…Bill increasing the cap to 27 million acres, some farmers and ranchers will be able to enroll in CRP for the first time. 2020 will mark the 35th year of the…
A Third of 2019 Farm Income Derived from Government Assistance
…from 2018. The latest figures mark a significant increase from the first USDA projection for 2019, which expected slightly less than $70 billion in net farm income. However, approximately 30…
ASI Applauds EPA Label Approval for Sodium Cyanide
…activated ejector, and a stake. Bilingual warning signs mark the placement of each device. Courtesy USDA/APHIS We sincerely appreciate USDA and EPA working together to ensure livestock producers have access…
USDA to Open Signup for Conservation Reserve Program December 9
Blue Vane trap in Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) field Credit: Mark Vandever. Public domain. (USDA/FSA) — Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture is opening signup for…
NCBA Seeks Clarity and Consistency in Beef Origin Labeling Practices
…voluntary country-of-origin labeling marketing claims should be verified through existing USDA framework that is market-based and respects international trade commitments. It is critically important that any changes not trigger retaliatory…
Almond Update: Sustainability Goals One Year Later
The Almond Board of California announced aggressive sustainability goals for the industry last December. Next month’s 2019 Almond Conference will mark one year into work to achieve those goals. Almond Board of California’s…
BQA Campaign Seeks Greater Understanding of Industry Efforts
…beef possible. In addition to the digital marketing and social activations, media sources, such as Bloomberg, Reuters, USA Today and others will be introduced to BQA, and influencers and beef…
Italy’s Valagro Breaks-Ground on its First U.S. Manufacturing Facility
Valagro USA, an Italy-based company, held a ground-breaking ceremony to mark the beginnings of their first manufacturing facility in the United States. The facility will reside in Orangeburg, South Carolina….
Agriculture Groups Respond to Japan Trade Deal
…ranchers.” Background: The U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement will provide America’s farmers and ranchers enhanced market access in our third largest agricultural export market. When implemented, this Agreement will enable American producers…
Why, When, and How to Prune Your Blueberries
…you want to focus pruning to maximize fruit production by giving the best canes plenty of room. Pick out the strongest canes that have the best flower buds. Mark them…
Spotted Lantern Fly Sparking California Concern
…Mark Hoddle, director of the Center for Invasive Species Research at UC Riverside, explains why the lantern fly is so harmful. “It secretes copious amounts of “honeydew,” a waste product that encourages black,…
Perdue Headlining Forbes AgTech Summit, Continuing Innovation Focus
…technology, entrepreneurialism and agriculture. Speakers include: Minos Athanassiadis, Business Area Director, Trimble/HarvestMark Julie Baker, Cofounder & COO, Ursa Space Systems Wade Barnes, CEO, Farmers Edge Soren Bjorn, President, Driscoll’s of…
Delay in E&J Gallo Acquisition of Constellation Brands
…acquisition of 34 wine and spirit brands from Constellation, priced at $11 and below. Some of the brands included as part of the deal consist of, Mark West, Ravenswood, Wild…
Online Tool Available for New Dairy Margin Coverage Program
…dairy farmers to reduce their net income risk due to volatility in milk or feed prices,” said Dr. Mark Stephenson, Director of Dairy Policy Analysis, University of Wisconsin, Madison. “Higher…