…well as suppliers and farm advisors to implement regenerative ag practices on one million acres of farmland by 2030. Regenerative agriculture constitutes a holistic type of farming, with methods aimed…
Optimism for the Future of American Cotton in China
American cotton As negotiations between the U.S. and China continue, there is optimism for American cotton having a successful future in China. The House Ways and Means Committee held a…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 03-08-19
…effects of Chinese tariffs on American cotton and how the use of biologicals continues to become more popular. You’ll also hear from California Farm Bureau’s first vice president Shannon Douglas…
USDA and FDA Announce a Formal Agreement to Regulate Cell-Cultured Food Products from Cell Lines of Livestock and Poultry
…accurately labeled. “Consumers trust the USDA mark of inspection to ensure safe, wholesome and accurately labeled products,” said USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety Mindy Brashears. “We look forward…
USDA Strengthens Partnerships and Protections to Keep ASF Out of the Country
…the virus in grains, feeds and additives, and swine oral fluid samples; Work closely with officials in Canada and Mexico on a North American coordinated approach to ASF defense, response,…
Perdue Reiterates Need to Restore Original Intent of SNAP
…USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) works to reduce food insecurity and promote nutritious diets among the American people. The agency administers 15 nutrition assistance programs that leverage American’s agricultural abundance to…
President Trump Announces Tariff Deadline Extension
…indicated they would be making another sizable purchase of American soybeans. While the tariff deadline extension delays another increase in tariffs, industries are still working to address the damage caused…
Getting More from Your Bank with Farmer Mac Services
…lenders across the country on their farmland loans,” said Patrick Kerrigan, Vice President of Business Development at Farmer Mac. “We partner with approximately 700 community bank lenders involved in agriculture,…
Keeping Up with Competition in the World Prune Market
American producers are working to remain competitive in the world prune market as other countries are able to produce and sell their products at lower costs. Exports to Hong Kong…
Reaction to First 2019 CVP Water Allocation
…of their land can be farmed and how much productive farmland will need to be fallowed and contribute to over pumping groundwater. Westlands looks forward to working with Reclamation and…
FDA Releases New Guidance for Product Recalls
…and outbreak programs, building on our successes, and applying the FDA’s leadership and expertise to protect American families and keep our nation safe,” FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said in a…
Secretary Perdue on the American Broadband Initiative Milestones Report
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement regarding the American Broadband Initiative Milestones Report: “Last year, I presented the findings of the Interagency Task Force on Agriculture and…
Tomato Trade Agreement with Mexico Ends Amidst Dumping Complaints
…that the decision is a result of complaints from American tomato growers that their prices are being undercut by imports. The six-year-old agreement prevented an anti-dumping investigation in exchange for…
E.M. Tharp and World Ag Expo® “We Believe in Growing” Scholarship Winners Announced
…Class Winner and top five Market Goat Showmanship Winner at the American Royal. “While attending Dordt, I aim to become an Agricultural Ambassador and help others both within the school…