Everett Griner talks about trouble for the 2017 peach crop in today’s Agri View. Peach Crop Outlook Except for California, this year’s peach crop is going to be anything except…
California Farm Groups Opposing State Gas Tax Proposal
…food-producing state, accounting for roughly $47 billion in agricultural production in 2015. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Western Growers Association Western Growers Opposes Proposed California…
USDA Announces $1.2 Million to Support Aquaculture Research Projects
…production systems, and economics. Funding is made through NIFA’s Aquaculture Research Competitive Grants Program, authorized by the Competitive, Special, and Facilities Research Grant Act. “Sustainability of the aquaculture industry is…
March Dairy Market Report
…the period, together with lower milk production in the major exporting countries. During July–December 2016, combined milk production in the United States, European Union,New Zealand and Australia was 4.3 billion…
Subcommittee Examines Credit Programs in the Farm Bill
…the agricultural credit policies currently in place are working and providing the liquidity producers need to meet day-to-day operating expenses. Along with a strong farm safety net—including crop insurance—credit availability…
Bats, Allies to Farmers, Return Home to Roost in Spring
…while they are tired and vulnerable. Bats feed on some of the most damaging crop pests – including the moths of cutworms and armyworms – which helps to protect food…
USDA County-Level Data Dispute New NWF Study
…grown, and where underutilized cropland resources (e.g., idle or fallow cropland, low-margin crops) could be switched back into grain production (in rare cases, “destination plants” were built in locations near…
NCC Conveys Farm Law Priorities
…increasing global cotton demand. “In the past decade, (global) cotton mill use fell by 12 million bales, and polyester production capacity increased by 145 million bales,” Lee testified. “Excess production…
Subcommittee Continues Examination of Farm Policy
…of both commodity policy and crop insurance. This hearing continues the committee’s hearing series to set the stage for the next farm bill. “Under current conditions, the farm bill is…
Report Highlights Changes in Community Supported Agriculture Business Model
…season extending techniques and technology like the use of hoop houses to maximize production and marketing potential. Partnerships tied to wellness programs could help create an important new source of…
Funding to Relieve Veterinary Shortages
…health, and producer profitability, especially in rural areas of the country where most livestock production occurs,” said NIFA Director Sonny Ramaswamy. “VSGP supports education and extension activities that will help…
Seed Industry to “Storm the Hill”
…opportunity for ASTA members representing every crop and every part of the nation to join together with a unified voice on Capitol Hill. “From international trade, to plant breeding innovation,…
Don’t Let the Tail Wag the Dog
…manage risk, both milk production and milk prices are likely to be as volatile as they’ve been for the past 15 years. This unpredictability becomes a challenge for the entire…
USDA Offers Renewal Options for Expiring Conservation Stewardship Program Contracts
…crops, buffer strips, pollinator and beneficial insect habitat, and soil health building activities – all while maintaining active agricultural production on their land. Producers interested in contract renewals or applying…