…poor operating margins in the dairy sector are generating more cull cows, which weighs on the markets,” he told the audience. “The additional supply and the limited packing capacity for…
Study Shows Trade Agreements by Competitors will Threaten U.S. Dairy Exports to Japan
A study released by the U.S. Dairy Export Council projects that new trade agreements between Japan and other countries will put U.S. dairy exports at a competitive disadvantage, resulting in…
Milk Labeling Comment Deadline is Approaching
…November. Dairy industry groups have been encouraging FDA to take a tougher stance on labeling standards for a number of years. “This is important not just for the dairy community,…
2018 Farm Bill A Hit for California Agriculture
…two-thirds of the country’s fruits and nuts are grown across the state. California’s top producing commodities include dairy products, grapes, almonds, strawberries, cattle and calves, lettuce, walnuts tomatoes, and pistachios….
How Ag is Affected by Governor Newsom’s Budget
…Program, and $25 million dollars for dairy digester and alternative manure management projects. The proposal also requests funding to restart CDFA’s noxious weed management program and for the construction of…
Crop Year 2017 Demonstrated Growth for California Agriculture
…percent of the total U.S. agricultural value. California’s top three commodities remained the same as 2016, with dairy, grapes, and almonds coming in first, second and third respectively. The top…
Plenty of Agriculture Trade Opportunities for U.S. and Europe
…a European perspective on trade and agriculture. Key issues, such as geographic indicators for dairy products and the approval of genetically modified crops, still separate the United States and the…
Farm Bureau Gives Agricultural Trade Outlook for 2019
…it could be slow, but there is a timeline that has to be followed,” Salmonsen said. If USMCA is implemented, it will increase quota access for U.S. dairy products into…
USMCA Will Bring Gains for California Dairies
…the agriculture industry will be paying close attention to the development of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), particularly dairy farmers. The California dairy industry is especially interested in better trade…
Several Developments for Dairy in 2018
As 2018 comes to an end, reflecting over the past year reveals some significant developments for the California dairy industry. One of the biggest events for California dairy farmers was…
Foreign Agricultural Service Looks Forward to Further Development in 2019
…numerous U.S. farm products in 2018, including beef and pork into Argentina, dairy into Turkey and poultry into India. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet…
Residue Levels Once Again Well Below Required Limits
…with USDA and EPA working together in the selection of products to be tested on a rotating basis that have included fresh and processed fruits and vegetables, dairy, meat, poultry,…
Celebrating National Eggnog Day
…sweetened dairy-based beverage that is traditionally made with milk and cream, sugar, whipped eggs and spices. When served at parties and holiday get-togethers, liquor is often added to the eggnog…
Perdue Applauds USDA’s 2018 Accomplishments
…dairy and poultry to Canada under the USMCA, as well as lamb and goat meat to Japan, beef and pork to Argentina, poultry to India and Namibia, lamb to El Salvador, beef and poultry to Morocco, eggs…