…original feed coefficients in the milk-feed formula. Brown says, “That would make the feed more important and possibly increase the likelihood of payments.” The one thing Brown wants to see…
USDA to Measure Final 2017 Row Crop Production and Grain Stocks with Two End-of-Year Surveys
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is encouraging producers to respond to two upcoming surveys – the December Agricultural Survey and the County Agricultural Production Survey…
USDA Invests in Integrated Pest Management for Increased Production
…and diseases are ever-evolving challenges for U.S. agriculture,” said NIFA Director Sonny Ramaswamy. “NIFA is making investments to develop sound scientific approaches to increase production and provide continued food security…
USDA Chief Scientist Responds to WHO Antibiotic Recommendations
…preventing disease in food-production animals under the direction of veterinarians. Jacobs-Young says the WHO guidelines would impose unnecessary constraints on the judgment of the veterinarians that oversee antibiotic use. She…
Almond Board: Post-Harvest Irrigation
…almond production. There is an inherent conflict between the goals of maintaining groundwater quality while maintaining a productive irrigated agriculture. These issues are being addressed by the Central Valley Salinity…
Grain Exports Provide $55.5 Billion in Economic Output
…at the farm, ethanol production, and meat production levels. That’s even before accounting for losses in linked industries along the food production chain. Deb Keller, USGC Chair and a farmer…
Advancing from Sustainable to Regenerative Agriculture
…topsoil and enhancing biodiversity through carbon reclamation. Co-founder of RAI Tim LaSalle noted how important these types of programs are to the future of agricultural production. “There’s a really positive…
Soilless Production Falls Under Organic Certification
…production as organic, claim that the methods used are contrary to the core principals of organic production, which center around soil health. However, soilless producers argue their methods are as…
WHO Takes a Strong Stand Against Antibiotics in Animals
…of antibiotics in animal food production “ill-advised and wrong,” also saying that the U.S. pork industry’s goal has been to reduce the need for antibiotics. However, they say denying the…
Global Food Prices Reported Lower
…food commodities. The global measure for dairy prices fell 4.2 percent during October, the first decline in dairy prices since May. International quotations for butter and whole milk powder eased…
USDA to Re-engage Stakeholders on Revisions to Biotechnology Regulations
…into perspective, we are going to have to double our production between now and 2050. We will have to produce more food in the next 30 years than has been…
Register Now for The Central Valley Summit
…multiple panel discussions. The first series of discussions will focus on soil incorporation, power production, composting and other alternatives to dispose of waste. The afternoon sessions will take place after…
Almond Board: Leadership Program Personal Experience
…crucial part of its activities, the Board now engages in production, nutrition and market research, advertising and promotion in domestic and international markets, quality control, technical/regulatory issues management and statistical…
China Pork Imports to Increase
…complicating the export picture. Meanwhile, Rabobank reports that U.S. pork production will continue to expand over the remainder of the year. Prices are expected to soften under supply pressure, and…