…fed cattle during January totaled 1.59 million head, 2 percent below from last year. Other disappearance totaled 56,000 head during January, 27 percent below from previous year. Pacific Region Commercial…
Growing California Video-“Eggsacting Standards”
The latest video from the Growing California video series, a partnership with California Grown, is “Eggsacting Standards.” JS West Family Farms located in the San Joaquin Valley, leads the way…
NMPF President Testifies Before Senate Panel
…becomes especially important now that the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations have concluded, and consideration in Congress will at some point begin. It is also important given that our attention is now…
Bus Stop Farmers Markets
…while transit riders can dash in for a basket of produce before they walk home or as they transfer buses. The Market is open four days a week, and there…
Agri View: Weather Damage Costly
…flow, including to the jet stream over the Pacific. “The phenomenon itself is specific to the tropical Pacific, even though it does have worldwide impacts,” Goddard said during the press…
PMA Brings Fresh Produce Insight to White House Meeting on Trade Policy
…focused specifically on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). Burns, joined by PMA Vice President of Global Business Development Richard Owen, offered PMA’s support for TPP and called for strong implementation and…
Commodity Classic Farmer-Focused Topics & Issues Sessions
…activities of the Soil Health Partnership and how farmers are improving soil health, increasing prosperity and reducing environmental impact. “Maximizing Farm Profitability and Managing Nutrients with Drip Irrigation Technology”…
Agri View: GMO Production
…oil that is extracted is used in baking and frying which eliminates the trans-fatty acids from using hydrogenated soybean oil as an ingredient. These beans are kept segregated and true…
USDA and AFBF Discuss TPP
Zippy Duvall Tom Vilsack The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) was the topic of discussion yesterday during a national media call with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and American Farm Bureau President Zippy…
NCBA Urges Swift Action on TPP
Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association sent a letter on behalf of its members and state affiliates urging quick passage of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). NCBA President Tracy Brunner said…
Preparing for an Uncertain Future with Climate Smart Agriculture
…by a collaborative partnership involving other agencies, resource conservation districts, the California State University (CSU) system and UC ANR Cooperative Extension (UCCE). The academic institutions play a key role in…
Commodity Classic “Jazzed” to Welcome Agriculture Secretary
…the top policy issues affecting the ag industry. We are especially eager to hear from him about the new Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement and how that will impact farmers, ranchers, and…
TPP Report on Impacts to Agriculture
Big Benefits to Ag in TPP An organization called Third Way has researched and put together a report on the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) and why the TPP is important…
USDA, Partners to Invest $720 Million in Conservation Projects
…round of the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) created by the 2014 Farm Bill. California is receiving more than $30 million of the funding, including $8 million for conservation projects…