…and 2017, increasing 125 percent. At the same time, American tomato production fell by 34 percent as a result of less expensive competition. The new agreement looks to create a…
Evaluating the Potential of Beneficial Ants in Agricultural Production
The concept of beneficial ants in agriculture may seem like a contrary notion, as growers have historically viewed ants as a nuisance in their production systems. Ants can be valuable…
Nearly Half of California Dairies Enrolled in Dairy Margin Coverage Program
…we are hopeful that we will get more folks in the door,” USDA’s Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Bill Northey said in a press release. “At this point…
California Table Olives Look to Bounce Back in 2019
…predicting 81,000 tons of harvested olives this year. That number is a relief to the industry after weather significantly reduced production last year that totaled just 17,400 tons. A late…
Navigating the ‘Re-Hemption’ of North America
…the United States. The 2018 Farm Bill legalized the production of hemp and while there is excitement surrounding the new opportunity, the development of the industry is going to take…
Research Finds One-Third of Food Grown Goes Unharvested
According to a recent report looking at food waste in the U.S., a significant amount of waste actually begins out in the fields of production. An estimated 40 percent of…
DPR/CDFA Announce Team for Chlorpyrifos Alternatives
…and the Work Group, visit our website. Quick facts about Chlorpyrifos Chlorpyrifos is used to control pests on a variety of crops, including alfalfa, almonds, citrus, cotton, grapes and walnuts. It…
Almond Update: Why Managing Dust is Important
…an economically, environmentally and socially responsible crop for California. Recognizing our local role in California agriculture and global role as a powerhouse in almond production, we’re working to grow almonds…
You Can Help Bring Back the Bee Population
…species in the world, 4,000 live in the United States. Though these guys play a vital role in our agriculture and honey production, they’re native to Europe and were introduced…
Farmers Prevented from Planting Crops on More than 19 Million Acres
…mostly corn, soybeans and wheat. “Agricultural producers across the country are facing significant challenges and tough decisions on their farms and ranches,” USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation…
Almond Update: Almond Hulls Improving Egg Production?
Research is using almond hulls to make a better organic chicken feed. Hulls can increase a critical amino acid naturally in black soldier fly larvae, a key feed option in organic poultry production. Dean…
Gene Editing in Organic Production?
A recent House Agriculture Subcommittee meeting appears to have shed light on the possibility of allowing gene editing in organic production. USDA Marketing and Regulatory Programs Under Secretary Greg Ibach…
Assistance Payments May Be More Evenly Distributed This Go Around
…are established using information such as recent production history for the various commodities produced in a specific county, combined with the estimated trade damage each commodity has suffered due to…
Trade, Consumer Demand, Impending Corn Crop Among Critical Issues for U.S. Cattle Industry
…for export markets to be opened and trade policy questions to be answered, he said. However, consumers have responded well to the increased quality of beef production in this country,…