Data by the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows India remains the global leader in milk production, trailed by the United States, which is the second largest milk producing country. India…
Agri View: Long Shot Crop
…when the crop matures. Not at all uncommon in yards along the Gulf coast. The Satsuma was once a strong commercial crop in some places in that region. But a…
USDA Warns it Only Takes One Person to Spread Harmful Invasive Pests
April is Awareness Month for Invasive Plant Pests Each year, harmful invasive plant pests and diseases cost the United States about $40 billion in crop losses, damage to forests and…
$1.9 Million for Alfalfa and Forage Research
…profitability, and conservation of the U.S. alfalfa forage industry. Funding is made through NIFA’s Alfalfa and Forage Research Program (AFRP). “Alfalfa and other forage crops have great potential as high-value,…
New Funding Opportunities for Higher Education
…personnel has resulted in user-inspired, groundbreaking discoveries that combat childhood obesity, improve and sustain rural economic growth, address water availability issues, increase food production, find new sources of energy, mitigate…
California and Australia – a Continuing Partnership
…allowed us the opportunity to meet with government officials and academia, but also to see on-farm adaptations related to water management in citrus, nut and grape production. Australia is a…
Farm Bureau Praises EPA Chlorpyrifos Decision
…nationwide depend on chlorpyrifos in managing their crops,” Duvall said. “It is widely and safely used for a wide range of crops, including alfalfa, citrus, vegetables, soybeans, almonds and others….
Crop Rotation
Everyone that plants a garden wants a bountiful crop. Cathy Isom explains why crop rotation is so important for your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Crop…
Report Names Ag Labor in Human Trafficking List
…in the agriculture and animal husbandry industry, from corn fields to orange orchards to dairy farms. Some crops such as tobacco—the crop cited most often on Polaris-operated hotlines—require much more…
Very Early Planting Not Worth the Risks
…early planted crops. Planting very early also affects insurability, and if the crop needs to be replanted, can increase production costs. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
NFU Urges Trump Administration to Oppose Dow-DuPont Merger
…traits in development for corn, soybeans, and cotton, as well as crop protection,” said Johnson. “Innovation is key to farmers and ranchers’ ability to increase crop production and improve crop…
Funding Available for Youth Farm Safety
…employment or already employed in agricultural production. Established in 2001, the Youth Farm Safety Education and Certification (YFSEC) program provides instruction that leads to industry-recognized credentials for agricultural students and…
Subcommittee Examines Farm Policy in Advance of the Next Farm Bill
…of crafting the next farm bill. Members heard from producers who discussed the importance of both commodity policy and crop insurance. This hearing continues the committee’s hearing series to set…
Study Shows Capacity Funding is a Valued Investments to States
…research and applied agricultural research on specialty crops, livestock, and agricultural commodities specific to local geographies and production environments. Read the entire report at the NIFA website. NIFA invests in…