…for a more suitable program for California producers. “We really encourage them to continue to expand the crop insurance program as really the one solid risk management tool we have…
VofV: Albert Keck, Part Two: It’s Time to Stop Just Preaching to the Choir About Ag
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 07-11-22
…support in the next Farm Bill is critical for California producers and new consumer research shows progress in produce safety outreach efforts. Tune in to the show for these news…
VofV: Hadley Date Gardens President and Western Growers Chair Albert Keck on the Future of Specialty Crops
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find…
NMPF: Prioritize Food Access at Hunger Conference
Prioritizing a discussion on food access. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) recently led eleven national agriculture, anti-hunger, nutrition, and medical groups…
Avocado Grower Sees Opportunity for the Industry in the Years Ahead
There is optimism among producers that the avocado market will remain strong in the years ahead. One of the family partners in Petty Ranch, Chris Sayer explained they are in…
American Port Access Privileges Act Seeks to ‘Restore Fairness’ at U.S. Ports
…important foreign markets accessible for agricultural producers and other exporters. “Foreign exporters’ access to the American market and our consumers is a privilege, not a right. Cargo ships looking to…
United States Hog Inventory Down
…producers weaned an average of 11 pigs per litter. U.S. hog producers intend to have 3.02 million sows farrow between June and August 2022, and 3.01 million sows farrow between…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 07-04-22
…California producers continuing to rise to challenge regulatory constraints, and details about the food safety hotline to avoid foodborne illness during your holiday cookouts. Tune in to the show for…
USDA Amends California Grape Marketing Order
…pass any action of the committee. The committee unanimously recommended the amendment and 100 percent of grape producers voting supported it in a referendum. The final rule for the action…
Global Appetite for Pork
…display and utilize different parts of the carcass.” International Marketing Diversification is one of the Pork Board’s five strategic priorities that was outlined by producers during its annual planning process…
Week in Review: Ag Priorities in Sacramento & Assistance for Specialty Crop Producers
…assistance available to specialty crop producers. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced a new bioproduct pilot program aimed at lowering carbon footprints and increasing the use of renewable agricultural materials….
Several Reasons Pushing Summer Cookout Costs Higher
…these higher prices. Livestock producers in particular are paying higher prices for feed while their own prices are not that much above last year if they are at all,” he…
More Than $4 Billion in ERP Payments Issued to Producers in First Six Weeks
…(ELRP) will focus on producers that are not covered by other assistance programs. USDA will be keeping producers and stakeholders informed about developments as program details are made available. …