…organism” on livestock or poultry labeling. The new law gives USDA two years to create and finalize rules implementing the law. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
BPI Dropping Some from “Pink Slime’ Lawsuit
…week to less than two million pounds, forcing BPI to close three facilities and let go of more than 700 employees. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Poll Shows Support for TPP
…percent said they would be more likely to support TPP if they knew it would provide new markets overseas for U.S. farm products. The American Farm Bureau Federation says the…
The California Kitchen: Brown Sugar and Honey Walnut Carrots
…Sugar 1 Cup Walnuts 1 Pound Baby Carrots 1 Tbs Honey 4 Tbs Whole Butter To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California…
Delta Habitat Restoration Project Documents Released
1,528-acre Wetlands Project Would Help Delta Smelt and Advance California EcoRestore As it works to restore some of the rich tidal wetland habitat that once dominated the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta…
USDA Quarterly Hogs and Pigs Survey Coming Soon
…late August. All hog and pig producers in California have a chance of being selected for this survey. Last year, NASS collected data from 76 percent of the national sample….
California Has a Stable Farm Workforce
…a year.” In 2014, nonfarm crop support firms brought an average of 205,000 farmworkers to crop farms, while direct-hires on crop farms was 175,000. “Our data show that California has…
USDA to Measure Small Grain Production
…California agriculture and it is crucial for us to have accurate data about this key sector of the economy,” said NASS Pacific Regional Director, Chris Messer. “We will contact more…
Low Supply Restricts Pecan Products
…director of Georgia Pecan Growers, Janis Dees, talked at the California Pecan Growers Association’s annual conference about pecan products or more specifically, the lack thereof. If you think about products…
USDA to Purchase Surplus Cheese, Continue to Assist Dairy Producers
…insecurity and provide for added stability in the marketplace.” USDA received requests from Congress, the National Farmers Union, the American Farm Bureau and the National Milk Producers Federation to make…
August Dairy Market Report
…and Australia. Read the full report (.pdf) The Dairy Market Report is written and produced by the National Milk Producers Federation and sponsored by Dairy Management Inc. in Rosemont, Ill….
Farm City Newsday Podcast for August 23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
Ritchie Bros.’ Largest-Ever Tipton, CA Auction
…to online bidders, from as far away as Hungary, Poland and Australia. Approximately 72 percent of the equipment was sold to buyers from California. Every item was sold without minimum…
Resistance Still Focus for Spinach Varieties
…spinach breeding were highlighted recently at the Rijk Zwann research farm in the Salinas Valley. General manager for Rijk Zwaan, USA, Rick Falconer, said there’s still a big focus on…