…should also be chosen from the group of medicines that the WHO considers “least important to human health.” The National Pork Producers Council called a ban on disease prevention uses…
Producers More Optimistic in October Survey
…next 12 months. At the same time, producers don’t expect lower prices during that same time period, either. Fewer producers expect to make major management changes from a year ago,…
“Growing Together” Latino Farmer Conference an Annual Success
…ranchers are a dynamic growing demographic in California and this conference aims to help Spanish-speaking farmers share, learn and grow in their native language,” said Curtis Tarver, NRCS acting state…
USDA NRCS Fire-Recovery Programs Continue in California
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California is continuing to offer assistance to landowners affected by recent catastrophic wildfires. The assistance, provided through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)…
U.S. Must Make Commitment to Agricultural Research
The National Pork Producers Council in testimony delivered urged Congress to renew its commitment to funding agricultural research to help America’s farmers feed a growing world population, improve public health…
Western View: The Emperor of the United States
California is known for some pretty odd characters. It started in the early days; the crazy time of the 49’ers brought out some outrageous personalities. One of the biggest was…
Cargill Aiming for Birth to Burger Beef Audit
…publication Meatingplace. Using RFID tags for cattle, they will be tracked from the time producers tag them, through processing at Cargill’s High River beef plant in Canada. A Cargill spokesperson…
USDA Invests $2.5 Billion in Rural Electric Infrastructure
…the power grid.” The funding will support infrastructure improvements in Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Mexico,…
Tour Shows Ornamental Pumpkin Big Business
…called a ‘cookie-cutter’ approach, and more unique varieties are better suited for roadside stands. He noted that three-quarters of the California crop go to retail stores while the other quarter…
Almond Board: Leadership Program Personal Experience
…how all sectors along the almond supply chain work together to provide a safe, sustainable product. About the Almond Board of California: Almond Board of California supports growers by developing…
Another Successful California Small Farm Conference
…producers, farmers’ markets managers, and other industry experts to share their knowledge with the community for 30 years. The leadership provided by the California Small Farm Conference Board of Directors…
USDA Aims to Improve Food and Nutrition Education for Low-Income Communities
…Projects Sitka Tribe of Alaska, Sitka, Alaska, $69,976 Uncommon Good, Claremont, California, $400,000 Community Services Unlimited Inc., Los Angeles, California, $400,000 Project Worthmore, Aurora, Colorado, $400,000 Re:Vision International, Denver, Colorado,…
Trucking Industry Bracing for ELD Mandate
The Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate for the trucking industry is expected to go into effect December 18th, causing a predicted impact to the livestock industry. The National Pork Producers…
Voting Begins for 2017 FSA County Committee Elections
Producers to Receive Ballots Week of Nov. 6 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will begin mailing ballots to eligible farmers and ranchers across the country for the 2017 Farm…