…discuss the importance of efficient irrigation, estimating crop water use with historic ETc, determining application rate with soil moisture and system efficiency factors, scheduling to meet demand and monitoring results….
Underground Reservoirs Preferred Water Storage
…to that.” Dahlke says underground reservoirs are the preferred storage solution if the industry can get the water too them. “With climate variability basically causing more extreme events…the water demand…
Vilsack Stresses Almond Industry’s Economic Importance
…TPP will boost demand for U.S. farm and food products among nearly 500 million consumers in 11 countries across the Asia-Pacific region. Specifically, for California almonds, the TPP states that…
Forces Combine to Shorten Pistachio Crop
…lot of the extra-large pistachios, and we usually ship those to China.” Top export destinations for U.S. pistachios are Asia, Europe and the Middle East, but demand by China—the No….
Trans-Pacific Partnership is Positive for CA Citrus
…effectively lower product prices for importers and the retail customers. Optimally, these savings will be passed on to the end consumer, thereby increasing demand for CA grown citrus,” concludes Nelsen….
New USDA Fact Sheets Illustrate State-by-State Benefits of TPP
…demand for American agricultural products and expanded agricultural exports as a result of the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement will support stronger commodity prices and increase farm income. Increased exports will support…
Ag Sec. Vilsack Talks TPP
…shot, and that made in America, those products and services can be sold in places where there’s going to be significant demand. So I want to thank everybody around this…
USDA Awards $113 Million to Support Specialty Crop Production, Grow Opportunities for Rural Communities
…crops,” through research, agricultural extension activities, and programs to increase demand and address the needs of America’s specialty crop industry. Today’s announcement is part of a USDA-wide effort supporting President…
NCBA Applauds Conclusion of Trans-Pacific Partnership Negotiations
…over $350 to each head of cattle sold in the U.S. With the completion of this work, NCBA looks forward to increased demand and growth for beef exports across the…
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Regarding the Agreement on the Trans-Pacific Partnership
…grains, oilseeds, cotton and processed products. “Increased demand for American agricultural products and expanded agricultural exports as a result of this agreement will support stronger commodity prices and increase farm…
Meat Price Reporting Bill Sent To President
…information on pricing, contracting for purchase, supply and demand conditions for livestock, livestock production and livestock products. “America’s pork producers urge President Obama to sign into law this important legislation,…
CDFA Funds $9.38 Million to Assist Farmers in Drought
…diverse food supply we have in California, especially during this historic drought” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “I am pleased to see this program continue and be in high demand,…
Farmers Report Shortage of Help to Harvest Crops
…the harvest season. Steve Scaroni, whose company harvests fresh fruit and vegetables throughout California and Arizona, uses the H-2A program to hire harvest employees. He said his demand for H-2A…
Tight U.S. Supply Boosts Sales of Specialty Eggs
…holiday season, when demand for eggs is at its highest. There is also concern that avian influenza will return this fall as wild birds suspected of spreading the disease migrate…