In 2016 California’s farms and ranches received more than $46 billion for their output. This represents a decrease of about six percent compared to 2015. Despite this decrease, California remains…
Livestock Haulers Get Another ELD Waiver
…Producers Council applauded the move. A Department of Transportation rule first issued in 2015 required all commercial truckers involved in interstate commerce to replace their paper driving logs with Electronic…
Early Stage Ag Tech Investments Up 29 Percent
Investments in the early stages of agricultural technology in 2017 increased 29 percent, compared to 2016. AgFunder, a self-proclaimed online investment marketplace for agricultural technology, reports early stage investment in…
Peterson: House Ag Plans Farm Bill Mark-up Soon
Ranking House Agriculture Committee Democrat Collin Peterson says the committee plans to mark up the farm bill on March 20th, but a revolt over food stamp provisions could stop the…
USDA Decides Not to Impose Additional Regulatory Requirements for Organic Producers and Handlers
…are effective, said USDA Marketing and Regulatory Program Undersecretary Greg Ibach. The organic industrys continued growth domestically and globally shows that consumers trust the current approach that balances consumer expectations…
Roberts: Senate Farm Bill Work Scheduled Next Month
Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Pat Roberts hopes to begin Senate farm bill work next month. This week, Roberts said that he wants to mark up the bill in April, adding…
Vote on a California Federal Milk Marketing Order Moves Closer
…pending a vote on a California Federal Milk Marketing Order. The alternative would require a comment period from stakeholders, which USDA anticipates could put off implementation until February 2019. …
Ag Producer Sentiment Improves; but Uncertainty about the Future of NAFTA Looms
…in current conditions. Figure 2. Index of Current Conditions and Index of Future Expectations, October 2015-February 2018. Producers Optimistic about Trade; but Uncertain about NAFTA’s Future On the February survey,…
USDA Announces More Local Control for School Meal Operations
…programs. Censky made the announcement during a speech at the School Nutrition Association Legislative Action Conference in Washington, D.C. Child Nutrition Hiring Flexibility Rule In 2015, USDA established education and…
USDA Projecting Strong Red Meat, Poultry Exports
…says steady global economic growth, especially in developing economies, will drive foreign demand from the U.S. market. After dropping in the early part of this decade, beef exports should begin…
Almond Matters: Using Drones During Bloom
…these systems,” Owner of All Drone Solutions Mark Hull said, “and you’re picking up live, high definition video right to your phone or tablet.” Along with using drones during bloom,…
China Removes Duties On US Chicken
…imposed in 2015. The World Trade Organization in January required China to remove the duties, which were first imposed in 2010. Regarding the possible reopening of the China market to…
CalAgJobs Fundraising Efforts to Benefit California FFA
…the FFA program. “At CalAgJobs we like to give back to the agricultural community,” said Marketing and Communications Director for CalAgJobs Miranda Driver, “a 100 percent of the proceeds goes…
USDA Seeks Ideas to Help SNAP Participants Become Independent
…for many SNAP participants and their families,” Perdue said. The President’s Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Proposal, released on Feb. 12, proposes to limit waivers of the time limit for ABAWDs…
