Malheur Experiment Station | College of Agricultural Sciences | Oregon State University
Scientists at the Malheur Experiment Station specialize in research important for the production of row crops, small grains, alfalfa, and native plants. Onions, wheat, corn, beans, sugar beets, and potatoes are major crops in Malheur County,
Agriculture, food, and related industries contributed $1.109 trillion to the U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) in 2025, a 5.2-percent share. The output of America’s farms contributed $136.1 billion of this sum—about 0.6 percent of GDP. The
USDA Announces $500 Million for Expanded Meat & Poultry Processing Capacity as Part of Efforts to Increase Competition, Level the Playing Field
Council Bluffs, I.A., July 9, 2025 – Today, USDA is announcing it intends to make significant investments to expand processing capacity and increase competition in meat and poultry processing to make agricultural markets more accessible, fair,
SNF intends to expand capacity for emulsion-grade polyacrylamide, which is used in hydraulic drilling, in the United States by 100,000 tons per year by the end of 2025. In June 2025, Solenis, a US-based manufacturer of specialty chemicals for
USDA ERS - Farming and Farm Income
Median total household income among all farm households ($83,111) exceeded the median for all U.S. households ($68,703) in 2025. Median household income and income from farming increase with farm size and most households earn some income from
United States potatoes used for processing totaled 283 million cwt, down 5 percent from 2025. Potatoes used for chips and shoestrings totaled 59.6 million cwt, down 5 percent from the previous year.
Acrylamide
Acrylamide (or acrylic amide) is an organic compound with the chemical formula CH2=CHC(O)NH2. It is a white odorless solid, soluble in water and several organic solvents. From the chemistry perspective, acrylamide is a vinyl-substituted primary
The United States is a major player in the global trade of agricultural products. In 2015, exports of agricultural products were worth some 133 billion U.S. dollars. The most important countries
Agriculture and Farm Machinery Over the Years
Updated February 07, 2025. Farming and farm machinery have evolved greatly over the years. The threshing machine has given way to the combine, usually a self-propelled unit that either picks up windrowed grain or cuts and threshes it in one
Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels have significantly increased since 1900. Since 1970, CO 2 emissions have increased by about 90%, with emissions from fossil fuel combustion and industrial processes contributing about 78% of the total
Acrylamide and Cancer Risk - National Cancer Institute
In the body, acrylamide is converted to a compound called glycidamide, which causes mutations in and damage to DNA. However, a large number of epidemiologic studies (both case-control and cohort studies) in humans have found no consistent
Q:How does the Inspection Process work?A:All persons arriving at a port-of-entry to the United States are subject to inspection by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers. CBP officers will conduct the Immigration, Customs and Agricult
- What is PAC in water treatment?
- PAC is very efficient water treatment technology nowadays with advantage of it working in wide pH range. It is basically a coagulant just like alum and other coagulants used for water treatment. Mostly it is available in powdered form in market.
- What is polyaluminum chloride (PAC)?
- Polyaluminum Chloride (PAC) is one of the most efficient water treatment chemicals utilized today. It is widely used in both potable water and wastewater treatment because it provides high coagulation efficiency and it has the widest pH and temperature application ranges compared to other water treatment chemicals.
- Can PAC be used as a coagulant?
- Mostly it is available in powdered form in market. One should be careful while applying PAC as a coagulant for treatment as it has a strong tendency to gel itself when coming in contact with water, that's why it highly recommend to maintain a flow rate between ~15 to 40 mg/l for maximum efficiency.
- Does Saudi Arabia have access to water & sanitation?
- According to the Joint Monitoring Program (JMP) for Water Supply and Sanitation of the WHO and UNICEF, the latest reliable source on access to water and sanitation in Saudi Arabia is the 2004 census. It indicates that 97% of the population had access to an improved source of drinking water and 99% had access to improved sanitation.
