…four years, pecan production, harvest, sales and exports are nudging their way into the tree nut realm. The whole world is learning that they have flavor, texture and taste that…
Advisory Committee on Animal Health Seeks Nominations for Membership
…advises the Secretary of Agriculture on strategies, policies, and programs to prevent, control, or eradicate animal diseases. The committee considers agricultural initiatives of national scope and significance and advises on…
Nut-based Feed Satisfies Trout’s Protein Requirements
…In an effort to develop ingredients high enough in protein for use as aquacultural feed, scientists at the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Small Grains and Potato Germplasm Research Unit in…
Slight Decrease in Citrus Crop Forecast
Erick Candi Erick, agricultural statistics administrator with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ (FDACS) Florida Agricultural Statistics Service (FASS), issued the initial citrus crop forecast of the 2016-17…
FFA Announces Record Membership
…also grew, increasing from 7,757 to 7,859. The top six student membership states are Texas, California, Georgia, Oklahoma, Ohio and Missouri. Interest in FFA and agricultural education also continues to…
Russia Declared a Grain Superpower
The American Journal of Transportation calls Russia a “grain superpower” as wheat exports from Russia surge. The Journal says grains are propelling Russia’s agriculture into a renaissance, charged by the…
Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research Expands Board of Directors
…of college was with an agricultural start-up company and I have been passionate about the importance of research and innovation in food and agriculture ever since,” said Cameron. “I look…
Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee Members Named
…Agricultural labor reduction concerns; Potential food waste and food desert reduction concepts throughout the industry supply chain; and Advocating agricultural-based jobs to potential new farmers, and providing training, mentoring and…
Markets for U.S. Agricultural Products to Strengthen
…state departments of agriculture, state agricultural experiment stations, and other appropriate state agencies to assist in exploring new market opportunities for U.S. food and agricultural products, and to encourage research…
Brazil Opens Market for U.S. Corn Imports
…needed to open Brazil for U.S. corn exports. The U.S. Grains Council says Brazil has faced a significant shortfall in its current corn crop, particularly in its second winter crop;…
USDA Issues Sour Egg Board Report
…an Agricultural Marketing Service review after Egg Board emails became public. Politico reports the emails appeared to show a coordinated campaign against San Francisco-based Hampton Creek and its egg-less mayo….
Pesticide Pilot Program is Twofold
…being used. Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner Eric Lauritzen spoke with AgNet West and said their new program is a two part initiative. “It’s providing additional information, increasing the level of…
TPP Vote After Elections?
…as president. Iowa State University economist Dermont Hayes said the TPP would cause pork exports to jump exponentially as the product moves overseas to the other 11 nations in the…
August Beef, Pork Exports Strong
…improve, we remain optimistic that exports will maintain positive momentum through the end of this year and into 2017.” Beef exports record-large to Korea, Taiwan August beef exports exceeded year-ago…