…grant will support a study measuring the effectiveness of recommended almond orchard management practices in reducing the negative impacts of pesticides, parasites, and inadequate nutrition on bees. With matching funds…
Farm Bureau Praises Withdrawal of Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices Rule
…out of the organic sector or out of business entirely, reducing the supply of organic food choices for America’s consumers. “Farm Bureau thanks Secretary Sonny Perdue for his leadership in…
Cap on Conventional Ethanol RINs Will Reduce Biodiesel Market
…of conventional ethanol RINs would devastate the biodiesel industry—swiftly and significantly—reducing the amount of volumes produced and people employed. Satisfying the whims of fewer than five refiners isn’t worth the…
Food Waste Prevention Week Aims to Raise Awareness About Unused Food
…soon due to unfamiliarity with confusing expiration date labels. According to ReFED, a nonprofit specializing in reducing food waste in the United States, 52 million tons of food is sent…
USDA Announces More Local Control for School Meal Operations
…reducing common mistakes families make when applying for free or reduced-price school meals. “These tools are the benchmark for future innovation and give schools 21st century resources and strategies to…
Celebrating National Nutrition Month
…a positive impact, as well. As nutrition experts, Academy members can help people adopt healthier eating styles, while reducing food loss and waste. So make March your month to be…
U.S. Ag Pays the Price for Trade Disputes
…on to make ends meet. At a time when farm incomes have decreased, while global supply is increasing, it’s important to not take any actions that would result in reducing…
Almond Matters: Using Drones During Bloom
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, the use of drones during bloom can help make orchard monitoring more efficient. Reducing the amount of time it takes to…
UCCE to be a Leader in Climate Change Awareness and Education
…stress. Climate change isn’t just about the planet. Increased frequency and intensity of climate extremes impact peoples’ lives by forcing evacuations and migration from fire- and flood-prone areas, reducing the…
How Dairy Farmers Are Helping Us Meet Our Climate Goals
…The Lakeview project also serves as an excellent example of California’s innovative “hub and spoke” model for meeting our low carbon fuel standards, reducing emissions, and upgrading California’s transportation infrastructure….
2018 USDA Ag Outlook Forum Offers Pre-Forum Field Trips on Farming and Research
…trip will showcase best practices for soil health in crop fields, livestock grazing, and reducing soil erosion and runoff in the barnyard. USDA’s Farm Production and Conservation leaders will discuss…
Growth Energy: More Biofuels Vital to Improving U.S. Energy Outlook
…the fuel supply is the ready-made solution to lowering prices at the pump while also dramatically reducing emissions,” Bliley said. “We don’t need federal data to remind us that gasoline…
Study Of U.S. Grains Council ROI
…while reducing direct government payments to farmers of U.S. grains by an average of $15.3 million a year. “Dr. Kaiser has extensive experience in looking at programs like ours and…
President’s Infrastructure Plan Paves Way for Boosting Rural Economy, Farm Bureau Says
…country roads, bridges and broader infrastructure that farmers and ranchers depend on to reach customers at home and abroad. While past infrastructure plans have left rural America in the dust,…