…figure because related sectors rely on agricultural inputs like food and materials used in textile production to contribute added value to the economy. In 2015, farming’s contribution to GDP fell…
Agri View: GMO Crops Advance
…produce a crop. Also the amount of pesticides necessary to protect it. One other thing, genetically modified crops increases production. Most farmers who grow them are convinced that GMO crops…
Funding to Repay Educational Loans for Veterinarians
…and sustain rural economic growth, address water availability issues, increase food production, find new sources of energy, mitigate climate variability, and ensure food safety. To learn more about NIFA’s impact…
Organizations Urge Appropriators to Protect Conservation Funding
…reject any proposed cuts to conservation technical assistance. “Today more than 914 million acres – just over 40 percent of our country – is in agricultural production. The need for…
California Farm Groups Opposing State Gas Tax Proposal
…food-producing state, accounting for roughly $47 billion in agricultural production in 2015. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Western Growers Association Western Growers Opposes Proposed California…
USDA Announces $1.2 Million to Support Aquaculture Research Projects
…production systems, and economics. Funding is made through NIFA’s Aquaculture Research Competitive Grants Program, authorized by the Competitive, Special, and Facilities Research Grant Act. “Sustainability of the aquaculture industry is…
March Dairy Market Report
…the period, together with lower milk production in the major exporting countries. During July–December 2016, combined milk production in the United States, European Union,New Zealand and Australia was 4.3 billion…
USDA County-Level Data Dispute New NWF Study
…“native grassland” around these ethanol plants was converted to cropland between 2008 and 2012 to support increased ethanol production. They assert that the well-documented national trend toward less cropland is…
NCC Conveys Farm Law Priorities
…increasing global cotton demand. “In the past decade, (global) cotton mill use fell by 12 million bales, and polyester production capacity increased by 145 million bales,” Lee testified. “Excess production…
Subcommittee Continues Examination of Farm Policy
…advance of crafting the next farm bill. Members of the committee heard from witnesses who shared the perspectives of the cotton, rice, peanut, canola, and sugar industries on the importance…
NPPC, Ag Groups Ask for Tax Reform
…National Barley Growers Association National Cattlemen’s Beef Association National Cotton Council National Council of Farmer Cooperatives National Milk Producers Federation National Peach Council National Pork Producers Council National Potato Council…
Report Highlights Changes in Community Supported Agriculture Business Model
…season extending techniques and technology like the use of hoop houses to maximize production and marketing potential. Partnerships tied to wellness programs could help create an important new source of…
Funding to Relieve Veterinary Shortages
…health, and producer profitability, especially in rural areas of the country where most livestock production occurs,” said NIFA Director Sonny Ramaswamy. “VSGP supports education and extension activities that will help…
Don’t Let the Tail Wag the Dog
…manage risk, both milk production and milk prices are likely to be as volatile as they’ve been for the past 15 years. This unpredictability becomes a challenge for the entire…