…including non-flow measures such as predator control, food supply and habitat projects for protected fish, and said it ignored “overwhelming evidence” that ocean conditions, predation and lack of habitat—rather than…
Markets Expected to Continue Strong; Leverage Shift on the Horizon
…the global trade outlook is currently supportive for the U.S. beef industry, with strong demand in many overseas markets. However, they note that trade disruptions could have significant impacts on…
Helping Producers Aid Monarch Butterfly
…Invertebrate Conservation. Nationwide, the species has seen population declines since the 1980s, in part because of the decrease in native plants like milkweed – the sole source of food for…
State Board to Discuss Breeding Technology
…technology have great potential for food and agricultural production across the globe,” said President Don Cameron, California State Board of Food and Agriculture. “Better understanding this technology and how it…
ARS Microscopy Research Helps Unravel the Workings of a Major Honey Bee Pest
…scientific dogma — regarding a honey bee pest (Varroa destructor) that is considered the greatest single driver of the global honey bee colony losses. Managed honey bee colonies add at…
WTO Sides with the U.S. on Chinese Agriculture Subsidies
…The report states that “China provides massive subsidies…that distort domestic and global competition in favor of Chinese national/global champions.” The report suggests that China resolve the issue by removing “subsidies…
Super Bowl Avocados Consumption
Continuing her series on foods consumed during game day, Cathy isom lets us know about the super-food that Americans will consume by the millions of pounds on Super Bowl Sunday….
Super Bowl Chicken Wings Consumption
…left wing or the right wing, there’s no debate – or controversial missed calls – about America’s favorite Super Bowl food,” said National Chicken Council spokesperson Tom Super. Download an…
Federal Government Reopens for Now
…republicans that they are willing to put partisanship aside, I think, and put the security of the American people first.” As the federal government reopens President Trump has indicated he…
Sustainability Concerns More Than Just the Environment
…to consumers.” In recent years consumers have put an added emphasis on transparency and sustainability in food production. Employing sustainable practices on farms and ranches can enhance public perception but…
Groups Urge Administration To Lift Metals Tariffs
…are a hair-on-fire issue that is draining resources that otherwise would be focused on passage of the USMCA.” Farmers and food companies have been particularly hard hit by the Canadian…
Sterile Pink Bollworm Project Had Issues Too
…saw some data from the California Department of Food and Agriculture the other day and they showed the trap rates on sterile pink bollworm were quite low,” Klein said. “Not…
Virulent Newcastle Disease Spreads to Utah Despite Management Efforts
…the outbreak and the efforts to contain the disease are available through the California Department of Food and Agriculture website. Listen to the interview below. About the Author Brian German…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 01-22-19
…the history of the World Ag Expo, the growth of the show and as well as a new security implementation. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes,…