USDA Reports Winter Wheat Seedings and Grain Stocks also reported Ample rain and moderate temperatures across the Nation’s mid-section led to record-high yield and production for corn and soybeans, both…
River-Flow Plan Moves to Written Comment Stage
…that flow conditions recommended from February to June should be revised, to reflect year-round support for the natural production of San Joaquin River fish populations migrating through the Sacramento-San Joaquin…
Analysis Reaffirms Ethanol’s GHG Emissions Reduction Benefits
…the Renewable Fuel Standard. Additionally, corn ethanol lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions reductions could potentially reach 76 percent in 2022 if there is more widespread adoption of optimal crop production and…
Support for People with Disabilities in Agriculture
…user-inspired, groundbreaking discoveries that are combating childhood obesity, improving and sustaining rural economic growth, addressing water availability issues, increasing food production, finding new sources of energy, mitigating climate variability and…
China’s Pork Imports Rise Along with Production Costs
By Fred Gale, USDA Economic Research Service Abstract: China has become a leading importer of pork as its hog production costs have grown. China-U.S. comparisons show that hog producers in…
Farm Service Agency Expands Bridges to Opportunity Nationwide
…customized expertise on topics ranging including organic production, beginning farmer resources, integrated pest management, disaster assistance, conservation practices, agricultural educational courses, loans, grants and other financial assistance that can start,…
Conaway Announces New and Returning Agriculture Committee Republican Members
…experience from serving three terms as Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry, as well as his diligent work to improving the nation’s production agriculture system…
National Chicken Council Calls for Balance between Animal Care, Environmental, Economic Impact in Chicken Production
…choice in the marketplace,” Peterson concluded. “Whether it is traditionally raised chicken, slower growing breeds, raised without antibiotics or organic, consumers have the ability to choose products that take into…
Almond Matters: Treatment Timing for PTB
…the shoot growth. You will have to prune out a lot of material, and it will slow down the development of that tree which delays when it can begin production.”…
Analysts Watching Ending Stocks in Thursday USDA Reports
The January USDA Crop Production Report comes out on Thursday and analysts don’t expect a lot of surprises, but they will be watching the estimates carefully. An Ag Web Dot…
Merger Cases Go Before the EU
…merited, it could reduce innovation in an industry that’s absolutely critical to global food production. The Monday hearing was the last chance for the companies to make their case before…
2017 Crop Price Outlook Still Below Average
…increased by 17 percent from 2002-2014 and world per capita consumption increased 16 percent. He says an increase in ethanol production and Chinese per capita demand had the greatest effect…
Pig Farmers Complying with New VFD Requirements
…National Pork Board’s annual November survey was designed to take the pulse of U.S. pork production. The survey showed that for the seventh consecutive year, pork producer support for the…
Avocado Skin Care
…for an indulgent spa-worthy avocado mask to help fight aging, mix 1 ripe avocado, 1 teaspoon of organic coffee grounds, 1 teaspoon of cocoa ground, 1 teaspoon of avocado oil…