…media, researchers and so many others use census of agriculture data. We are ensuring that every farm and ranch has a voice.” The census of agriculture defines a farm as…
Incentives for Conservation Reserve Program Participants
…a critical need to restore wildlife habitat” said Brad Pfaff, FSA Deputy Administrator for Farm Programs. “Over the years as trees grow and the forest canopy closes, the quality of…
Pacific Region Livestock Slaughter Review
…above than October 2015. This figure includes slaughter in Federally-inspected and state-inspected plants, but excludes farm slaughter. In October 2016, the average live weight of cattle slaughtered in California was…
Citrus Crop Forecast has No Changes
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High School, College Students Unaware of Ag Jobs Available
…The survey, sponsored by America’s Farmers Grow Ag Leaders, a Monsanto Fund program, shows just 13 percent of high school and college students are interested in pursuing a career in…
Immigration Crackdown Could Increase Food Prices
…Agriculture Department Economic Research Service economist predicts the impact of stricter immigration policy on grocery costs overall would be “very small.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Canada Increases Bovine TB Quarantine
…cattle may have been exposed to bovine TB. All the infected animals and animals exposed to TB have been or are due to be destroyed, and all farms now under…
Most U.S. Farms are Family Operated
…annual gross cash farm income—accounted for about 90 percent of U.S. farms, half of all farmland, and a quarter of the value of production. Midsize and large-scale family farms, which…
Food Price Index Down Slightly
…sugar producer and exporter. Read the full Food Price Index compiled by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Meeting Growing Demand for Organic Products
…Director Sonny Ramaswamy. “Research investments in programs like Organic Transitions helps more farms become certified organic and gain access to this growing market opportunity.” Priority research areas include: Documenting and…
EPA: Nutrient Pollution Widespread in Lakes
…These efforts involve overseeing regulatory programs, conducting outreach and engaging partners, providing technical and programmatic support to states, financing nutrient reduction activities, and conducting research and development. In September, EPA…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for December 08
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
Almond Board: Waycott on State of the Industry
…committees. Board and committee members serve without compensation. The board is responsible for establishing policy, recommending budgets and programs to the secretary of agriculture for approval, and reviewing program results…
Agricultural Relationship Key to China Ambassador Nominee
…Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Iowa.gov Gov. Branstad issues statement on being nominated to serve as the U.S. Ambassador to China Gov. Terry E. Branstad issued the following statement in…