Cooperatives are at the very heart of agriculture. Cooperative systems emerge at all levels of production and extend through many facets, from harvesting to marketing. Co-ops can be complex operations…
No More Constraints on U.S. Cotton Policy
…a recent International Cotton Advisory Committee report that estimated average direct assistance to cotton production across all countries at $0.26 per pound — but only $0.07 per pound average support…
Citrus Industry This Week: 10-Year Forecast; Micronutrient Overdoses
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes different projections for Florida citrus production a decade from now as well as details on a micro-nutrient overdose study for HLB-infected trees….
USDA Invests in Locally-Led Conservation Projects Through New Regional Conservation Partnership Program
…crops, and provide habitat for wildlife; healthy soils that are resilient to drought and are the foundation for the production of food, feed and fiber for the nation and for…
Guava Fruit Fly Eradicated from Long Beach Area of Los Angeles County
…hatch into maggots and tunnel through the flesh of the fruit, making it unfit for consumption. The GFF substantially limits agricultural production in countries such as Pakistan, India and Thailand….
Almond Board: What to Expect at Almond Conference
…production and environmental research updates. For more than 40 years, the Almond Board of California’s research programs have advanced yields, quality and environmental stewardship, contributing to the growth and success…
California’s CalAgJobs.com Receives Federal Grant
…this project is expected to have on those statistics. “With an existing shortage of qualified professionals to support the specialty crop production industry, compounded by decreasing student enrollment in related,…
Federal Pesticide Changes Mirror California Rules
…if the restricted-entry interval is greater than 48 hours for an outdoor application or four hours for an enclosed-space application. For outdoor production, no entry is allowed into the treated…
Forces Combine to Shorten Pistachio Crop
…to be an off year. We had no idea it was going to be as off as it is,” Matoian said, noting that this year’s production could drop to 300…
Growth Energy Praises NCGA and NFU’s Work to Highlight the Importance of the RFS to Farm Income
…ethanol production, resulting in a direct decrease in farm income. Tom Buis, co-chairman of Growth Energy, has commended both organizations for highlighting this critical issue for rural America and released…
New USDA Fact Sheets Illustrate State-by-State Benefits of TPP
…grains, oilseeds, cotton and processed products. The information released today illustrates benefits for key commodities and all 50 states. Learn more about TPP and its benefits to the agricultural economy…
USDA Awards $113 Million to Support Specialty Crop Production, Grow Opportunities for Rural Communities
…This program develops and disseminates science-based tools to address the needs of specific crops across the entire spectrum of specialty crops production, from researching plant genetics to developing new production…
NPPC Confident TPP Deal Good For U.S. Pork
…foreign markets – and now are valued at nearly $6.7 billion. Last year, exports represented more than a quarter of total U.S. pork production and added more than $62 to…
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Regarding the Agreement on the Trans-Pacific Partnership
…grains, oilseeds, cotton and processed products. “Increased demand for American agricultural products and expanded agricultural exports as a result of this agreement will support stronger commodity prices and increase farm…