…like restaurants and other food groups can place orders with U.S. suppliers and have it delivered. But, that is not open trade. Look, U.S. farm exports generate over a million…
Knowing the Rules for Drones in Agriculture
…certification process for ag aircraft operation,” Kinoshita said. Along with FAA requirements, operators must also adhere to the California Food and Agriculture Code requirements dictating drone operation for pest control….
NIFA Invests $35 Million in Specialty Crop Research
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced 12 new grants totaling $35 million for science-based solutions and new technology for the specialty crop…
Grow Veggies Differently-Hydroponics
…plants vertically. Hydroponics is a system of growing food in water without the use of soils. There are several methods for using hydroponics, including wicking beds, floating platforms, flood-and-drain systems,…
South American Palm Weevil Makes Headway into California
…attractive food sources become available due to the changing desert landscape. Courtesy: UC ANR Mark Hoddle is a Biological Control Specialist and Principal Investigator in the Applied Biological Control Research…
South Korea Lifts U.S. Poultry Ban
…flu,” said U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue. “South Korea is one of our best-trading partners, and we want to continue being their most dependable supplier of high-quality food and farm…
U.S. Forest Service Chief Tidwell Announces Retirement
…dedicated to improving safety measures to better protect the lives and well-being of employees, especially firefighters. Moreover, he played an instrumental role early on in drawing attention and public support…
California Pursues New Health Protections on Chlorpyrifos
…protect public health. The actions we are taking today reflect our commitment to the health and safety of all Californians, and the environment.” Department of Pesticide Regulation DPR scientists believe…
Agri View: Weather Problems for Rice Crop Farmers
Everett Griner talks about rice crop farmers having their problems with the weather in today’s Agri View. Weather Problems for Rice Crop Farmers Rice. A staple food item in most…
2016 Air Monitoring Shows Pesticides Below Health Screening Levels
…to protect human health as legal pesticides are applied to produce food and fiber”, said Brian Leahy, Director of DPR. Highlights of the 2016 draft air monitoring report shows that…
Reasons to Buy Local
…stores. And with all of the handling involved, your food may not even be considered fresh when you finally get it home. Reason # 1 Why buying local is important….
Family Farm Action Lobbying Group Launched
…top firms to reap record profits paying lower prices to the farmers who produce our food and charging higher prices to consumers on the retail side. Agribusiness monopolies are quickly…
Roberts, McCaskill To Host Agriculture Security Roundtable
…discuss the role of the Department of Homeland Security and other agencies in protecting farmers and ranchers, and our nation’s food supply. The discussion Friday in Kansas City, Missouri is…
U.S., Canadian and Mexican Farm Groups Support Modernized NAFTA
…positive results for North America’s farmers and ranchers, NAFTA has proved itself as a solid foundation for trade. Just as farmers have new tools and technology for food and fiber…