A report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) predicts climate change will cost U.S. agriculture up to $9.2 billion between 2020 and 2039 in lost crop yields. The report also…
USDA Strengthens Agricultural Sciences at Hispanic-Serving Institutions
…production by integrating indigenous farming knowledge with modern agricultural methods. Austin Community College will develop new associate degrees in sustainable agriculture to increase access to agricultural sciences careers for underrepresented…
2016 Crop Experienced Lowest Raisin Prices in Over a Decade
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently released the state summary for the 2016 crop, illustrating the lowest raisin prices in more than 10 years. Raisin Bargaining Association CEO…
NCGA Offers Reminder on Dicamba Label Changes
…their crop strategy in the 2018 growing season need to be aware only certified applicators, or those under direct supervision will be allowed to apply the product. The Environmental Protection…
Food Evolution Explores GMO Concerns
…emotionally charged topic. Folta described Kennedy’s work as a filmmaker as being “even-handed” and “socially responsible.” Funding for the production was provided by the Institute of Food Technologists, an international,…
U.S. Milk Production Slows Increase Level
U.S. milk production increased last month, but at a slower pace than seen earlier this year. The Department of Agriculture’s monthly Milk Production Report found September milk production was up…
Canada Won’t Place Further Restrictions on Dicamba
…for dicamba. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently increased restrictions on the use of dicamba sprayed over crops, after the first season of use for dicamba-resistant soybeans turned up about…
New ARS Website Enhances Access to Scientific Information
…view information on both mobile and desktop devices. ARS maintains scientific information stemming from research conducted by nearly 2,000 Federal scientists researching animal and crop health, human nutrition, food safety,…
Watching Out for Black-Hearted Pomegranates
…the tree and dropped to the ground during harvest. Researchers are continuing to work on developing procedures to better manage the disease. Pomegranate production in California has picked up over…
Farmers in Wildfire Zones Assess Impact
…that’s going to happen is that we just have to prune these vines and re-establish the cover crop,” Dutton said. “The vines are going to be fine. I think that…
NRCS Streamlining EQIP Applications for Fire Recovery
…for crops and livestock in California. Those who purchased Federal crop insurance will be paid for covered losses. Federal crop insurance benefits not just our rural economy, but the financial…
Rural Mainstreet Index Fears Farm Foreclosure Threat to Banks
The Creighton University Rural Mainstreet Index is still below growth-neutral, which it has been for some time. The index jumped six points from September to October, but low crop prices…
Walnut Raisin Prune Report, State Summary 2016 Crop Year
…varieties. The tonnage produced by the handler plus tonnage purchased from producers for the 2016 prune crop was 52,956 tons of French prunes. Walnut/Raisin/Prune Report, State Summary-2016 Crop Year (.pdf)…
NIFA Biotechnology Grants Put Science at Center of Food Safety Policy
…impacts of genetic engineering in agricultural production systems. Among projects funded in Fiscal Year 2017, Cornell University researchers will investigate whether genetically engineered probiotics – often used as alternatives to…