…now accounts for two and one half billion meals bought at the grocery store. That comes out better than 10 billion dollars. I don’t know who put the figures together….
National Alfalfa Checkoff Launches on January 1st
…and soybeans. A lot of people don’t realize that.” She says alfalfa acres have been declining recently and they credit at least some of that to a lack of research….
Food Prices Down as Biodiesel Production Grows
…is breaking records,” said Donnell Rehagen, CEO of the National Biodiesel Board. “As we’ve said for almost a decade, more biodiesel production helps the food supply, despite what opponents incorrectly…
EPA Removing Pesticide Ingredients from The Market
…weeds or insects are called active ingredients. Those that don’t directly affect pests are called inert ingredients. Many of the 72 inert ingredients were included on the original list of…
Proposed Organic Livestock Farm Rules Not Guaranteed
…producers roughly $13 million per year. President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in on January 20 and has pledged to undo a lot of regulations put into place by President…
Agri View: Farming Versions
…their own vegetables but don’t want to invest in land so they did up their shrubbery, plow up their lawn and plant vegetables. There you have a farmet. My information…
State Water Project Allocation Increased to 45 Percent
Storms Dent, Don’t End Drought Shasta Lake With reservoirs rising from December storms, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) today boosted its early-season estimate of next year’s State Water Project…
CCM Response to Argentinian Lemon Rule
…industry is shocking inasmuch ‘our welfare losses’ as described in the rule just don’t count;” states Richard Pidduck, Chair for the U.S. Citrus Science Council. “We asked former USDA scientists,…
Agri View: Money Saving Guidelines
…dates on a package from the distributor. Those dates don’t mean throw it away if it is not “used by” then. It tells you the best time to use it….
Dairy Organizations Applaud Congressional Letter to FDA
…We don’t need new regulations on this issue, we just need FDA to enforce those that have been on the books for years.” Michael Dykes, president and CEO of IDFA,…
Republicans Set for Battle Over Immigration
…Critics of the plan say expanded access to foreign workers will displace American workers. Milk Business Dot Com says some Republicans argue that immigrants fill jobs that most Americans don’t…
Consumers More Educated, Still Worried About GMOs
…Although GMO awareness is growing, the study says most consumers don’t seem to know that the government recently passed a GMO labeling law that goes into effect in 2018. “With…
Ag Groups React to Proposed GIPSA Rules
…was interested in real solutions, they wouldn’t rush the rules out the door at the end of the current administration. He adds, “Cattlemen and women don’t appreciate Secretary Vilsack throwing…
Christmas Tree Farms Face Balancing Act
…and snow might help to slow down foot traffic to their farm. “That way we don’t have to turn people away,” Geri Hyder said. Other California Christmas tree farmers cite…