…protect family farms and ranches on behalf of more than 48,000 members statewide and as part of a nationwide network of more than 6.2 million Farm Bureau members. cfbf.com ABOUT…
Dairy Groups Pledge to Work with Trump Administration on NAFTA Modernization
…and confronts increasingly protectionist dairy policies by Canada. In joint comments sent to the U.S. Trade Representative, the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF)…
Agri View: Big Farm, Small Farm
…Here is an interesting fact. The larger number of farms accounted for only about 24 percent of all farm production. You still with me? OK. 2.9 percent of U.S. farms…
Almond Board: Food Safety Symposium
…“FDA’s new approach to facility inspection – what to do before and after they arrive,” and “FSMA’s overview for farms and handlers – what rules apply to you and when…
The Western View: Fruit Trail
…on family farms, some 15 strawberry stands, several farmer’s markets, vegetable stands, places with selections of all the nuts we grow here, some unique local wineries, several unique stores –…
Pork Checkoff Builds Momentum for Secure Pork Supply Plan
Plan will minimize business disruption from foreign animal diseases The National Pork Board, with major support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is creating a Secure Pork Supply Plan to…
New Broccoli and Lettuce Cost Studies Released
…this study will not apply to all farms. Growers, UC ANR Cooperative Extension farm advisors, and other agricultural associates provided input and reviewed the methods and findings of the study….
Five Reasons to Farm to Table
…on local farmers. Food that comes from local farmers means money is put right into local businesses and farms. It also helps keep the cost of produce down, so you…
Agri View: Good Vidalia Onion Crop
…onions. “In 1952 Granex transplants from Dixondale Farms (Carrizo Springs, Texas) were first shipped to Georgia,” said Wallace Martin, President of Dixondale Farms. Yellow Bermuda transplants were shipped in the…
U.S. Withdrawal from Paris Accord Shirks Science, Neglects Devastating Impacts to Food System, Family Farms, and Future Generations
President Donald Trump announced today that the U.S. will withdraw from the historic Paris Agreement, an accord among 192 nations to combat the potentially devastating impacts of climate change. Echoing…
Raise Your Glass to National Dairy Month!
…in milk production. California is ranked first in the U.S. in the production of total milk, butter, ice cream, nonfat dry milk and whey protein concentrate. California is second in…
Four New PEDV Cases Confirmed in Manitoba
…the virus. Federal agriculture officials are investing the confirmed cases. The two latest farms where the virus was confirmed are located in southeast Manitoba, nearby other farms with the virus….
FARM Animal Care Program Seeks Producer Feedback
…the survey can do so by clicking here. “Participants in the FARM Program produce more than 98 percent of the U.S. milk supply by volume, so it’s important that we…
May Dairy Market Report
…all cheese was lower than a year ago. This drop has been attributed to weak sales at retail during the first few months of this year. U.S. Dairy Trade The…