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Agave Plant Study and Foreign Influence on American Agriculture
The Agribusiness Update
Researchers at the UC-Davis are studying agave plants as a potential drought-tolerant option for California farmers, and the House Agriculture Committee held a hearing over concerns of foreign influence on American agriculture.
Plant Sugars to Feedstocks and Chicken Wing Sunday Super Bowl
The Agribusiness Update
UC Davis researchers are sharing new findings on how to access the sugars locked up in plant materials to convert them into new feedstocks, and the National Chicken Council’s 2024 Wing Report says Americans will devour 1.45 billion wings while watching the Super Bowl.
Unlocking Sugars From Plants and Cold Weather Hits Ethanol Production
The Agribusiness Update
UC Davis researchers share new findings on accessing sugars locked up in plant materials to convert into new feedstocks to produce fuels, materials and chemicals, and cold weather sends ethanol production to its lowest point in three years.
Unlocking Sugars From Plants and Cold Weather Hits Ethanol Production
The Agribusiness Update
UC Davis researchers share new findings on accessing sugars locked up in plant materials to convert into new feedstocks to produce fuels, materials and chemicals, and cold weather sends ethanol production to its lowest point in three years.
Aquatic Plants for Dairy Feed
Farm of the Future
A novel idea being piloted in the dairy industry is aquatic plants grown from animal manure.
UGA Research on Temperature Variation and Farm Bill and Prop 12
The Agribusiness Update
Even minor temperature variations can have a significant impact on plants, animals and insects, and the House Ag Chair plans to use the upcoming farm bill to deal with California’s Prop 12.
Aquatic Plant Production
Farm of the Future
After many rejected attempts, Fyto, an aquatic plant company, has mastered producing high-quality feed that can successfully grow from animal waste.
Converting Manure into Feed with Aquatic Plants
Farm of the Future
A novel idea being piloted in the dairy industry is aquatic plants grown from animal manure.
GroPro Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
If you’re a farmer or grower and haven’t heard of GroPro yet, it’s about time you did. GroPro, in the words of Sales Agronomist Matt Smith, is about growing and protecting your soil, your crops, your health, your investment and our planet.
GroPro Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
If you’re a farmer or grower and haven’t heard of GroPro yet, it’s about time you did. GroPro, in the words of Sales Agronomist Matt Smith, is about growing and protecting your soil, your crops, your health, your investment and our planet.
USDA to Invest $73 Million to Bolster U.S. Supply Chain
California Ag Today
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says the USDA is investing $73 million in 21 projects through the first round of the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program. Vilsack says the funds distributed under the program are intended to help increase production capacity across the supply chain.
Purple Limes and More Corn Acreage Next Year
The Agribusiness Update
A new transgenic lime developed by USDA scientists could make your next margarita purple, and U.S. farmers to grow 5% more corn next year according to a new survey.
Borden Closes Plants and Census of Agriculture this Fall
The Agribusiness Update
Borden Dairy begins closure of several processing plants in the Southeast, and Census of Agriculture coming this fall.
Plant stress sensors
Line on Agriculture
Plants experience multiple stressors from heat, drought and flooding because of extreme weather events.
ERP Payments Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Relief could soon be on the way for farmers and ranchers impacted by last year's historic heat wave and other natural disasters.
ERP Payments Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Relief could soon be on the way for farmers and ranchers impacted by last year's historic heat wave and other natural disasters.
Labor and Packing Hurdles in the Beef Sector
California Ag Today
As beef prices remain high, NCBA’s Director of Government Affairs & Market Regulatory Policy Tanner Beymer says it’s accelerated by multiple issues.
Drought and Retail Prices Bury Producer Profits
California Ag Today
On the heels of a record-setting end-of-year snowpack, California expects yet another drought year… which drove many cattle producers to cull their herds due to limited feed supply. California Cattlewomen’s past President Sheila Bowen says producers had to sacrifice… with little reward.