…waste diversion solutions and zero waste practices during the production of commercials and live events. EcoSet diverts roughly 30,000-40,000 pounds annually through composting and food donation. In 2017, the company…
Genome Published of the Small Hive Beetle, a Major Honey Bee Parasite
…colonies in Florida alone. Today, the SHB has spread throughout the United States. It is a major problem especially for queen breeders and honey production. SHBs eat everything and anything…
Industry Excited for Dairy Policy Reforms in Farm Bill
Industry members have expressed significant support for some of the dairy policy reforms put forth in the farm bill that should prove beneficial for dairy farmers. The National Milk Producers…
Shasta Variety a Vigorous Almond Tree
Self-fertile almond varieties are becoming more popular as the first trees in production continue to mature. The Shasta variety was introduced a few years ago and growers are starting to…
Round Two of Trade Mitigation Payments Coming From USDA
…certain commodities for the second half of their 2018 production. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) has been administering the first round of MFP payments to producers for the first 50…
USDA Highlights Benefits of Improved Dairy Safety Net Tool
…by paying them when the difference between the national all-milk price and the national average feed cost (the margin) falls below a certain dollar amount elected by the producer. Many…
Celebrating National Maple Syrup Day
…by the European settlers who gradually refined production methods. In the 1970s further refinements in the syrup processing were made with technological improvements. Vermont is the largest producer of maple…
USDA Launches New Program to Create High-Speed Internet e-Connectivity in Rural America
…criteria include connecting agricultural production and marketing, e-Commerce, health care and education facilities. Previous research by USDA has demonstrated that high-capacity broadband is critical to all aspects of rural prosperity,…
Almond Industry Remains Committed to Continuous Improvement
State of the industry address at the 2018 Almond Conference. The almond industry remains committed to continuous improvement, setting industry goals for continued success and responsible production going forward. The…
World Ag Expo Gearing Up with Top Product Winners
…producers can make faster genetic progress towards a stronger, more disease resistant herd, reducing losses and drug use. Immunity+ heritability is 30%, similar to that of milk production. Semex is…
Groups Respond to House Passage of Farm Bill
…truly appreciate all your hard work.” National Milk Producers Federation NMPF Thanks Congress for Sending Pro-Dairy Farm Bill to White House, Urges President to Sign The National Milk Producers Federation…
New WOTUS Rule Proposal Brings Optimism
…Water Rule will provide the clarity farmers and ranchers need to allow the continued production of food and farm products while conserving natural resources.” While much of the agricultural industry…
Self-Fertile Almond Varieties Starting to Show Characteristics
…production on the market to find it’s niche. Shasta is another out of the Central Valley and Blue Diamond Growers Membership Development Manager Ben Goudie said it’s still early but…
House and Senate Ag Committee Leaders Release Farm Bill Conference Report
…producers, local and organic food production, bioenergy, and access to new markets. It also addresses broadband, farm stress and mental health issues, and the opioid epidemic in rural areas. It’s…