…that gathers in-depth information on production practices, costs, and financial well-being of American farm families. ARMS targets select commodities on a rotational basis. This year, the survey places additional focus…
Almond Matters: Control Winter Weeds
…way to optimizing production early,” Clay said. The use of cover crops is becoming more popular, but weeds in those areas aren’t the problem. Clay said the focus is on…
Almond Orchard of the Future Fuels Industry Growth
…have a lot of non-bearing acreage that will become bearing, representing about a 25 percent increase in production overall over the next three or four years,” he said. Waycott said…
USDA Releases Local Food Marketing Survey Results
…United States that produce local foods, the value of local foods sales, and marketing practices and expenses. This census study will provide data on the production and marketing of locally…
CA Dairy Farmers Navigating Methane Reduction Bill
Dairy farmers in California now have more to consider in running their day-to-day operations. An article on Milk Business Dot Com says farmers face water issues, regulatory burdens, and the…
CCM Response to Argentinian Lemon Rule
…Bringing product into the United States from pest and/or disease infected areas creates vulnerability for the nation’s largest fresh citrus producing state. “Today my production costs are increasing,” Pidduck continues,…
Lemons from Argentina Allowed for Import
…including: registration and monitoring of production places and packinghouses; pest-free places of production; grove sanitation, monitoring, and pest control practices; fruit disinfection and treatment with fungicide; lot identification and traceability…
Almond Board of California Announces 2017 Election
…regulations, and is responsible for administering all aspects of the Federal Marketing Order. It also serves the almond industry in other major areas: production research; generic advertising and public relations;…
Survey Shows Potential Cost of Ag Labor Pay Laws
…to counter costs. These include reducing California production, shifting to less labor-intensive crops and mechanization. Each of these options either reduces farmworker hours and wages or eliminates jobs entirely. Of…
NFU Board Calls on Congress to Assist Struggling Dairy Producers
…and to refund dairy Margin Protection Program premiums. “U.S. dairy farmers are experiencing an extended period of very low milk prices which, unless corrected, will force thousands of farmers out…
Funding for Smart Technology Innovations in Agriculture
…2014 Farm Bill. “Data driven analytical tools throughout the food supply chain—from production through processing, transportation, and food storage—will allow us to make smarter decisions that can promote efficient food…
Dairy Organizations Applaud Congressional Letter to FDA
…such as milk, cheese and yogurt. “You haven’t ‘got milk’ if it comes from a seed, nut or bean,” said Jim Mulhern, President and CEO of NMPF. “In the many…
Republicans Set for Battle Over Immigration
…Critics of the plan say expanded access to foreign workers will displace American workers. Milk Business Dot Com says some Republicans argue that immigrants fill jobs that most Americans don’t…
USDA Awards $3.4 Million for Research to Increase Wheat Yields
…helps build a foundation of knowledge in fundamental and applied food and agricultural sciences critical for solving current and future societal challenges. AFRI’s six priority areas include plant health, production,…