…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…
Cruz Outlines Hold on Northey Nomination, Wants RFS Meeting
…is planned. Cruz has placed a hold on Northey’s nomination as the Department of Agriculture undersecretary for farm production and conservation. Eight other Senators are also seeking a compromise on…
Another Successful California Small Farm Conference
…farming operations, farmers markets, and production facilities. The short courses offered attendees an opportunity to hear approaches for beginning a cottage foods business as well as a study of the…
Consumers See ‘Organic’ and ‘non-GM’ Food Labels as Synonymous
A study by Florida State University shows consumers regularly mix up food labels. Florida State University’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences says consumers mix up foods labeled “organic” and…
Breeding Resistant Chickens for Improved Food Safety
…known as Eimeria. In the U.S., coccidiosis inflicts annual production losses of up to $800 million, making this intestinal disease a significant threat to nearly 9 billion U.S. meat-type birds….
New Film Discusses GMO Misinformation
The maker of a film called Food Evolution, supported by the U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance, says his documentary shows how easily misinformation can overwhelm objective analysis. Scott Hamilton Kennedy…
Raisin Prices Offset by Lower Production
Raisin prices are climbing back up for grapes this season, but smaller Thompson seedless crops may temper expectations for a lucrative year. A reduction in overall acreage, combined with weather…
USDA Strengthens Agricultural Sciences at Hispanic-Serving Institutions
…production by integrating indigenous farming knowledge with modern agricultural methods. Austin Community College will develop new associate degrees in sustainable agriculture to increase access to agricultural sciences careers for underrepresented…
Food Evolution Explores GMO Concerns
…emotionally charged topic. Folta described Kennedy’s work as a filmmaker as being “even-handed” and “socially responsible.” Funding for the production was provided by the Institute of Food Technologists, an international,…
U.S. Milk Production Slows Increase Level
U.S. milk production increased last month, but at a slower pace than seen earlier this year. The Department of Agriculture’s monthly Milk Production Report found September milk production was up…
Easy to Grow or Forage Lettuce
…Buying a small rubber band’s worth of organic kale, or spinach can be somewhat expensive. So to save a few cents or more, it makes sense to grow your own….