…the worst drought since the ‘30’s, driving production of many crops in the nation down, and driving up prices for those crops. That effected dairy, egg and livestock ranchers here…
Dairy Trade with Russia
Is it a step in the right direction for dairy trade with Russia? Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report The National Milk Producers Federation is applauding…
Fresno Food Expo
It’s becoming known a marketing opportunity for food growers, producers, winemakers and brewers in the San Joaquin Valley. Sabrina Hill reports on the Fresno Food Expo. Click to Open or…
New Leadership Team for Ag Committee
…assistance, and trade promotion programs, generally. • Rep. Rick Crawford (AR-1): Livestock, Rural Development, and Credit Jurisdiction: Livestock, dairy, poultry, meat, seafood and seafood products, inspection, marketing, and promotion of…
Cattle Rustling in California
…In fact, a division of the CDFA is dedicated just to this. It’s the Bureau of Livestock ID. The bureau keeps track of the transport, sale and slaughter of cattle…
2012 Census of Agriculture Arriving in Mailboxes
…to your mailbox leads to an opportunity to help shape farm programs, boost rural services and grow your farm future. But for producers across the country, that opportunity will soon…
USDA Conservation Stewardship Program
…a program that helps farmers, ranchers and forest landowners take conservation to the next level. CSP is aimed at producers who are already established conservation stewards, helping them to deliver…
CA Raisin Appeal
An appeal from a group of California raisin producers is headed to the Supreme Court. It’s the latest movement in the Horne V. US Department of Agriculture case, which stems…
Lucas Selected to Serve Second Term
…Department of Agriculture, and the Environmental Protection Agency to ensure that our agricultural producers are not burdened with unreasonable and costly regulations. “And, we advanced a strong, reform-minded, fiscally responsible…
Letter Demands Vote on Farm Bill
…sector, including the rural businesses and lenders whose livelihoods are dependent upon farmers’ and livestock producers’ economic viability.” Two-hundred, thirty five groups in all signed the letter sent to the…
USDA/NASS Mailing Census Forms Dec. 14th
…the forms are not completed and returned by producers. Cindy Zimmerman has the report. Click to Open or Download Audio Report USDA/NASS has a video that gives interesting facts about…
Will Hurricane Sandy Affect Corn Prices?
The powerful Hurricane Sandy may have had an impact on grain corn being grown in the area, which would cause yet another spike in prices for California’s livestock industry. Hopefully…
California Video Shuts Down Slaughterhouse
…plate. Cattlemen put their livestock above their own needs and truly develop a bond with the land and livestock. Cattlemen work hard every day to give animals the proper care…
Animal Rights Activists vs Beef Checkoff
…in animal agriculture. Their efforts put people out of business and often jeopardize the well-being of livestock,” said Alexander. OCM made no secrets about its connection to HSUS during the…