Agriculture is in the crosshairs as class-action lawsuits seek huge monetary awards against agricultural producers, said a panel of experts at a workshop at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 100th…
Crop Year 2017 Demonstrated Growth for California Agriculture
…nearly six percent compared to 2016. California producers received more than $50 billion for their agricultural production in 2017, whereas the year prior farmers and ranchers received $46 billion. “As…
Checkoff-Funded Beef Quality Assurance Program’s Online Certification Option Reaches Major Milestone
More than 50,000 Have Been Certified through New, Convenient Process Learn about BQA Certification in your state. More than 50,000 cattle producers have been certified through the Beef Quality Assurance…
Grapeleaf Skeletonizer Flaring Up Again in California
Harrisina metallica The western grapeleaf skeletonizer A familiar foe to grape producers is back on the radar as a few reports of grapeleaf skeletonizer are coming out of the Central Coast. The western grapeleaf skeletonizer…
Producers Getting Onboard with H-2A Labor Before the Rush
Jackson Family Wines has been using H-2A labor to supplement their needs over the last few years, and Vineyard Manager Bart Haycraft said the merging of the two labor pools…
USDA Extends Deadline for Market Facilitation Program Applications
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced an extension to the original deadline for Market Facilitation Program applications. Agricultural producers who are seeking payments through the program, which is…
Antibiotics for Animal Agriculture Drops by A Third
…the National Turkey Federation, National Milk Producers Federation, McDonald’s Corporation, Walmart Inc., and Tyson Foods, lays out definitive components of effective stewardship. The framework comes after a two-year dialogue moderated…
Biosolorization a Potential Tool for Producers?
…producers another tool against soil-borne pests. The process is called biosolorization. Using the sun to solarize soil is nothing new but the process which covers the ground with a plastic…
Several Developments for Dairy in 2018
…the switch over to a Federal Milk Marketing Order after 50 years under the state milk pooling plan. Getting a federal order was a lengthy process and many dairy groups…
Celebrating National Pumpkin Pie Day
…To make a pumpkin pie, the pulp of the pumpkin is mixed with eggs, evaporated and/or sweetened condensed milk, and sugar and is typically flavored with nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves and…
Celebrating National Eggnog Day
…is observed once a year on the day before Christmas. Also known as egg milk punch, eggnog is a very popular drink throughout the U-S during the holidays. Eggnog is a…
Perdue Details USDA Functions in the Event of a Lapse in Federal Funding
…said Secretary Perdue. “Our employees work hard every day to benefit our customers and the farmers, ranchers, foresters, and producers who depend on our programs. During a shutdown, we will…
Perdue Applauds USDA’s 2018 Accomplishments
…reform, streamlining government, and refocusing USDA to be customer oriented. Perdue “In 2018 we have fought for American farmers, ranchers, and producers by delivering new and improved trade deals like…
Avocado Producers Bracing for Light 2019
…damage producers may see. Melban said most producers were done harvesting at the time, but the heat damage is now putting a damper on next year’s crop expectations. About the…