…made the right decision and that Mexico’s actions have harmed hardworking sugar producers and taxpayers. U.S. sugar growers say Mexico’s actions will cost the industry 1 billion dollars this year….
USDA Announces Special Import Quota #14 for Upland Cotton
…of cotton by domestic mills at the seasonally-adjusted average rate for the period October 2013 through December 2013, the most recent three months for which data are available. Today’s announced…
USDA Announces First HLB Funding Allocations, Appointments to Citrus Disease Subcommittee
…citrus greening. This action is the first designation of funds by the Huanglongbing Multi-agency Coordination Group (HLB MAC Group) since it was established by Vilsack in December. “Citrus greening poses…
White House Report on Immigration Reform
…state’s $33.9 billion industry. President of the United Farm Workers Arturo Rodriguez says state lawmakers need to all be on the same page. Arturo Rodriguez on immigration reform For more…
USDA Announces Effort to Cut Energy Costs for Farmers, Ranchers, Rural Small Businesses
…project type) is available on page 25564 of the May 5, 2014 Federal Register. President Obama’s plan for rural America has brought about historic investment and resulted in stronger rural…
Governor Brown Issues Executive Order to Redouble State Drought Actions
…waiver will enable these urgently needed actions to take place quickly and will remain in place through the end of 2014. Last December, the Governor formed a Drought Task Force…
Almond Board: Preparing for This Year’s Conference
The Almond Board is already preparing for this year’s Almond Conference, scheduled for December 9-10, 2014 in Sacramento, CA. Jenny Nicolau, Senior Specialist for the Almond Board, shares a little…
USDA Announces Specialty Crop Block Grant Program-Historic Farm Bill Support Available through State Departments of Agriculture
…for Proposals is available on the AMS website. For more information visit the AMS Specialty Crop Block Grant Program webpage or contact Trista Etzig via phone at (202) 690-4942 or…
Innovation Awards Return to Regional Food Show
…Expo website (www.fresnofoodexpo.com) or Facebook page (facebook.com/fresnofoodexpo) until July 22 at 5 p.m. Votes will be counted by the number of “Likes” on Facebook or emailed votes each product receives,…
California Ranked at Bottom of Agribusiness Friendliness Index
…Dakota, Wyoming, Colorado New Hampshire and North Dakota. The bottom five states – New Mexico, Mississippi, Alabama, New York and California at the bottom. Please CLICK HERE to view the…
USDA Provides Farm Bill Funding for Pest and Disease Management Programs
…to learn more about invasive plant pest and diseases impacting your area and how you can help. And, join the discussion about invasive plant pests via the HungryPests Facebook page….
Congressmen Hold Live Q & A on Facebook
Congressman Jim Costa joined other congressmen from around the United States in a live Q & A on the Facebook page for the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman…
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert For Processed Egg Products Unfit For Human Consumption
…States and abroad, and to Mexico. FSIS inspects egg products under the Egg Products Inspection Act. FDA typically takes jurisdiction of egg products after they leave the egg facility if…
New Report Says PEDv Will Cause “Significant Shortfall”
…that PEDv thus far has impacted about 60 percent of the U.S. breeding herd, 28 percent of the Mexican herd, and is beginning to develop in Canada. If PEDv spreads…
