…agricultural resource for livestock production. Rangelands also provide numerous ecosystem benefits such as protection of water and soil quality, nutrient cycling and serve as habitat for a variety of wildlife….
Low Wheat Price Support Needed in New Farm Bill
…of production. Rural communities and farmers’ livelihood are both in danger if this downward trend continues, which makes it ever more important that a functional and successful Farm Bill is…
Falling Food Prices Hurt Farm Belt
…pressure on the farm economy. The Wall Street Journal says reasons behind the lower prices start with excess production in several ag sectors, including dairy, meats, grains, and other staples….
Agri View: Meat Production
Everett Griner talks about making meat production more costly in today’s Agri View. Meat Production Farmers who produce our food live under constant pressure from environmental groups and animal care…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on Farm Income Forecasts
…significantly to $80.7 billion-an increase of 43 percent since the February forecast. Falling production expenses, including the price of fuel and inputs, was the largest contributor to this latest rally…
Human Brain Evolution Not Possible Without Eating Meat
…far less sustainable agricultural land base than omnivorous diets. The report says meat production can utilize pasture land and crop land that vegetables and fruits are unable to use. While…
Pacific Region Poultry/Egg Report
California Egg Production California’s egg production during July totaled 292 million, up 4 million from June’s production and up 19 million from July 2015. The all layers during the month…
Processing Tomato Production-2016
Contracted production for California processing tomatoes is forecast at 12.8 million tons, averaging 49.6 tons per acre. The current forecasted production is 11 percent below the 2015 crop, and 2…
AgNet Media to Provide On-Site Coverage of Sommet de l’Élevage
…horse halls. Genetics, animal production and more will be showcased. Thirty conferences and symposiums will be covering topics including: research, strategy, genetics, Common Agricultural Policy, international business, environment and animal…
Agri View: Duck Eggs
…sells, duck eggs. Since he started the man has exceeded production. This is not your average duck though. It is a duck bred for laying purposes. Sales are strong because…
Comments Reopened on Import of Lemons from Chile
…pests, traveling from one country to another. The systems approach required of commercial consignments of fresh lemon fruit from Chile includes: The production site where the fruit is grown is…
Citrus Growers, Packers Discuss Disease Threat
…top citrus-production region. Huanglongbing, the fatal citrus disease the tiny pest can carry, has devastated Florida citrus production and threatens California citrus. Though the disease—also known as HLB or citrus…
California Has a Stable Farm Workforce
…fruit and vegetable production systems, the tightening of border controls and proposals to give some unauthorized workers a temporary legal status have also fueled interest. “Many farm employers argue that…
USDA to Measure Small Grain Production
…production estimates at the county level,” said Messer. NASS will contact California survey participants to gather information on their 2016 production and the quantities of oats, barley and wheat stored…