…can vector the disease away from our commercial production and to rapidly work on long-time cures.” A panel discussion on ACP biological controls. The audience also heard a comprehensive update…
Rabobank: U.S. Pork Industry Should Continue Growth
…the pork sector could grow 11 percent between 2017 and 2025. That growth will be supported by increasing production efficiency and adding additional processing capacity. These are the two most…
Almond Board: CAPCA Meeting
…control advisers (PCAs) who provide pest management consultation for the production of food, fiber and ornamental industries of this state. CAPCA’s mission is to facilitate the success of the licensed…
State Board Sticks to Flow Regime on Sacramento River
…“every drop of water has to have a function.” That means spreading water across the landscape to benefit fish and other species through food production and habitat. He said the…
NIFA Invests in Research to Help Boost Organic Farming, Ranching
…while using organic production principles. Other past projects include a University of Florida study on sustainable organic strawberry cropping systems for the Southeastern U.S. and a Montana State University project…
Wildfires Continue to Sweep Through Northern California
…the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa are also accepting evacuated livestock. Northern California wine production will also feel the impact from the wildfires. While roughly three-quarters of the wine…
World Wildlife Fund UK: Meat Production is Killing the Planet
A study by the World Wildlife Fund UK claims the land required to feed food-producing animals is destroying the earth’s biodiversity. The World Wildlife Fund UK recently released its report,…
More HLB Discoveries in Southern California
…causing concern because of the proximity to commercial production. A quarantine was established in Riverside, preventing the movement of host plants and fruits within a five-mile radius of the discovery….
South Canada Livestock Producers Could See Winter Hay Shortage
…hay production. Commodity News Service Canada reports localized shortages will prompt producers to find other sources. However, how soon depends on how much hay they have stockpiled. Also, lower-quality grain…
California Benefits from Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
…specialty crops. Many projects were aimed at increasing production along with consumption by way of improving the availability of products. Funding was also provided for the expansion of the consumer…
Secretary Perdue Statement on Ibach & Northey Senate Committee Hearing
…Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC). The two await committee action and approval of the entire U.S. Senate. The Under Secretary for MRP oversees three critical USDA agencies: the…
USDA Issues Farm Safety Net and Conservation Payments
…of farmers. This program helps landowners provide responsible stewardship of the land that should be taken out of production.” Signed into law by President Reagan in 1985, CRP is one…
USPOULTRY Foundation Approves Funding for More Avian Influenza Research
…research was approved by the board of directors. USPOULTRY and its Foundation operate an extensive research program incorporating all phases of poultry and egg production and processing. Since the inception…
Fertilizer Company to Halt Production to Curb Excess Supply
Canada’s Potash Corp announced last week it would temporarily shut down production at two Canadian mines, as part of a longstanding strategy to match supply to demand. Reuters says the…