…directed by the 2014 Farm Bill. The creation of the new mission area prompted the realignment of several agencies under a newly-named Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC),…
Celebrating National Pistachio Day
…little or no rain and must have high heat. California produces about 300 million pounds of pistachios each year, accounting for 98 percent of America’s production. All pistachio shells are…
Section 199A Fix Is Coming
…the Domestic Production Activities Deduction. That tax break amounted to about nine percent of a cooperative’s income and up to half the amount of wages paid to cooperative workers. Cooperatives…
USDA Opens New Office in Vietnam to Help Facilitate Increasing Agricultural Trade
…for American farmers who set the worldwide standard for food production.” “Vietnam is one of the fastest-growing global markets for U.S. farm and food products, currently ranking as our 11th-largest…
Joint Ventures in Dairy Increasing
…U.S. has heavily invested in milk production, Europe and other regions that faced production constraints focused their effort and investment on technology for the processing sector. And, in 2017, many…
Agri View: Big Farm Shows
…the country every year. They draw farmers from their area to show them what is new in equipment and in crop production. Farmers learn a lot. And, they see a…
Low Temperatures Causing Concern for Almond Growers
…frost is something that could really have a severe effect on the actual production.” Listen to the interview below. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director,…
Sonoma County Sustainability Program Close to Achieving Goal
…growers to go through an assessment process to ensure they are within the required parameters of production. “Ninety-two percent of our vineyards now in Sonoma County are a part of…
Fertilizer Institute Issues Annual Industry Report
…advance innovation, improve infrastructure, and enhance sustainable production of fertilizer. Finally, the report states the fertilizer industry is two times as safe as peer industries. From the National Association of…
USDA Seeking Dismissal of OTA Lawsuit
…is blocking necessary rule clarifications and the strengthening of organic production practices.” The Organic Trade Association calls the delays of the final rule by USDA “unlawful,” and says the group…
California Coffee Industry Gaining Ground
…in. Most American coffee production has historically taken place in Hawaii. Farmers in California have started taking interest in producing high-value coffee beans after realizing the sub-tropical plants have the…
How Dairy Farmers Are Helping Us Meet Our Climate Goals
…power 757 homes for one year! Along with energy production, these three projects will collectively reduce an estimated 503,990 metric tons of carbon dioxide-equivalent over 10 years, which is equal…
2018 USDA Ag Outlook Forum Offers Pre-Forum Field Trips on Farming and Research
…trip will showcase best practices for soil health in crop fields, livestock grazing, and reducing soil erosion and runoff in the barnyard. USDA’s Farm Production and Conservation leaders will discuss…
Growth Energy: More Biofuels Vital to Improving U.S. Energy Outlook
…to engine – but that the level of carbon savings is rising with each passing year thanks to innovations in biofuel production and precision agriculture. We must reduce emissions in…