…producers interested in participating in dairy digester programs and a recap of Sacramento County Farm Bureau’s 2019. Tune in to the show for these news stories and more. Danielle Leal…
Legislation for Agricultural Voice in Drone Policy Progressing Slowly
…Dairy Coalition, the Rural and Agriculture Council of America, and the American Farm Bureau Federation. One of the bill’s co-sponsors, Senator John Thune is encouraging cooperation in the legislative process….
Farm System Reform Act Looks to Overhaul Animal Agriculture
…Act would go further to expand the labeling requirement to include dairy products. Labeling standards would also be enhanced to prohibit the U.S. Department of Agriculture from classifying imported meat…
Groups Respond to Passage of USMCA
…“USMCA will bring tangible benefits to the U.S. dairy industry by upgrading trade rules, opening the Canadian market to U.S. dairy exports and preserving our valuable market access in Mexico,”…
USMCA Vote Moves Deal Closer to Ratification
…strong guide for addressing continuing issues. We urge the Senate to quickly approve the USMCA.” The agreement specifically addresses agricultural biotechnology and will expand market opportunities for dairy products, chicken,…
FARM 4.0 Standards Effective January 1
…The program was created more than ten years ago by the National Milk Producers Federation through support from Dairy Management Inc. California was the first state to voluntarily adopt the…
Farming Couples from Tehama and Napa Counties Earn Young Farmer and Rancher Awards
(CFBF) — A dairy farming couple from Tehama County and a husband and wife involved in the Napa County grape and wine business have earned awards for achievement and excellence…
California Farm Bureau Re-Elects Officers
…fourth-generation Sonoma County dairy farmer, was appointed to chair the Young Farmers and Ranchers State Committee and serve on the CFBF board. Ronnie Leimgruber of Holtville was reappointed to chair…
USDA Extends Deadlines for Dairy Margin Coverage, Market Facilitation Programs
…December 20 for producers to enroll in the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program for the 2020 calendar year. The deadline had been December 13. USDA announced is also continuing to…
Almond Board Fueling Farm of the Future
…beneficial use. Since 1977, ABC has funded 79 research projects totaling $3.5 million exploring the best ways to utilize these materials, establishing traditional uses such as dairy feed, livestock bedding,…
California Farm Bureau Welcomes Agreement on USMCA
…health—known as sanitary and phytosanitary measures—while improving the flow of trade. It also contains specific provisions to benefit exports of processed fruits, milk and dairy products, beef, wine, poultry and…
Groups Stress Swift Passage Needed for USMCA
…exports to Canada of dairy, poultry, and eggs, and in exchange the United States will provide new access to Canada for some dairy, peanut, and a limited amount of sugar…
November 2019 Dairy Market Report
(NMPF) — The recent upsurge in dairy prices is forcefully showing up in data, with many of the most recently announced and reported key milk and dairy prices achieving their…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 12-05-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the trade relations with Japan, how dairy methane is…