…(82 percent) U.S. families say they buy organic sometimes, one of the highest levels in the survey’s seven-year lifetime. The number of families never buying organic has steadily decreased, going…
Sacramento Valley Rice Harvest Accelerates
…decent yields for California farmers. USDA projected production at 48.6 million hundredweight, a 30 percent increase from last year and the highest since the state’s record 2004-05 crop of 50.8…
Two New Berries for You
…developed two new berry varieties—a blueberry and a blackberry—and recently released them to the public. Baby Blues, a blueberry cultivar, is a vigorous, high-yielding, small-fruited, machine-harvestable highbush blueberry with outstanding…
Organic Research and Extension Programs Funding
…and meat to fruits, vegetables and grains. OREI investments totaling $17,640,143 in 18 projects will help existing organic producers grow and market high-quality products. These projects give farmers, ranchers and…
Chicken Peck
…says, “Most contact occurred at the patients’ home, and high-risk behaviors included keeping poultry inside the house and having close contact, such as holding, snuggling, or kissing poultry.” Forty-nine percent…
Agri View: Labor Technology
…California major growing area are looking to technology to solve their labor problem. A group of growers had a meeting with high tech leaders to learn if there are ways…
Storing Potatoes
…To cure the potatoes, lay them out in a cool, dry and dark place. Keep temperatures between 50 and 60 degrees, and let the potatoes rest for about two weeks….
Food Security in the United States in 2015
…continuing a downward trend in food insecurity from a high of 14.9 percent in 2011. The 2015 prevalence of food insecurity was still above the 2007 prerecessionary level of 11.1…
Canada Producers Share Agribusiness Merger Fears
…Crop Inputs Largest Crop Nutrient Company in the World and 3rd Largest Natural Resource Company in Canada Preeminent, Low-Cost Producer of Potash and High-Quality Nitrogen and Phosphate Integrated with Leading…
Agri View: Beefalo
…offspring. It has taken years of research to develop this breed.) The advantages of this cross are fertility and easy calving. Beefalo gain weight well on inexpensive, high-roughage feed and…
Farmers Consider Impacts of River Plan
…a region beset by high unemployment and other impacts of a lingering recession and drought.” The document predicted the plan would cause the Merced County economy to shrink by $231…
Food Products Database
…day. ARS conducts research to develop and transfer solutions to agricultural problems of high national priority and provide information access and dissemination to ensure high-quality, safe food and other agricultural…
USDA: Animal Welfare Act / Horse Protection Act Enforcement Actions
…part of its effort to make its actions transparent and accessible to the public, APHIS is highlighting enforcement actions taken in response to violations of the Animal Welfare Act (AWA)…
Demand for Hay Depends on Level of its Quality
…hay is in recent years, with robust demand from overseas markets and higher prices, farmers shifted to growing less-dormant varieties that produce more tonnage but don’t necessarily result in higher…