…found separately in either material. The films could dramatically enhance future production of food packaging, plastic bags and other synthetic products. Scientists expect to apply the technology to additional items,…
March FAO Food Price Index Slips
A measure of global food prices retracted during March. The United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization’s Food Price Index averaged nearly 171 points in March 2017, down almost five points…
USDA: Agriculture a $992 Billion Economic Factor
…agriculture sector to GDP is larger than this because sectors related to agriculture—forestry, fishing, and related activities; food, beverages, and tobacco products; textiles, apparel, and leather products; food and beverage…
Farm Bureau Statement on Gorsuch Confirmation
…is to faithfully apply the Constitution and the laws as written by Congress. This is essential to America’s farmers and ranchers as cases affecting their very ability to produce food…
State Releases Plan to Make Water Conservation a Way of Life
…every day,” said California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross. “They are prepared to continue in that spirit in adherence to groundwater regulations and the adoption of more…
Funding to Repay Educational Loans for Veterinarians
…continue to keep our food supply secure from diseases of farm animals.” Studies indicate significant and growing shortages of food supply veterinarians. A leading cause of the shortage is the…
David Lewis to receive Bradford Rominger Agricultural Sustainability Leadership Award
…restaurants in California and an agritourism venture in Belize — on the topic of expanding awareness and access to sustainable foods. Fernald was recently recognized in Food & Wine’s “40…
Organizations Urge Appropriators to Protect Conservation Funding
…and profitable in the long-term.” The 2014 Farm Bill cut $6 billion from farm bill conservation programs. As congressional appropriators work to determine food and agriculture program funding for FY…
More Mowing Tips
…Food and Agricultural Sciences say when you mow more often, you’re actually helping pre preserve the environment. Not to mention keeping your yard aesthetically pleasing. Environmentally, proper lawn care can…
California Farm Groups Opposing State Gas Tax Proposal
…that the proposal will dramatically increase transportation costs for farmers, ranchers, food processors and agricultural suppliers, according to the LA Times. Regarding vehicle fees, the letter states: “Unlike the diesel…
USDA Announces $1.2 Million to Support Aquaculture Research Projects
…issues, increase food production, find new sources of energy, mitigate climate variability, and ensure food safety. To learn more about NIFA’s impact on agricultural science, visit www.nifa.usda.gov/impacts, sign up for…
Survey: Consumers Baffled by Food Labels
A recent survey shows global consumers remain baffled by food labels. Sponsored by Elanco, The Truth About Food survey gathered input from 3,300 consumers in 11 countries. Of the findings,…
Subcommittee Examines Credit Programs in the Farm Bill
…order to best enable our producers to continue supplying a safe, affordable, and abundant food and fiber supply for America and the rest of the world, we must ensure that…
Bats, Allies to Farmers, Return Home to Roost in Spring
…while they are tired and vulnerable. Bats feed on some of the most damaging crop pests – including the moths of cutworms and armyworms – which helps to protect food…