…by J.R. Simplot Company for late blight resistance, low acrylamide potential, reduced black spot bruising, and lowered reducing sugars. APHIS previously reviewed and deregulated these GE traits in other GE…
Farm Groups Cautious of Merger Trend
…the continued trend of consolidation is adding to rural job loss, increasing costs for producers, and reducing competition among only a few companies in each sector. “The nation’s antitrust enforcement…
Research Targets Olive Knot Strategies
…bacterium. Therefore, reducing the number of knots on infected olive trees, will work to reduce the level of disease in an orchard but most importantly prevention is the key focus…
New National Offshore Wind Strategy to Drive Deployment
…over the next five years to address those challenges. These actions fall into three strategic areas: Reducing technical costs and risks. DOI proposes the joint development of standard data collection…
Support for the Salton Sea
…million in voter-approved bond funds to restore habitat and suppress dust at the lake in the near term, but greater investment by multiple agencies will be needed. Today’s agreement between…
Human Brain Evolution Not Possible Without Eating Meat
…a vegan diet is less land intensive, NPPC says reducing the amount of meat products does not necessarily free more land for cultivation. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
State Seeks Way to Solve ‘A Big Biomass Problem’
…money, because there are some equally good greenhouse gas-reducing programs out there, but we think policymakers need to look at what the short-term, immediate crisis need is first,” said Julee…
Co-ops and Ag Retailers Face Economic Challenges
…and reducing pre-pay practices have retailers unsure about demand opportunities. Being more price sensitive creates additional competitive pressures on ag retailers as farmers explore new supplier sources in search of…
USDA to Purchase Surplus Cheese, Continue to Assist Dairy Producers
…from private inventories to assist food banks and pantries across the nation, while reducing a cheese surplus that is at its highest level in 30 years. The purchase, valued at…
Cancelling Atrazine Would Cost Farmers $2.5 Billion
…reducing runoff, and improving wildlife habitat – all while reducing the amount of labor, fuel, and machinery used on a farm. “This all impacts the bottom line” (of a farming…
Zika Virus Battle
…of malathion, an organophosphate, in a residential area.” Reduce mosquito breeding A well-known approach to reducing mosquito populations is elimination of standing water where mosquitoes can breed. Bird baths, abandoned…
Greenhouse Gas and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Heavy-Duty Trucks
…global energy and climate security by reducing our reliance on oil. The product of four years of extensive testing and research and outreach to industry, environmental organizations, labor unions, and…
EPA: USDA a Leader in Green Power Use
…associated with electricity use. By using green power, USDA is reducing 120 million metric tons of CO2 per year, or the equivalent of taking 25 million cars off the road….
CA Nitrogen Assessment Brings Improvement Opportunities
…to develop practices and policies that allow nitrogen’s benefits while reducing the risk. For years, UC Agriculture and Natural Resources scientists have been working with farmers throughout the state to…