…is considered a threat most specifically to the production of genetically modified cotton and soybean crops in the southern United States because in many places, the plant has developed resistance…
Lettuce Research Grant
…lettuce production,” Still says. Still wants to improve upon particular genetic traits in lettuce. For example, developing seeds that germinate under stress, such as heat or increased salinity, will help…
Milk Production to Increase Outside CA
Milk production projections show an increase overall but most of the gains are forecast outside of California. Production to Increase Outside CA Bank of America executive for food, wine and…
Agri View: New Cash Crop
…production of plants; animal agriculture is not a part of the terminology. The term is used to differentiate marketed crops from subsistence crops, which are those fed to the producer’s…
Napa’s New Winery Compliance Rules Preceding Strict Enforcement
…phase will require all wineries to report their annual production and grape sourcing data to the County. To properly ascertain this data the County will evaluate a winery’s production reports…
Biofuel Trade Groups, Companies Commend Senators’ Action
…biorefining through its efficient, vertically integrated approach to production. The 28-year-old company has a production capacity in excess of 1.7 billion gallons of ethanol and 9 billion pounds of high-protein…
Beef Association Names New Leader
…expand and open markets around the world for U.S. beef; increase trust in U.S. beef production and ensure consumers fully understand the importance of beef’s role in their diets,” said…
Food and Ag Groups Express Optimism for New Opportunities in Cuba
…information and expertise with Cuba on agriculture production. Once existing regulatory and financial hurdles and restrictions have been lifted, this foundation of knowledge sharing and relationship building will serve in…
$8.5 Million Awarded to Improve Communities’ Water Sources
…agricultural production and environmental sustainability. Grants recipients include: Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colo., $2,400,531 University of Maryland, College Park, Md., $3,449,757 University of Montana, Missoula, Mont., $486,621 North Carolina…
Parmesan Cheese Taste
…exclusive control is exercised over the cheese’s production and sale by the Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese Consorzio, which was created by a governmental decree. Each wheel must meet strict criteria early in…
Carbon Offset Could Make OM Incorporation Feasible
Incorporating organic matter (OM) back into the soil can be an expensive endeavor, and research is looking into calculating the carbon offset and that may pay off in the future….
Confusing Chicken Labels
…for chicken at the market, there are lots of different chicken labeling terms to consider. Whether organic, cage-free or no added hormones, it’s easy to be confused about what all…
Virtual Tour Shows Students Smart Farms
…of time to be answered live at:www.discoveringfarmland.com/virtualfieldtrip. “Technology drives all aspects of American society, and modern farms are leading this revolution in a very important area – food production,” says…
Farmers Reminded to Respond to the 2015 Certified Organic Survey
…have received it will recognize it as a way to benefit their industry and take the time to respond.” For more information about the 2015 Certified Organic Survey visit www.nass.usda.gov/Surveys/Guide_to_NASS_Surveys/Organic_Production/…