…fields out of production. This is completely unacceptable.” “Federal water policy is failing this region. It has failed to protect fish species, and, most importantly, it has failed to provide…
New Research Challenges 2050 Agricultural Production Needs
New research suggests the world’s agricultural production may not need to double by 2050, but offered a wide range in what the increase in production may need to be. Penn…
Analysts Say Bacon Shortage Not Likely
…expected to rise four percent through the spring, and commercial pork production for 2017 is expected to increase by five percent, compared to last year. From the National Association of…
USDA Increases Fiscal Year 2017 Specialty Sugar TRQ
…the growing domestic demand for organic sugar and other specialty sugars, according to USDA. The sugar will be permitted entry into the United States beginning March first. In May of…
AFBF President Addresses USDA Ag Outlook Forum
…in agriculture production.” Duvall called for a workable guest worker program run by USDA. Meanwhile, Duvall pointed to AFBF’s priorities for the year and the ‘best of times’ outlook for…
Some Brazil Soybeans Very Muddy
…the damaged crop can still be blended with good crops, the total production estimates for Mato Grosso should remain the same. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Ag Groups Ask for Infrastructure Help
…that American agriculture truly feeds the world and creates jobs. To ensure that America remains a leader in world agricultural production, they say infrastructure needs have to be addressed, noting…
Western View: Write an Essay, Win a Farm!
…small organic farm outside of Asheville. She’s ready to retire, and she’s willing to give her farm away – to someone who writes a great essay and meets certain requirements….
Bird Flu Strain Becoming More Severe in China
…the more severe strain is localized in a single province in China, but given the livestock production within the nation, Chinese officials report preventing the spread of the new strain…
USDA Invests $4.8 Million in University Agricultural Programs
…available on the NIFA website. Among past projects, a University of Tennessee at Martin project created a mobile energy classroom to share knowledge on traditional and renewable energy production and…
UNH Research: Organic Pesticides Help Manage Cabbage Aphids on Brussels Sprouts
…research from the University of New Hampshire shows that organic pesticides can be effective in managing the pests. The research was conducted by Becky Sideman, a researcher with the NH…
CA Farmers Monitor Storms’ Impact on Crops, Water
…would still be successful. • Berries—The rains delayed strawberry harvest along the Central and Southern California coast. Production may be temporarily reduced as farmers wait for waterlogged fields to dry…
Help the Bees
…Another way to help is by supporting sustainable and organic farming methods. Whether its buying organic, or growing your own seasonal fruits and veggies. Using eco-friendly practices for fertilization and…
National Pork Board Increases International Markets Funding
…pork production in 2016. Export value returned an average $50.20 per head back to producers. During 2016, more than 100 countries around the world imported U.S. pork. The top five…