A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For more information: Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and OpportunitySeptember 8, …
Service Agency County Committee Nomination Period Begins June 15
WASHINGTON, June 6, 2014 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that the nomination period for local Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees begins Sunday, June 15, 2014. Sponsored ContentBeef …
Shell Eggs: Daily California Eggs for June 6
Benchmark prices are steady. Asking prices for next week are 1 cent lower for Jumbo and 2 cents lower on the remainder of sizes. Trade sentiment is lower. Offerings are …
California Hay Report
Compared to last week: Prices traded mostly steady in most areas. Demand remained very good in all regions on active trading activity. The supply of hay in California is very …
California Cattle on Feed Down
Cattle and calves on feed for slaughter in California feedlots totaled 450,000 head on May 1, 2014, 5 percent lower than last month, and 9 percent lower than May 2013. …
Agri View: Missing Factor in Feeding Our Children
Everett Griner talks about the missing factor in measuring the success of feeding our children in today’s Agri View. Missing Factor in Feeding Our Children Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth …
Costa Announces $6.3 Million in Agricultural Water Conservation and Efficiency Grants
Rep. Jim Costa (D-Fresno) today announced $6.3 million in Agricultural Water Conservation and Efficiency grants. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, in partnership with the Natural Resources Conservation Service, released the …
Daily California Eggs
Prices are steady. Trade sentiment is steady to instances lower. Demand is light to moderate on moderate to occasionally heavy offerings. Supplies are moderate. Market activity is slow. Shell egg …
USDA Announces Funding, Issues Federal Order to Combat PEDv
In response to the significant impact porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDv) and porcine deltacoronavirus (PDCoV) are having on U.S. pork producers, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced …
Future of Precision Agriculture
How can precision agriculture help your farming operation as the technology grows? That’s the topic of today’s report. Sabrina Hill has more. Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth …
Modified-Live Virus Vaccines for Cattle
Cattle producers, are you using modified-live virus vaccines? Hear why one veterinarian says they are the best choice for keeping cattle healthy. Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth …
Time to End Trade Talks with Japan?
Agriculture Senator Chuck Grassley is joining key farm groups in saying it may be time to move on without Japan in the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade talks. Sabrina Hill has the …
Weekly Broiler Hatchery Report Released
Released June 4, 2014, by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), Agricultural Statistics Board, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Broiler-Type Eggs Set in the United States Up 1 Percent …
More Water Users Receive Notices of Curtailment
In a cascade of notices, the State Water Resources Control Board told junior water-rights holders in the state’s major watersheds last week to immediately stop diverting water. The board said …