Everett Griner talks about pesticide use and farmers losing their ability to produce in today’s Agri View. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – …
The California Kitchen: Pistachio Pesto
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing pistachio pesto with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For …
Commission Announces New Executive Director
The California Wheat Commission is pleased to announce that they have the new Executive Director of the Commission effective June 20, 2016. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those …
Vermont GMO Labeling Law in Effect
Despite years of lobbying and pressure from food and agriculture groups, Vermont’s GMO labeling law took effect Friday. However, the law may be short lived with action in the U.S. Senate …
Brexit Could Bring Market, Policy Impacts for U.S. Grains
Britain’s decision last month to leave the European Union could have both market and trade policy effects on the U.S. grain industry, though the U.S. Grains Council says exactly how …
Lawsuit Filed Against Hormel’s “Natural” Products
The Animal Legal Defense Fund is suing Hormel Foods over Hormel’s labels describing some pork products as “natural,” claiming the labels are deceiving to customers. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk …
Canada Proposes Stronger Rules for Antimicrobial Drugs
A government agency in Canada is proposing stronger rules for antimicrobial drugs to combat antimicrobial resistance. Health Canada, the nation’s government department responsible for national public health, proposed the regulations …
Third largest Hog Producer using Wheat in Feed
The Maschhoffs, a family owned company that is the nation’s third-largest hog producer, says the plunge in wheat prices has the company using wheat in feed rations. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk …
USDA Announces Support for Next Generation Farmers
The Department of Agriculture last week announced $8.4 million of competitive grants to support USDA partner organizations that benefit minority farmers. The funding seeks to support training, outreach and technical …
Tools to Help Dairy Farmers
NMPF Offers Updated Tools to Help Dairy Farmers Enrolling in Margin Protection Program for 2017 The National Milk Producers Federation has updated its Margin Protection Program website –futurefordairy.com – with …
‘Keep Management Local’ Still Focus for SGMA
California has about a year left to get all of the water management entities in place for the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) and experts say the need to keep …
Fruit and Tree Nuts Outlook
by Agnes Perez and Gustavo Ferreira, USDA Economic Research Service Lower Supplies Boost Early-Summer Prices for Sweet Cherries and Melons In late June, USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released its first …
Food Security
Food Security of Developing Countries Expected To Improve Through 2026 as Food Prices Fall and Incomes Rise by Stacey Rosen, Karen Thome, and Birgit Meade USDA Economic Research Service staff The …
Drone Data Becomes Cheaper with FAA Rules
The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) rules for small drones are out. The rules will become law in August and the biggest change producers should see is a reduced cost for …