…of $31.5 million, to several other projects through its Huanglongbing Multi-Agency Coordination Group (HLB MAC). “USDA is committed to the fight against citrus greening, including making major research investments to…
Shell Eggs: Daily California Eggs
Prices are steady. Trade sentiment is steady to lower. Offerings are moderate to heavy. Demand ranges light to fairly good, mostly light to moderate. Supplies are moderate. Market activity is…
Almond Board Water Group Helps Growers
…watch on water issue so it can keep growers informed, and help others understand the water issues the almond industry works with. Almond Board Specialist for Agricultural and Environmental Affairs…
Daily California Eggs Report
Prices are steady. Trade sentiment is lower. Demand is light to moderate. Offerings continue moderate to instances heavy. Supplies are moderate. Market activity is slow. Shell egg marketer’s benchmark price…
Farmers Targeted in Phone Scam
If you get a call from the Farm Service Agency, and the person on the other end wants your bank information, do not give it to them. Sabrina Hill has…
War of Words for Dairy Industry
The dairy industry has a few words for the FDA, when it comes to labeling regulations. Sabrina Hill explains. Dairy industry on labeling It’s a war of words for the…
Quarantines Aim to Assist Commerce
…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…
