The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is mailing out materials to 8,000 ‘small’ and ‘very small’ farming operations to inform producers what is expected of them under the…
Legislation Calls for More Ag Inspectors to Bolster Food Safety
…American Farm Bureau Federation, the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA), the National Pork Producers Council, and the U.S. Cattlemen’s Association. “Invasive species have been estimated to cost…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-29-19
…a growing population, the fact that consumers are OK with paying more for alternative milk products and how the California Farm Bureau is promoting the USMCA. Tune in to the…
Industry Reaction to Trade Aid Announcement
…of the Market Facilitation Program. National Sorghum Producers Board of Directors Chairman Dan Atkisson, a sorghum farmer from Stockton, Kansas, made the following statement in response: “National Sorghum Producers appreciates…
USDA Announces Details of Support Package for Farmers
…and unfairly affect our producers. USDA is using a variety of programs to support American farmers, ranchers, and producers. Details of USDA’s Market Facilitation Program (MFP) MFP signup at local…
California Groups Receive Nearly One-Third of Latest ATP Payments
…USA Rice Federation/US Rice Producers Association. Other national groups and associations that will assist California farmers and ranchers include the National Potato Promotion Board, the National Association of State Departments…
Another Strong Year for Plant-Based Food
…than two-thirds of the entire plant-based market and 13 percent of the entire fluid milk category. A major contributing factor to the sales growth is the decision of many grocery…
USDA Awards Agricultural Trade Promotion Funding
…agricultural producers while President Trump works to address long-standing market access barriers. “China and other nations haven’t played by the rules for a long time and President Trump is standing…
CBB Executives Detail Recent Beef Leadership Trip to Taiwan and Japan
…promotion event, with a focus on new U.S. beef menu options and ways to promote U.S. beef, was another highlight. U.S. beef producers shared their farming and cattle-raising practices with…
Leading Dairy Co-Ops Form Joint Dairy Marketing Agency
…is comprised of nearly 400 producer members responsible for approximately 40 percent of California’s milk production, making it the largest member-owned milk marketing and processing cooperative in the state. DFA…
Significant Increase in Prune Production Forecast
…in California. The 2019 dried plum season has had generally good growing conditions. A fairly successful bloom period has resulted in producers describing a good fruit set and strong crop. …
Administration of Trade Relief Funding Criticized Over Sizable JBS Award
…and hogs from American producers. “We bought protein from them that was produced by U.S. producers there and took it off the market to support the prices,” Secretary Perdue noted. …
Transform Registration for California Cotton on Hold Despite EPA Approval
…right direction, and an excellent stepping stone for the state of California to start really further evaluating and working on making it available to producers in California as a full…
Funding to Support Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers
…30 years, the 2501 Program has helped reach socially disadvantaged agricultural producers – farmers and ranchers who have experienced barriers to service due to racial or ethnic prejudice. The 2014…