…varieties developed with resistance to established and emerging pests that limit sustained production, profitability and market competitiveness; Improved water and nutrient use efficiency traits for varieties that result in decreased…
USDA Invests in Citrus Greening Research
…production in HLB-affected orchards. Research at the University of California used virulence proteins to develop strategies for creating citrus rootstocks that are immune to HLB. NIFA is a member of…
Funding to Support Agriculture Programs at Hispanic-Serving Institutions
…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 NIFA’s impact on agricultural science,…
Strong Ag Background with Sonny Perdue
…isn’t necessarily production; it’s processing and that real whole food chain that many people are discovering now from farm to table,” he said. “Farmers are great for the economy because…
Make-up of Family Farms
…they only account for 24-percent of farm production in total.” As the largest share of farm production come from.. “large scale family farms that are defined as farms with revenues…
Funding to Support Agricultural Education at 1890s Land-grant Institutions
…improve 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…
USDA Strengthens Integrity of the Organic Label
…production practices that support their well-being and natural behavior. In addition, the final rule supports the core goal of the Organic Foods Production Act (OFPA), which instructs USDA to develop…
CRB Researcher Honored with Presidential Award
…disease, which is threatening citrus production in this country and around the world.” “The Citrus Research Board is proud of Dr. Cilia earning this award,” said CRB President, Gary Schulz….
Another ‘Midnight’ Regulation Dumped On Farmers
…law, which limits consideration of livestock as organic to feeding and medication practices. Additionally, the organization pointed out, animal welfare is not unique to organic production. “Animal production practices have…
Tom Vilsack to Take Helm of U.S. Dairy Export Council
…of U.S. milk production to a high of 15.5 percent. “We thank Tom Suber for his tremendous contributions to the growth of U.S. dairy exports and elevating U.S. dairy’s position…
Regulating Egg Safety and Quality
…in the production, sale, or handling of shell eggs or egg products in California must register with the program. CDFA personnel inspect shell eggs and egg products at production, packing,…
2016 U.S. Cotton Supplies Higher than Expected
USDA says the 2016 cotton crop was larger than had been previously estimated. Will that push prices down? Higher than Expected…
January Crop Production Report
…Production forecasts are released on a monthly basis and do not reflect final production estimates. The next production forecast will be issued February 9, 2017. January Crop Production Report (.pdf)….
Funding to Foster the Agricultural Science Workforce
…and extension personnel whose work results in user-inspired, groundbreaking discoveries that combat childhood obesity, improve and sustain rural economic growth, address water availability issues, increase food production, find new sources…