the…