…U.S. Meat Export Federation,” Uden said. “In addition, exports now account for as much as 13% of overall U.S. beef production — and it’s more likely to be higher-quality cuts…
USDA Certifies Another Rural Business Investment Fund
…invested $20 million in 75 startup companies, attracted $90 million of outside capital and created approximately 250 jobs. Farm Credit System members are contributing $31 million to the Ag Innovation…
American Farm Bureau Looks Forward to NAFTA Renegotiation
Duvall The following may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “With the delivery of the required formal notice to Congress, the Trump administration has officially taken…
2016 California Cost of Milk Production Annual Available
California’s Dairy Industry in 2016 The California Dairy Statistics Annual for 2016 reported total milk production was down 1.1 percent, compared to the previous year, the number of dairy cows…
Stop Federal Water Extortion, Farm Bureau Says
…of unconstitutional taking that simply has to stop, Randy Parker, Utah Farm Bureau’s vice president of national government affairs, told the House Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans. Legislation known…
Citrus Group Sues USDA Over Lemons
A group of California citrus growers has filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The U.S. Citrus Science Council issued a press release claiming the rule to…
NAFTA Modernization Must Not Disrupt Pork Exports
…U.S. Trade Representative. In fact, U.S. manufacturing exports to Canada and Mexico have increased nearly 260 percent over the past 23 years, and U.S. farm exports to the countries have…
Almond Update: Importance of Water Quality
Water quality and irrigation go hand in hand for almond growers, and Spencer Cooper, Senior Manager of Irrigation and Water Efficiency for the Almond Board of California says it’s important…
Grilling Season Poised to Increase Meat Demand
…says consumers expect beef, chicken and pork prices to drop in the next couple of weeks, compared to one month ago. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
OTA Applauds Organic Research Investment Legislation
…supporting research projects that address the critical challenges faced by organic farmers. The bill was introduced by Democrats Chellie (Shell-lee) Pingree of Maine and Jimmy Panetta of California, along with…
EPA Launches WOTUS Review Web Page
…under the rule. Farm groups, including the American Farm Bureau Federation, have welcomed the review. AFBF says the rule, in its current form, grants regulatory control over virtually all waters….
U.S. Still Likely to Benefit from TPP
…in concluding the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, an Asia-Pacific trade deal under negotiation that excludes the United States but includes China. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
$7.4 Million for Research on Food Crops and Animals
…California, $980,000 University of California, Berkeley, California, $416,000 University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, $733,000 Iowa State University of Science and Technology, Ames, Iowa, $980,000 Iowa State University of Science and…
Perdue: Milk Marketing Order Done by 2018
A California representative asked the Secretary of Agriculture where the newly released milk marketing order is at in the process of being finalized and when the golden state could see…