…The CDFA immediately saw a problem when several mandarin-only packinghouses halted production. CDFA Environmental Program Manager Nawal Sharma said their goal is to help commerce survive during these environmental restrictions….
Clean Water Rules Comment Period Extended
After loud outcry from the agriculture industry, the Environmental Protection Agency has extended the comment period on clean water rules. This extension is a victory for farming families – according…
Daily California Eggs
Prices are steady. Trade sentiment is lower. Offerings are moderate to occasionally heavy. Demand is light to moderate at best. Supplies are moderate and easily cover current needs. Market activity…
Pork Producers Say ‘Move On Without Japan’ for TPP
The National Pork Producers Council is calling for TPP trade talks to stop waiting for Japan to comply. Sabrina Hill has more. Pork Producers: Move On Without Japan The National…
USDA Farm Service Agency Phone Scam Alert
Farm Service Agency has become aware that scam phone calls are being made to customers regarding disaster payments. The caller identifies themselves as being from Farm Loan Services in Washington,…
Beet Curly Top Virus Update
…conduct either aerial or ground treatment applications. Environmental factors such as wind and heat have interfered with planned treatment days, however, program personnel continue with treatment as needed. Due to…
Service Agency County Committee Nomination Period Begins June 15
WASHINGTON, June 6, 2014 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that the nomination period for local Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees begins Sunday, June 15, 2014. “County committees…
Shell Eggs: Daily California Eggs for June 6
Benchmark prices are steady. Asking prices for next week are 1 cent lower for Jumbo and 2 cents lower on the remainder of sizes. Trade sentiment is lower. Offerings are…
Organizations Confirm Support for Biotech Wheat
…“ultimately offers the promise of improved products, more sustainable production and environmental benefits,” according to the statement. The groups also encourage the governments of wheat producing and importing countries to…
Daily California Eggs
Prices are steady. Trade sentiment is steady to instances lower. Demand is light to moderate on moderate to occasionally heavy offerings. Supplies are moderate. Market activity is slow. Shell egg…
Modified-Live Virus Vaccines for Cattle
…MLV vaccine program – and their success has been very good. Dawson says MLV vaccines offer reproductive and fetal protection – which ensures cows get bred and stay pregnant. He…
Time to End Trade Talks with Japan?
Grassley Agriculture Senator Chuck Grassley is joining key farm groups in saying it may be time to move on without Japan in the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade talks. Sabrina Hill has…
More Water Users Receive Notices of Curtailment
…in abundance for the last couple of years,” said Chris Scheuring, California Farm Bureau Federation environmental attorney. “But, as painful as curtailment is for many family farmers, the state board…
USDA Announces Programs to Conserve Sensitive Land and Help Beginning Farmers
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that farmers, ranchers and landowners committed to protecting and conserving environmentally sensitive land may now sign up for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). The…
