One of the water projects that California voters approved is about to get underway. Workers are in the pre-construction phase of raising Shasta Dam up near Redding in Northern California…
Fresh Produce Has Some Traceability Challenges
…Bob Whitaker said there are unique challenges with traceability in all fresh produce that many other industries don’t have. Fresh Produce Has Some Traceability Challenges About the Author Taylor Hillman…
Inaugural California Dairy Sustainability Summit Highlights Progress and Goals for the Industry
…future. Experts spoke to an audience of close to 600 people about some of the challenges facing the industry and methods to overcome and adapt to changing regulations and consumer…
Farm Bureau Calls for Final Farm Bill Approval
…high-quality foods produced by farm families. “Farmers and ranchers continue to face challenges outside of the farm bill. Every day we struggle to find the workers we need. Exports were…
Valuable Rancher Recordkeeping Tool from NCBA Available for 2019
…document both the daily challenges and the positive steps they’re taking to show continuous improvement on their operations. Furthermore, in this age of electronics the paper Redbook is cost-effective and…
USDA Invests to Support Military Veterans Pursuing Farming and Ranching Careers
…that solve societal challenges. NIFA’s integrated research, education, and extension programs support the best and brightest scientists and extension personnel whose work results in user-inspired, groundbreaking discoveries. To learn more…
Cattlemen’s College Set For New Orleans in January
…three educational sessions will be offered for a “first look”: Programming Your Cow Herd for Success, Unraveling Secrets of the Rumen, and Practical Management to Reduce Disease Challenges. Overall, the…
USDA, Dairy Farmers Mark Start of the California Federal Milk Marketing Order
…(FMMO) that went into effect November 1, 2018. California is the largest milk-producing state in the country. “America’s dairy farmers face many challenges at home and abroad so working together…
ASTA Applauds International Statement in Support of Plant Breeding Innovation
…continue to progress and find solutions to the challenges of tomorrow—from climate change, to evolving pests and diseases, and a growing population—will largely be dependent on the policies enacted both…
WTO Members Support Policy Approaches to Enable Innovation in Agriculture
…editing hold great promise for both farmers and consumers around the world. These tools can play a critical role in helping farmers address many of the production challenges they face…
Fixed 5G Wireless Not Likely to Bridge Urban-Rural Divide
Fixed 5G wireless is an unlikely candidate to solve rural America’s broadband challenges, according to a new report by CoBank. Rural telecommunication providers have identified 5G fixed wireless as a…
Grain Industry Seeks to Modernize Global Ag Commodity Trade
The world’s largest grain processors are jointly seeking to standardize and digitize global agriculture shipping transactions. Archer Daniels Midland, Bunge, Cargill and Louis Dreyfus announced the collaboration this week in…
USDA Announces 2019 Agricultural Outlook Forum
…and future challenges to agriculture.” Speakers at the 2019 forum will include U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue and other senior USDA officials; guest speakers from the agricultural sector; and plenary…
USDA Announces Update to National Road Map for Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
…the development of new practices where needed. The guidance defines, prioritizes, and articulates pest management challenges across many landscapes, including: agriculture, forests, parks, wildlife refuges, military bases, as well as…