Japan is one of six Trans-Pacific Partnership member countries vowing to move forward with the trade deal, despite the nation’s Prime Minister calling TPP “ meaningless ” without the United …
Trump Reaffirms Anti-TPP Promise
A video statement released by President-elect Donald Trump this week indicated he would follow through on his campaign promise to withdraw from the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …
California County Farm Bureaus Earn National Recognition
Innovative programs earned recognition for four California county Farm Bureaus in annual awards sponsored by the American Farm Bureau Federation. Winners in the County Activities of Excellence Awards will display …
Turkey Sector: Background & Statistics
Turkey meat production in the United States over the first eight months of 2016 totaled nearly 4 billion pounds, approximately 7 percent above the same period in 2015. The increase …
Christmas Tree Promotion Board Members Named
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack appointed four members to serve on the Christmas Tree Promotion Board. Newly appointed is Charles E. Fowler, of Sylva, N.C., representing Region 3 – Eastern Region, …
Softwood Lumber Board Appointments
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has appointed six members to the Softwood Lumber Board to serve 3-year terms of office beginning Jan. 1, 2017. Newly appointed manufacturer Furman Brodie, of Florence, …
Changes to Improve the Prevented Planting Program
New Provisions to Take Effect for 2017 Spring Crops The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced updated factors for prevented planting coverage that will strengthen the …
Brexit May Open British Farmers to GM Crops
Great Britain’s exit from the European Union may open the door for British farmers to grow genetically modified crops. British officials are drawing up plans that could allow GM crops …
Canada Confirms More Bovine TB cases
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has confirmed five more cattle from southeastern Alberta have been infected with the bacteria that causes bovine tuberculosis. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s …
COOL Not on the Agenda for Trump
Country-of-Origin meat labeling will not be making a comeback under a Trump administration. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals …
TPP Countries Forging on With or Without U.S.
At least six countries included in the Trans-Pacific Partnership aim to complete the trade deal with or without the United States. Reuters reports Mexico, Japan, Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand and …
Ranchers Collaborate with UC Researchers
To solve deadly cattle disease, ranchers collaborate with UC researchers at UC ANR research center UC Sierra Foothill Research and Extension Center hosts cattle for research to commercialize vaccine After …
Bird Quarantine Facility in California Closing
USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing the closure of the APHIS-operated bird import quarantine facility located at the port of Otay Mesa, California. These changes will …
Five Tips for a Food Safe Thanksgiving
This week millions of Americans will gather family and friends around the dinner table to give thanks. But for those preparing the meal, it can be a stressful time. Not …