…farming system and reduce costly inputs, including water, fuel, labor and fertilizer. “We’re committed to continuing our work on the whole package – reduced tillage, preserving residue, improving water infiltration,…
Almond Board: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Partnership
…nearly 675,000 acres of almond orchards are moderately good or better in their ability to recharge groundwater.[3] What defines California Almond sustainability? Sustainable almond farming utilizes production practices that are…
EPA, Army Corps of Engineers Violate Law, Farm Bureau Tells Congress
…jurisdiction over land and water features on the farm are already happening,” Parrish told the subcommittee. “Most ordinary farming activities conducted in areas under jurisdiction will require permits if and…
NMPF Chairman: Dairy Farm Safety Net Needs Work
…Milk Producers Federation, in testimony Tuesday before the House Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture. The hearing focused on the state of the livestock sectors in America, including dairy farming…
Biomass Incentives Resumed by USDA
…in rural America,” said Dolcini. “The Biomass Crop Assistance Program currently supports more than 890 growers and landowners farming nearly 49,000 acres to establish and produce dedicated, nonfood energy crops…
Bayer Releases More Info on Monsanto Bid
…on long-term investments to help advance the next generation of farming. The proposed acquisition of Monsanto is strategically compelling and completely logical. It would create value for shareholders, customers and…
Farming from the Heart – Salinas Valley Fair
On May 11th, King City kicked off its annual Salinas Valley Fair. Corryn made her way out to the fair and spoke with each of the species champions and also…
Study Reaffirms GMO Safety
…outcomes for producers who have adopted these crops, but outcomes have varied depending on pest abundance, farming practices, and agricultural infrastructure. Although GE crops have provided economic benefits to many…
Agri View: Women Farm Operators
…Principal operators differ from second and third operators in a number of ways. They are on average older, more likely to be male, and more likely to consider farming their…
Funding for Bioeconomy Research and Development
…landowners farming nearly 49,000 acres to establish and produce dedicated, nonfood energy crops for delivery to energy conversion facilities. To ensure those feedstocks are put to use, USDA has invested…
Jordan Ag Center Opens Doors
…Wonderful Company. “As an agriculture industry leader and one of the world’s largest growers of citrus, nuts and pomegranates, we have a vested interest in the future of farming. We…
Viticulture for Veterans
Robb Zimmel As we’re learning more about the Agriculture Department’s efforts to encourage more veterans to consider careers in farming and ranching after their duty is over, we’re also hearing…
Farming from the Heart- Temple Grandin
Doctor Temple Grandin appeared at Utah State University at the end of March to give a presentation to the students of the college. The students were able to speak with…
Farming from the Heart- Hong Kong Holiday
This interview is with an Indonesian woman in Hong Kong. It was an amazing opportunity to talk to the Agriculture supporters outside of the United States. A woman named Annisa…