…farm production surveys, and more recently from satellite imagery and remote sensors that can provide information on the health of crops around the country,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “Through…
Agri View: No Leftovers
Everett Griner talks about a crop of minimum waste, corn, in today’s Agri View. No Leftovers…
House Passes H.R. 1599, the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act
…interstate commerce. H.R. 1599 establishes a voluntary nationwide marketing program that gives consumers access to consistent, reliable information while protecting advancements in food production technology and innovation,” said Chairman Conaway….
Crop Insurance Options for Fruit and Nut Producers
…Production History (APH) Yield Exclusion are now available to cover fresh fruit and nuts in select counties beginning with the 2016 crop year. “USDA remains committed to making new crop…
Almond Orchard Sustainability Lifecycle Study Highlights Greenhouse Gas Benefits, Provides Baseline for Future Goals
…to independent, third-party analysis of next-generation farming practices,” said Richard Waycott, President and CEO of the Almond Board of California. “Our ongoing research programs help drive development of innovative production…
Almond Board: Stockpile Management for Food Safety and Quality Control
…moisture levels in the crop even before stockpiling, and watch the moisture closely after stockpiling. The Almond Board stockpiling guide state almonds should not be stockpiled if either the hull…
Benefits of Strip-Till Corn Production for Dairies
…Strip-Tillage Farming? Strip-tillage is a farming practice that is used on many dairies for their corn production. Sustainable Conservation and California Ag Solutions put on their third annual tour last…
Senate Finance Committee Introduces Tax Bill to Help Agriculture and Other Small Businesses
…in the future of their businesses. The bill also includes language to promote the production and use of renewable energy, as well as incentives for charitable donations and higher education….
Westlands Statement on Passage of H.R. 2898
…State Water Project to supply water and effective measures to protect at-risk species. With agricultural production stunted and water for municipal and industrial use severely cut back, Westlands is eager…
Available Funding and Changes to USDA’s Biorefinery and Biobased Product Program
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is accepting applications for funding under a program that supports the production of advanced biofuels, renewable chemicals, and biobased product manufacturing. “This…
Almond Board: Plan Now to Help Honeybees
Almond growers know how important honeybees are for their crop, and executive director of Project Apis m., Christi Heintz, says right now is a perfect time for those growers to…
Citrus Industry This Week: Thermotherapy Demonstration; Crop Forecast
…final citrus crop forecast for 2014–15. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe free and view the current issue. Click here to subscribe to the monthly Citrus Industry magazine….
Farm Bill and Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program Workshops
…yields or crop losses, or prevent crop planting as authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill. These workshops will assist producers in understanding available options and will provide an overview of…
Conservation Incentives for Working Grass, Range and Pasture Lands
…runoff relative to cropland by 95 and 85 percent respectively, and even sequester 43 million tons of greenhouse gases annually, equal to taking 8 million cars off the road. “A…