Opening Statement of Chair. Frank D. Lucas Committee on Agriculture To Consider the 2013 Farm Bill

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…the past. We make yield improvements that address problems with declining Actual Production History yields due to multi-year disasters. All these improvements help producers mitigate risk. But, it’s important to…

Meat and Poultry Production

Taylor Hillman Cattle, General, Poultry

U.S. red meat and poultry production in 2014 is projected to be above 2013, according to the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report. Randall Weiseman has more. Click…

Nation’s Cotton Planting Down

Taylor Hillman Cotton

Judging from farmers’ planting intentions, the nation’s cotton crop this season will be a lot smaller than this past season. Gary Crawford reports. Click to open or download audio report….

Global Cotton Production Forecast

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Global cotton production, consumption, and trade are all forecast higher in USDA’s latest projection. Susan Carter reports. Click to open or download audio report….

New Poultry Education Center at Fresno State

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…boasts more than 16-thousand square feet, and is eco-friendly and power-efficient, while featuring advanced climate control and feed delivery systems replicating professional poultry production. The facility is designed to provide…