…“It seems like more and more a lot of our political system is definitely hamstringing domestic production. And so that’s something we have to contend with as a culture. Are…
Almond Matters: Pest Management Considerations at Hull Split
…Burkdoll. The increasing cost of production this year is a significant factor that growers are weighing in their pest management approaches. Prices for fuel and critical crop inputs have risen…
Wheat Growers List 2023 Farm Bill Priorities
…the cost of production more accurately. They also favor enhancing USDA’s market access and development programs to enhance trade. “The farm bill addresses many programs that are critical for wheat…
Global Appetite for Pork
…vs, pork of other origins, whether that’s domestic production in the market or other foreign suppliers. And the second is to diversify, and that’s making sure we have as many…
Brewer’s Yeast to Cut Methane
…the brewer’s yeast cut methane production in microbes by 25%. Although spent brewer’s yeast is sometimes used as a livestock feed additive, the scientists say cow feeding trials would still…
Almond Update: Almond Journey Podcast Channel Keeps Industry Informed
…account of using cover crops in almond production. “They discuss the benefits and tradeoffs of planting cover crops. They talk about the economics, the agronomics of the practice, and what…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 06-29-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers implementing production practices to mitigate the impact of the lack of labor, working…
Independence Day Cookout Costs Significantly Higher Than Last Year
…higher food costs largely are not covering the increased cost of production for farmers. USDA figures show that farmers only receive about eight percent of every food marketing dollar. “The…
Rep. Thompson on Priorities for Agriculture, Climate
…production efficiency and profitability,” he said. “Second principle is you can’t have a healthier environment without a healthier economy. That is the fatal flaw of many proposals that have been…
Representative David Scott on Climate and Agriculture
…to our farmers, ranchers, and foresters; and the production of our food, fuel, and fiber,” he said in his written statement. “Currently, many communities across the country are struggling with…
Specialty Crop Producers to Receive Food Safety Assistance from USDA
…on-farm food safety certification, the FSCSC program will support fair, transparent food systems rooted in local and regional production and provide small-scale producers a real opportunity to bring home a…
Alarm Raised Over Potential Impact of Proposed SEC Rule
…not include location data. The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) has also raised concern about the proposed SEC rule and how it projects to impact dairy production. In submitted comments,…
Drought Affects Nation’s Honeybees
…sugar syrup that we had to buy.” He said his honey production is far lower this year than normal. Other areas in the nation that don’t have to deal with…
Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act Moves Forward
…the vote was primarily decided among party lines with the majority of Republicans in opposition. “Democrats have neglected to take serious action to incentivize increased American production. In fact, we…