…the tree and dropped to the ground during harvest. Researchers are continuing to work on developing procedures to better manage the disease. Pomegranate production in California has picked up over…
NRCS Streamlining EQIP Applications for Fire Recovery
…Assistance Program. Additionally, producers located in counties that receive a primary or contiguous disaster designation are eligible for low-interest emergency loans to help them recover from production and physical losses….
Building Your Own No Dig Garden Bed
…building one. The easiest and least labor-intensive method is sheet mulching – or the lasagna method. Layer upon layer of organic material atop the soil. This creates a raised bed…
NIFA Biotechnology Grants Put Science at Center of Food Safety Policy
…impacts of genetic engineering in agricultural production systems. Among projects funded in Fiscal Year 2017, Cornell University researchers will investigate whether genetically engineered probiotics – often used as alternatives to…
Almond Board: Almond Map
…the historical difference indicates that the NASS production per acre (yield) statistic has consistently been an overestimate due to historic underestimation of industry acreage. Land IQ’s findings are being evaluated…
Benefits of No-Dig Garden Beds
…Beds Imagine a garden where you never have to lift a shovel, dig into the ground and turn up the soil. You just create your garden by piling organic matter…
USDA Helps Small Businesses Develop New Agricultural Products, Technology
…– biology; animal production and protection; air, water, and soils; food science and nutrition; rural and community development; aquaculture; biofuels and biobased products; small and mid-size farms; and plant production…
AFBF Backs Timely Reg Review of Food Production Tools
…production methods will help foster public confidence, provide our farmers and ranchers tools that enhance their productivity and respect the diversity of our nation’s crops and cropping systems.” Duvall’s comments…
‘Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner’ Once Again
…and was officially launched October 9 with a new website and online-only advertisements highlighting the updated technology used in beef production. Traditional means of advertising have not been extremely successful…
No “Skull and Crossbones” for GMO Apple Labels
…product will be the first significant test of a GMO whose modification is meant to appeal to consumers, rather than help farmers increase production. The company plans to sell the…
USDA Invests in Research on Next Generation of Agricultural Technology
…in agricultural production,” said NIFA Director Sonny Ramaswamy. “NIFA is investing in research on precision and smart technologies to maximize production efficiencies, including water and fertilizer use, and to produce…
U.S. Pork Production Expanding
Rabobank predicts steady growth for the pork industry. A new report by Rabobank says increased production and additional processing capacity, and the likely improvement of margins will help the U.S….
Celebrating National Liqueur Day
…sweet, liqueurs are usually not aged long. However, a resting period during their production allows the flavors to marry. Most of the liqueurs have a lower alcohol content than spirits….
Agri View: Food Production and World Population
Everett Griner talks about learning about food production and dealing with the world population in today’s Agri View. Food Production and World Population…