…happened than to what is going to happen. Extreme weather changes has been a part of our climate ever since I started reporting farm news. I can’t recall a single…
Support for People with Disabilities in Agriculture
…user-inspired, groundbreaking discoveries that are combating childhood obesity, improving and sustaining rural economic growth, addressing water availability issues, increasing food production, finding new sources of energy, mitigating climate variability and…
Ag Producer Sentiment Improves in December
…low of 80. Interestingly, the improvement in producer sentiment over the last two months does not appear to be motivated primarily by changes in corn and soybean prices. For example,…
Water Action Plan Progress Highlighted
…drought has highlighted the challenges California faces under climate change,” said CalEPA Secretary Matt Rodriquez. “The Water Action Plan serves as an invaluable guide to ensure that our short-term responses…
Agri View: Cellular Agriculture
…words, we can’t keep doing it. But, science is not waiving the white flag. The next big change could be “Cellular” agriculture. Well, that is my question too. What is…
Smithfield Cutting Back on Gestation Crates
…fully converted by 2017. Today nearly nine out of every ten of our pregnant sows are living in group housing. The change has cost several hundred million dollars, and on…
$2.9 Million Available for Biorefinery Research
…obesity, improving and sustaining rural economic growth, addressing water availability issues, increasing food production, finding new sources of energy, mitigating climate variability and ensuring food safety. To learn more about…
Changing Consumer Food Trends
…benefits, as well as social value. Number 4: Meal occasions and how between-meal occasions are composed will continue to change. And lastly: Experience will make the difference. To stand out,…
New Communications Concept – SMART Farm Debuts at CES ®
…opportunities and more, to demonstrate SMART Farming practices. During CES, USFRA and its partners including John Deere and The Climate Corporation, will be showcasing today’s SMART Farm at Booth #21662….
Dedicated Energy Crops and Competition for Agricultural Land
…switchgrass is similar across policy scenarios. Production declines for major field crops as land shifts to switchgrass from cropland, pasture, and forest. Changes in harvested area, production, and price by…
Agri View: Vanishing Kudzu
…I used to as I drive across my section of the country. What has changed? Well, probably more than people know. My study of Kudzu was it was a plant…
Transferring Land to the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
…of farmers and ranchers, including family members. The land that is eligible for the early termination is among the least environmentally sensitive land enrolled in CRP. This change to the…
Agri View: Turkey Trend
…decades that deep frying became a way to cook turkey. One reason for the change is time. You see roasting or baking a turkey requires up to twelve hours depending…
MyPlate, MyWins Helps Turn Resolutions into Real Solutions
…real solutions to achieve a healthy eating style in alignment with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020. Real solutions are small, practical changes that add up to a healthy lifestyle…