…made. Challenges and Opportunities For Pork Industry National Pork Board CEO Chris Novak says that this a challenging time for pork production, however there are some new opportunities. Novak says…
USDA Expanding Support for Small, Mid-Sized Farmers and Ranchers
…is working to reduce crop insurance costs for beginning farmers and ranchers. And organic producers will benefit from the elimination of a previously-required five percent surcharge on crop insurance premiums….
Citrus Industry This Week: Evaluating Nutrition Programs; Fast Production
What is more important in evaluating an HLB nutrition program – yield or profit? How can growers get young trees into production quickly? Get the answers in today’s issue of…
PEDv No Threat to Food Safety
…Threat to Food Safety While porcine epidemic diarrhea virus is certainly having a substantial impact on U.S. pork production, it has so far resulted in very few obstacles for exports…
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Proposed FY 2015 Budget
…recently signed 2014 Farm Bill, the budget makes targeted investments in biobased product manufacturing, local and regional food systems, and specialty crops and organic production. Building on historic efforts underway…
US Cotton Production and Ending Stocks Forecasts Up for 2014-15
Rod Bain What are some of the trends in USDA’s first cotton outlook for the new marketing year? Here is Rod Bain. US Cotton Production and Ending Stocks Forecasts Up…
Drought Leads to Early Removal of Almonds
…seeing people who have trees that are 18 or 20 years old, they’ve got another seven years of production left, but to make use of this year they can bulldoze…
USDA Grant for Pollinator Health, CA Left Out
…production, number of colonies, price, and value of production which provide some data essential for research by the other agencies. For more information on this program, visit the NRCS website….
Dairy Demand Rising and Production Set to Increase
Dairy producers reaping the benefits of higher demand, lower feed costs and higher prices. Here is Gary Crawford. Dairy demand rising and production set to increase…
Fresno County Farm Bureau Issues Statement on Water Supply for County’s Federal Water Contractors
…significantly impact production along the east side, as well. “This drought is not just driven by Mother Nature; additionally, it’s a regulatory drought. For instance, a year ago, 815,000 acre-feet…
U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Announces Zero Water Allocation for California Farms
…production.” Westlands appreciates the emergency aid provided during this crisis, but until Congress acts to restore some balance between the use of water for the environment and the use of…
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the 2012 Census of Agriculture Preliminary Results
…opportunities for all producers. Finally, the data illustrate the strength of diversity in crop production, markets, people and land use across the agricultural sector. While the aging nature of the…
USDA Releases a First Look at 2012 Census of Agriculture Results
…typical crop year, and drought had a major impact on U.S. agriculture, affecting crop yields, production and prices. NASS is still reviewing all 2012 Census items to the county level…
Drought influences dairy farmers’ feed plans
…if drought conditions do not improve significantly. Dairy farmers will see their production costs increase, as they look to buy feed from out of state and maybe even offshore, he…