…calls for more research on the health impact of chickens’ growth rates, to ensure that the future of bird health and welfare is grounded in scientific, data-backed research. “The National…
Ag Producer Sentiment Improves in December
…impressive 146 total, up 51 points over October and the highest number since data collection began. The improved expectations are for outside of agriculture as well. The October sentiment before…
Ethanol Exports Continue to Surge in November
…years, according to government trade data released today and analyzed by the Renewable Fuels Association. Brazil was the top market again in November, followed by Canada and China. Year-to-date exports…
American Drivers Surpass 500 Million Miles on E15
…a remarkable milestone. Based on sales and consumption data reported over the past 12 months by major gasoline retailers, drivers across the United States have more than 500 million miles…
New Congress Likely to Address Regulatory Reform
…related to how agencies use science and economic data: how they can be held accountable, how much time they give stakeholders to respond to what has been proposed and how…
New Communications Concept – SMART Farm Debuts at CES ®
…that is good for the soil, air, habitat and water on and around our farms and ranches – without compromise on cost, quality or taste.” Today’s SMART Farms use data…
Crops Benefit from Holiday demand
…the dried fruit in their holiday dishes and baking recipes, said Jackie Grazier, marketing director for Sun-Maid Growers of California. Data from the market research company IRI show sales of…
Snowpack’s Statewide Water Content Below Average
…Electronic snowpack readings are available on the Internet at: http://cdec.water.ca.gov/cdecapp/snowapp/sweq.action For earlier readings, click the calendar icon below the map, select a date, then Refresh Data. Water Year 2017’s precipitation…
CA Leads Nation in Direct Farm Sales
…and download the 2015 Local Food Marketing Practices data from the NASS Quick Stats database. By Geographic Region: National | Region | State More online resources for data from USDA….
Cardiovascular Disease and Red Meat Consumption
…pork. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Purdue University Nutrition data review shows red meat has neutral effect on cardiovascular disease risk factors Consuming red meat…
U.S. Hogs and Pigs Inventory Up 4 Percent
…an accurate measurement of the U.S. swine industry, NASS surveyed approximately 10,500 operators across the nation during the first half of December. Data were collected by electronic data reporting, mail,…
USDA: $5 Million in Funds for Smart Technology Innovations in Agriculture
…2014 Farm Bill. “Data driven analytical tools throughout the food supply chain—from production through processing, transportation, and food storage—will allow us to make smarter decisions that can promote efficient food…
State Water Project Allocation Increased to 45 Percent
…40 percent 2008 – 35 percent 2007 – 60 percent DWR’s California Data Exchange Center Web sites show current water conditions at the state’s largest reservoirs and weather stations. Reservoirs:…
USDA to Measure Financial Well-Being of Dairy Farms
Beginning in January, representatives of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will visit dairy farms across the nation, as the agency begins collecting data for…