The Almond Board of California said overwintering aggregations of leaffooted bug being monitored have started to break up and are moving into nearby orchards. Director of Agricultural Affairs Bob Curtis…
USDA Funding to Provide Fellowships for Research and Extension Experiences for Undergraduates
…ensure that there is continued undergraduate preparation in FANH science fields to meet the increasing demands of the agricultural workforce. Fiscal year 2016 awards include: California State University Long Beach,…
Meat Groups Want Disease Protection in Farm Bill
…testimony on Tuesday at a hearing before the House Agriculture Livestock and Foreign Agriculture Subcommittee. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the National Pork Producers Council both testified in favor…
Consumer Groups Rally Against Rollbacks
…Regulatory Accountability Act was in place. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Regulatory Accountability Act (Sec. 103) This bill revises federal rulemaking procedures under the Administrative Procedure…
Brazil Meat Scandal an “Economic Embarrassment”
…were covered up by chemicals, as well as water and flour. Trade Associations for beef, pork, and poultry producers in Brazil say this could have a major impact on employment…
Trump Ag Assistant Lists Administration Priorities
…Agriculture, but at other agencies as well, including the Environmental Protection Agency, Department of the Interior, and the Department of Labor. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
U.S. Biodiesel Industry Calls Out Illegal Trading
…last year, Peru imposed both antidumping and countervailing duties on Argentine biodiesel. The National Biodiesel Board is the U.S. trade association representing the biodiesel and renewable diesel industries, including producers,…
65 Percent Water Allocations for CVP
…upset over the announcement, not only because a number closer 100 was expected after this historically wet winter, but because the timing of the release is well after many growers…
Milk Production Drops, Costs Rise from 2014
The California Dairy Statistics Annual for 2015 reported total milk production was down 3.4 percent, the number of dairy cows was down 2.3 percent, milk per cow was down 1.1…
House Agriculture Committee Evaluates Current Dairy Policy
…archived webcast. Witness List: Panel I Mr. Jim Mulhern, President and CEO, National Milk Producers Federation, Arlington, VA Dr. Michael Dykes, President and CEO, International Dairy Foods Association, Washington, DC…
Pacific Region Poultry and Egg Report
California Egg Production California’s egg production during February totaled 264 million, down 37 million from January’s production and down 11 million from February 2016. The all layers during the month…
Argentina Lemon Rule Postponed Again
…went into effect January 20. California Citrus Mutual (CCM) widely opposes the decision to allow fruit to be imported from a region that California industry representatives say is pest- and…
Rabo AgriFinance Partnering with FFA to Support Agriculture’s Future
…and Firestone. The highest FFA sponsorship level, Platinum Sponsors, which provide $1 million or more, include CSX, John Deere and Monsanto. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Brazil Beef Scandal Limiting Global Options for Buyers
…the suspension on Brazil products remains in place. The U.S. Department of Agriculture calls China the fastest growing market for beef. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….