…domestic production of corn as part of its broad goal of food self-sufficiency. The ag minister says up to seven million hectares—or 17.3 million acres—of land would be needed for…
Vilsack Disappointed in China Biotech Approval Delays
…Commerce and Trade did not focus on approval delays for biotechnology, or genetically modified crop traits. Vilsack says China has made progress in the approval process, but “has not fully…
CDFA SWEEP Program Awards 167 Projects
…water pumps and renewable energy, and soil moisture sensors and irrigation scheduling programs that can assist farmers in applying water based on crop needs. SWEEP projects will result in both…
Adoption of Genetically Engineered Alfalfa, Canola, and Sugarbeets in the United States
…fourth largest crop in the United States in terms of acreage and production value. It was also the first widely grown GE perennial to be commercialized. GE alfalfa and GE…
Optimizing Oats for Use as Dairy Forage
…cattle to graze them through late November or harvest the crop in early November for later use. The strategy allows production of an additional forage crop before winter. The oats…
National Organic Standards Board Meeting
…through AMS. The board recommends whether substances should be allowed or prohibited in organic production or handling, assists in developing standards for substances to be used in organic production, and…
Central Valley Supports Food Supply Chains
…is centrally located within a 200-mile radius of nearly 18 million Texans, making it an ideal production and transportation hub for the region. Food Commons Fresno will incubate a community…
Agri View: Farm Income Outlook
…and crop prices to even break even this year. Those $7.00 corn and $15.00 soybean prices were 2014. But then according to my latest report prices and net farm income…
Almond Board: A Thanksgiving Message
…While compliance is still a crucial part of its activities, the Board now engages in production, nutrition and market research, advertising and promotion in domestic and international markets, quality control…
EPA Finalizes Increase in Renewable Fuel Volumes
…boost production, providing for ambitious yet achievable growth of biofuels in the transportation sector. By implementing the program enacted by Congress, we are expanding the nation’s renewable fuels sector while…
Vilsack Says RFS Will Survive Trump Administration
…many jobs” for a Trump administration to dismantle the law. U.S. ethanol production has more than doubled since 2007, when the current form of the law was enacted, according to…
Turkey Sector: Background & Statistics
…the poultry industry, see the monthly newsletter Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook. Production, Consumption, and Trade Value of turkey production: 2012: $5.45 billion 2013: $4.84 billion 2014: $5.30 billion 2015:…
Changes to Improve the Prevented Planting Program
…build upon recent improvements that protect the integrity of the federal crop insurance program. Due to an improved sampling methodology and other efforts, the crop insurance improper payment rate for…
Brexit May Open British Farmers to GM Crops
Great Britain’s exit from the European Union may open the door for British farmers to grow genetically modified crops. British officials are drawing up plans that could allow GM crops…