U.S. water use declining for most crops, livestock production
Climate change and a growing world population require efficient use of natural resources. Water is a crucial component in food production, and water management strategies are needed to support worldwide […]
HPAI Goes Global; Tighter Biosecurity Urged
The scourge of avian influenza is back and spreading to countries around the world, reinforcing the need for tightened biosecurity measures by the U.S. industry. Findings of highly pathogenic avian […]
Artificial Light Boosts Hen Egg Production
This time of year I get phone calls from small flock and backyard egg producers regarding why egg production of hens is going down. This is a common phenomenon during […]
APHIS Makes Available 2017 NASS Census of Agriculture Data on Major Animal Agricultural Commodities Via New Web Tool
The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has released the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) 2017 Census of Agriculture web mapping application for major […]
Business tax hike defeated as California voters reject Proposition 15
California voters have rejected Proposition 15, a ballot measure that sought to make the biggest change to California property tax law in decades in order to raise money for local […]
Ag research gets boost in Senate appropriations bill
The Senate Appropriations Committee proposed a total of $23.33 billion in funding that was included in draft legislation released on Tuesday. The bill provides more than $3.3 billion for agricultural […]
Future calls for proper data governance
COVID-19 is pushing the poultry industry to adopt ‘Smart Farming’ quickly. Everyone is dreaming of the day when, with a click of a button, they can change the feed allocation […]
Farms work on nitrate control requirements
Local leaders, farmers and others in the Central Valley report additional progress in addressing salinity in surface water, and salt and nitrates in groundwater, in compliance with a program adopted […]
Injuries and Illnesses in Poultry Processing Fall Below All Manufacturing for First Time
The incidence of occupational injuries and illnesses within the poultry sector’s slaughter and processing workforce has fallen below all manufacturing for the first time since the Department of Labor’s Bureau […]
Costa seeks House Committee on Agriculture chairmanship
Rep. Jim Costa (CA-16) announced today he will seek the chairmanship of the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture. The committee protects our food supply system, ensures all Americans are fed, advocates for […]