The pork industry is facing a tough challenge as it figures out how to fight against the PED virus. Rising pork prices however allow for some financial gains to be…
USDA Expanding Support for Small, Mid-Sized Farmers and Ranchers
…Growth and Opportunity Initiative. RISK MANAGEMENT Developing tools to help small and midsized farmers and ranchers make sound financial decisions as they plan for their future. USDA is developing a…
Farm Bureau Encourages House and Senate to Work Together on Water Legislation
…issues including long term solutions, relief from the Endangered Species Act, and new forms of storage. Farm Bureau strongly encourages the Senate to consider the following important components as they…
What Are Remaining Issues in TPP
Despite progress, there are still some yet resolved issues before a Trans Pacific Partnership agreement is reached. Here is Rod Bain. What Are Remaining Issues in TPP…
CA Lawmakers Announce Drought Field Hearing
…years. California Republicans in the House passed legislation to provide immediate relief and a long term solution, their second attempt in recent years to address California’s water issues.” He continued,”Today,…
California Firm Recalls Canadian Liver Pâté Products
…(FSIS) announced today. While this is a Class I recall, FSIS issues a Public Health Alert for an imported product when the country of origin recalls the product. However, FSIS…
Senator Galgiani Introduces Water Bond Legislation
…drought and the need for financial prudency during this economic recovery necessitate that the upcoming water bond be slimmed down and focused on long needed water storage projects.” SB 1370…
USDA Grant for Pollinator Health, CA Left Out
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will provide close to $3 million in technical and financial assistance for interested farmers and ranchers to help improve…
USDA Announces New Grants to Help Communities Meet Water Challenges in Coming Years
…the growing need to combine knowledge from biological and physical sciences with social and economic sciences to address complex water issues. The NIWQP focuses on addressing water issues at the…
Resolve Ag Trade Issues to Reach TTIP Deal
Top US officials say resolving agricultural trade issues is essential for the TTIP or Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership to pass muster. Resolve ag trade issues to reach TTIP deal…
Working out the final parts of TPP
Rod Bain Despite some lingering issues, Trans Pacific Partnership member nations are meeting to try that regional trade deal. Rod Bain has the story. Working out the final parts of…
Fresno County Farm Bureau Issues Statement on Water Supply for County’s Federal Water Contractors
Ryan Jacobsen, Fresno County Farm Bureau Fresno County Farm Bureau has issued the following statement in response to today’s announcement of the non-existent federal surface water supplies for Fresno County…
Drought influences dairy farmers’ feed plans
…dairies may be expanding to take advantage of higher milk prices, Nash said he thinks many of them will be “holding back and trying to improve their financial situation.” Ching…
Federal Drought Aid Coming to California; Long Term Solution Sought
…home Friday during a visit to the Fresno area by President Obama and a contingency of California congressmen. The President raised the spectre of continued, even worsening water issues ahead,…