…organic products meet consistent standards for all producers, domestic and foreign. Ensure USDA is positioned appropriately to review production technologies if scientifically required to ensure safety, while reducing regulatory burdens….
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 01-24-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. Water storage projects hit a bump in the funding-road and the California Farm Bureau Federation said…
The California Kitchen: Garlic Grilled Asparagus and Balsamic Syrup
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Garlic Grilled Asparagus and Balsamic Syrup with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 10 Individual Asparagus…
CoBank: Expect more Farm Bankruptcies in 2018
…reports that wheat and dairy producers are among the hardest hit, with an increase in Chapter 12 bankruptcy filings in Kansas and Wisconsin, reaching the highest level since 2012 last…
The California Kitchen: Asparagus Tempura
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Asparagus Tempura with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 10 Individual Asparagus 1 C. Club Soda…
TPP Talks Continue as Canada Shows Hesitation
…the agreement. Without the new TPP, the Association says: “Canadian beef producers will watch helplessly as our exports to Japan erode.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farmers Union Releases Priorities for Farm Bill
…grain and dairy, and for meaningful assistance to cotton producers. Recognizing the role family farmers play as stewards of our natural resources, NFU recommended a strong conservation title that provides…
USDA-APHIS to Review Research for Determination of Non-Regulated Status for Ultra-Low Gossypol Cottonseed
…of its potential to enhance the use of protein contained in cottonseed, to enhance the value of cottonseed to producers, and to enhance the overall sustainability of cotton and cottonseed…
Two Dairy Leaders Join Dairy Council of CA Board
…Dairy Council of California’s Board of Directors by Karen Ross, secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture. On his family’s farm in Tulare, California, Curti oversees operations for…
CCOF Annual Conference to Focus on Organic Hotspots
Registration is available for the California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) annual conference, Organic Hotspots: Revitalizing Rural America. The event is scheduled for February 22 and 23 at the Sheraton Grand…
U.S. Cotton Industry Contributions to Cotton USA Play Critical Role in Developing Export Markets
…for their support: the National Cotton Council; Cotton Incorporated; American Cotton Shippers Association; AMCOT; California Cotton Alliance; the Committee for Cotton Research; ICE Futures U.S.; Plains Cotton Growers, Inc.; Southern…
NPPC Commends USDA for Maintaining Essential Livestock Market Programs
…LMR market data ensures that reliable and accurate information that influence critical business decisions are available to thousands of producers and other market participants, including those in the futures market.”…
Secretary Perdue Outlines USDA Services in the Event of a Government Shutdown
…for everything they do to benefit the farmers, ranchers, foresters, and producers who depend on our services. It is their mission each day to fulfill our USDA motto, ‘Do right…
USDA Announces Plenary Speakers for the 2018 Agricultural Outlook Forum
…for conversation among producers, processors, policymakers, government officials, and non-governmental organizations, both foreign and domestic. Early arrivals may take part in two pre-forum field trips: a farm conservation tour of…