…The American Farm Bureau Federation, U.S. Dairy Export Council, National Milk Producers Federation, and North American Meat Institute have all expressed approval for Trevino to take up the position. Trevino’s…
California Dairies to Expect Letters from Central Valley Water Board
…or cover it in their dairy program. Sousa provided an example of the type of parcel that may not be accounted for. “Let’s say a dairy farmer owns 40 acres…
USDA Has Big Expectations for Agricultural Exports
…along with increased exports of livestock, poultry, and dairy products are also contributing factors to the overall growth. Secretary Vilsack noted that $1.14 billion in domestic economic activity is generated…
Dairy Donation Program Provides Funding Support to Address Food Insecurity
…purchase fresh milk or bulk dairy products for processing into consumer products. Farmers, cooperatives, and other dairy organizations can be reimbursed for the cost of milk needed for donated dairy…
USDA Announces Improvements to the Dairy Safety Net and New Pandemic Market Volatility Assistance Program
…to dairy farmers on a variety of dairy topics available from USDA or other sources. A handler will have until March 1, 2022 to directly provide educational opportunities to dairy…
Rising Global Income Levels Help Keep Demand Strong for California Ag Products
…dairy. Increased global demand for those products bodes well for California producers moving forward. “Those incomes, globally, are expected to continue to rise. We see evidence of what I’m talking…
Health Bite: Comparing Milk and Alternatives
…American with family roots in the dairy industry, I’m also a nutrition nerd who enjoys many different kinds of non-dairy milk. For the sake of brevity, let’s take a look…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Receives Praise from Agriculture
…American Farm Bureau Federation, U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), United Fresh Produce Association, and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture. “We are grateful for the bipartisan leadership from…
Industry Collaboration Aims to More Efficiently Address Water Issues
…for water sustainability for the entire industry. “It is a position that is open and available to all members of the dairy and cattle communities regardless of membership of trade…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 08-10-21
…working outdoors, Sec. Vilsack hearing from Valley growers about challenges facing the industry, and an initiative to help dairy and cattle communities access drought resources. Tune in to the show…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 08-02-21
…impacts of COVID and wildfire in Monterey County shown in an annual crop report, and the research grant of $10 million will support the dairy industry’s net-zero initiative. Tune in…
Research Grant of $10 Million Will Support Dairy Industry’s Net Zero Initiative
A $10 million dollar grant from the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research will help the dairy industry implement the Net Zero Initiative. The grant funding will support the advancement…
Performance Measures Updated for Multiple USDA Programs
…Access and Development Program, and the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives. “These improvements will make it easier for USDA AMS’ grant programs recipients to report their accomplishments,” AMS Administrator Bruce Summers…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 07-23-21
…organic dairy farmers struggling to navigate a terrible year of drought and the challenges hurdling guest worker programs. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…