…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…
Hydroponics Advantages – Disadvantages
…with micronutrients and trace elements that are vital for keeping plants and people healthy. Questions have arisen as to whether nutrient solutions can supply all these needs. Also, many common…
RFA, USGC, Growth Energy Statement On Brazil Decision To Impose U.S. Ethanol Import Tariff
Brazilian Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply Blairo Maggi tweeted that CAMEX, Brazil’s Chamber of Foreign Trade, has approved a recommendation to impose a 20 percent tariff on U.S. ethanol…
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…
Dairy Farmers of Canada in Washington, D.C. to Defend Supply Management System
Representatives of a dairy industry group from Canada were visiting Washington, D.C. this week to support the nation’s dairy supply management system. Dairy Farmers of Canada made the visit as…
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…