…beef products is an important step in ensuring that American farmers and ranchers can continue to expand their exports of U.S. agricultural products,” said Ambassador Lighthizer. “I welcome Morocco’s agreement…
Recent Iran Production Helping California Pistachios
Recent and upcoming overseas pistachio production is aiding the California pistachio industry. Pistachio production and shipments were walloped by the drought a few years ago. American Pistachio Growers Executive Director…
Almond Board Invests $6.8 Million in Research
…News. American Mushroom Institute. October 2018. bit.ly/2TTlM9V 4: University of California, Feb. 2010. Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN, 2012. Almond Board of California, 1990-94, 2000-14. 5: Gene Brandi….
Secretary Perdue announces new OneUSDA Internship Program
…USDA will enable us to recruit the best and retain the best,” said Secretary Perdue. “Today’s young people are the future of America and there are few things more American…
CCM: Farm Bill Deal Good for Citrus Future
…plant disease Huanglongbing (HLB). The Emergency Citrus Disease Research and Development Trust Fund will build upon the program created in the Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) title in the 2014…
Agriculture Groups Respond to USMCA Signing
American Farm Bureau Federation USMCA Agreement Important Relief for Agriculture The following statement can be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “The signing of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement…
Secretary Perdue Comments on Signing of USMCA
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement regarding the signing of the new trade pact, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), replacing the outdated North American Free Trade…
USMCA Signing Doesn’t Affect Pistachios, And that’s Good
A major new trade deal expected to finalize this week doesn’t affect California’s second largest nut industry. The new North American Free Trade Agreement, now being called the U.S. Mexico…
Farm Bureau Calls for Final Farm Bill Approval
The following statement regarding the House and Senate Ag Leaders’ announced “agreement in principle” on the 2018 Farm Bill conference report may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President…
New Cotton Trust Protocol Initiative
The National Cotton Council (NCC) recently introduced a new initiative intended to meet the industry’s 2025 sustainability goals. The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol will collect data for the purpose of…
USDA Actively Addressing Rural Veterinary Shortages
…are aimed at protecting animal agriculture and public health in rural communities through helping to safeguard access to quality veterinary services. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is asking for…
Roughly 11 Percent of the Thanksgiving Food Dollar Goes to Farmers
…news release. “While consumer holiday food costs continue to decline, incomes for American farm and ranch families are dropping precipitously. We’re in the midst of the worst farm economic downturn…
Turkey Prices at a Ten Year Low
The American Farm Bureau Federation says this years price to feed 10 people a Thanksgiving dinner has gotten a little cheaper coming in at an average of $48.90. This could…
Japan May Remove Age Restrictions on Beef Imports
American cattle are now one step closer to no longer having an age restriction for beef products imported by Japan after several years of regulation. Japan’s Food Safety Commission recently…