…(SHIC), with active support from the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), aims to start a dialogue between the two regions, sharing veterinary knowledge and ways to prevent the disease from…
Call For Investigation into Cattle Markets
…regarding the beef processing facility in Holcomb, Kan.: “As part of our continued efforts to monitor the impact of the fire at the beef processing facility in Holcomb, Kan., I…
Environmental Groups Sue Over Changes to Endangered Species Act
New rules governing how the Endangered Species Act (ESA) is to be applied were recently finalized, after having been noted as a priority by the Trump administration. The changes have…
First Annual California Food Expo Less Than Two Weeks Away
…educational sessions that will range from topics from sustainability to E-commerce to Instagram and really how to build your brand,” said California Food Expo Manager Amy Fuentes. “The next morning,…
Ag Groups Celebrate Trade Agreement with Japan
…we will be able to sell more to the Japanese markets. At the same time we will able to close gaps to better allow us to compete on a level…
USDA Details Trade Damage Estimate Calculations
…tolerate unfair trade practices. Our support package ensures farmers will not stand alone in facing unjustified retaliatory tariffs while President Trump continues working to solidify better and stronger trade deals…
Overall Impact of USMCA and the Need for Ratification
…the U.S. Dairy Export Council, Tom Vilsack also pointed to the substantial impact the trade agreement will have during his recent testimony to the Senate Finance Committee. “The ratification of…
Evaluating the Potential of Beneficial Ants in Agricultural Production
…are beneficial to the soil,” said Sankovitz. In places such as Asia and Australia beneficial ants are actually cultivated as biological control agents to allow for better production of citrus. …
How the Value of the US Dollar Affects Trade Opportunities
…to reevaluate the strength of the dollar to allow U.S. exporters to better compete with other countries. “When our dollar’s too strong, it really affects our export availability to be…
Research Finds One-Third of Food Grown Goes Unharvested
According to a recent report looking at food waste in the U.S., a significant amount of waste actually begins out in the fields of production. An estimated 40 percent of…
Almond Update: Why Managing Dust is Important
…in better, safer and healthier ways, protecting our communities and the environment. The Almond Orchard 2025 Goals are the latest way the California almond community is committed to continuous improvement,…
SGMA Rollout Coming Along Smoothly
The implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) has presented some challenges, however it appears the overall process is progressing smoothly overall. Supervising Engineering Geologist with the Department of…
Plan to Use Farm Bill Funding to Support Animal Disease Prevention and Management
…States and reducing the spread and impact of potential disease incursions. In 2019, APHIS funding will build upon and enhance current disease prevention and emergency response efforts by supporting an…
Overruled: EPA Trumps California’s Cancerous Glyphosate Labeling
…correct and not misleading.” EPA notes that the claim that glyphosate is known to cause cancer does not meet the labeling requirements of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act…