…the ever-growing global demand for food. With the world’s population projected to reach 9.8 billion by 2050, science and innovation will play a key role in enabling agriculture producers to…
Agricultural Production Facing Constraints Highlighted by Agriculture Ministers
The Ministers of Agriculture from Argentina, Brazil, Canada and the United States highlighted that food demand is rising while agricultural production faces significant constraints, such as limited access to arable…
Chinese Trade Deal Would Immediately Impact Agriculture
…Earlier in the year, China released a report that 2018 was the weakest year for growth in 28 years amidst a decline in domestic demand and trade tensions with the…
Report Released on Rural Broadband and Benefits of Next Generation Precision Agriculture
…if broadband infrastructure and digital technologies at scale were available at a level that meets estimated producer demand, the U.S. economy could realize benefits equivalent to nearly 18 percent of…
California Almond Acreage Increases in 2018
…this increase, almond growers remain committed to continuous improvement, finding ways to responsibly produce more almonds to meet global and domestic demand (30% of total shipments of California almonds are…
NCBA CEO Kendal Frazier Announces Plans for Retirement
…worked with staff and beef industry volunteer leaders to address a steep decline in demand, helping to address the consumer concerns which had led to losses in market share and…
Exploring the Complexity of Seed Development
…deal with more efficient inputs, different types of varieties for consumer demand, flavor and tastes, and shelf life, you name it,” LaVigne noted. “Our researchers are really doing a great…
Grape Prices Expected to Come Down After Strong 2018
…between supply and demand will play a significant factor when negotiating contracts and Bitter noted that demand is not quite as strong as where it used to be. “Currently we…
American Lamb Checkoff Program Proves Value in Recent Report
…impacted by lamb price, as well as beef prices. A ten percent increase in the price of lamb resulted in a decline in demand of about six percent. Demand for…
App Brings STEM Agriculture Games to Youth
…or Google Play. “We continue to see increased demand for STEM education resources,” said Christy Lilja, executive director of the Foundation. “The My American Farm app was developed to help…
Lawmakers Demand Inclusion of Ag in EU Trade Deal
…group of 114 lawmakers is demanding that the Trump Administration remain committed to keeping agriculture on the negotiating table. “As you know, agriculture is the source of a great number…
Employers Expected to Cooperate with ICE
Assembly Bill 450 originally restricted an employer’s ability to interact with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). An employer was required to demand a warrant or subpoena before providing any kind…
USDA Predicts Increase in Farm Income for 2019
…would be closer to $78 billion for 2019. The latest projection takes into account current supply and demand information and is reported to be more in-line with overall farm economy…
Annual Survey Finds 80% of Producers Believe Beef Checkoff Drives Beef Demand
Eighty percent of beef producers nationwide say the Beef Checkoff Program helps drive demand for beef. That is one major finding from a recent Producer Attitude Survey commissioned by the…