…dried plum acreage grown in California. The production forecast is based on a survey of dried plum growers conducted by the USDA, NASS, Pacific Regional Office from May 12-31, 2016….
2016 GEELA Awards
…organizations, and businesses that have demonstrated exceptional leadership and made notable, voluntary contributions in conserving California’s precious resources, protecting and enhancing our environment, building public-private partnerships and strengthening the state’s…
Pacific Region, Poultry Report
California Egg Production California’s egg production during April totaled 291 million, down 6 million from March’s production but up 22 million from April 2015. The all layers during the month…
California Livestock Review
…April, 15 percent above from previous year. Pacific Region Commercial Slaughter California’s production of red meat during April 2016 totaled 102 million pounds (dressed weight), 5 percent below than April…
Food Waste Research
…partnership with charitable organizations, faith-based organizations, the private sector and local, state and tribal governments to reduce food loss and waste in order to improve overall food security and conserve…
Agri View: Meat Buying
…Poultry Nutrition Benefits, Places Increasing Emphasis on Millennial Attitudes Shoppers recognize the variety of nutrition benefits meat and poultry offer, and place a high value on convenience, variety and transparency…
CFBF Seeks Movement on Drought Bills
…urged passage of the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a trade agreement with 12 Pacific Rim countries that would expand trade opportunities for California agriculture (see related story, U.S. farm exports would gain…
Almond Board: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Partnership
…Board Berkeley Lab Partnership – Listen to the full report here. Almond Board of California and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) announce a new partnership focused on better understanding…
NPPC: ‘GIPSA’ Rule Would Wipe Out TPP Benefits
The significant benefits that would accrue to the U.S. pork industry from the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement would be wiped out if the Obama administration implements pending rules related to the…
California Walnut Nursery Sales Report
…the reported number of trees sold, along with the trees per acre by variety from the Walnut Acreage Survey. Acknowledgements The USDA, NASS Pacific Regional Office sincerely appreciates the nurseries…
California Walnut Acreage Report
…The Pacific Regional Office of the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) conducts an acreage survey of California walnut growers. The purpose of this survey is to provide walnut acreage…
NPPC: ‘GIPSA’ Rule, TPP Could Affect Producers
…vaccine bank to deal with an outbreak. Herring also reiterated NPPC’s support for the Trans-Pacific Partnership, telling the subcommittee the benefits of TPP will exceed all past free trade agreements…
NMPF Chairman: Dairy Farm Safety Net Needs Work
…a federal standard on the labeling of foods made with biotechnology, and the promise of new export markets as a result of the pending Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement. Mooney said that…
Adama Reports Strong Volume Growth, Increased Profits
…progressing, and the plant is expected to come on-stream in the next 12 months. The Company’s shareholders continue to progress the transaction with Sanonda. In the context of this transaction,…