…intended to keep the American agricultural industry secure. “By signing this bill, we are protecting our crop insurance programs and funding that producers rely on in times of disaster,” President…
Industry Excited for Dairy Policy Reforms in Farm Bill
Industry members have expressed significant support for some of the dairy policy reforms put forth in the farm bill that should prove beneficial for dairy farmers. The National Milk Producers…
Almond Matters: Controlling Fleabane and Marestail in Orchards
…is not an easy one to control.” The weeds are both prolific seed producers and leaving them unchecked can cause significant issues later in the season. Lopez noted the importance…
Ag Must Be Part Of U.S.-EU Trade Deal, Groups Insist
…National Pork Producers Council, urged the Trump administration “to continue stressing to [the EU] that only a truly comprehensive agreement will be acceptable to the Administration and, ultimately, to the…
Round Two of Trade Mitigation Payments Coming From USDA
…Three programs were initiated in September to help address the negative impact associated with the trade disputes. The Market Facilitation Program (MFP) payments will now be available to producers of…
USDA Highlights Benefits of Improved Dairy Safety Net Tool
More than 21,400 dairy producers opted for coverage through the Margin Protection Program for Dairy (MPP-Dairy) in 2018, up by more than 2,000 producers from the previous year. This U.S. Department of…
World Ag Expo Gearing Up with Top Product Winners
…producers can make faster genetic progress towards a stronger, more disease resistant herd, reducing losses and drug use. Immunity+ heritability is 30%, similar to that of milk production. Semex is…
Groups Respond to House Passage of Farm Bill
…truly appreciate all your hard work.” National Milk Producers Federation NMPF Thanks Congress for Sending Pro-Dairy Farm Bill to White House, Urges President to Sign The National Milk Producers Federation…
California Farm Bureau Urges House to Pass Farm Bill
…makes a number of improvements to conservation programs, including the popular Environmental Quality Incentives Program. It continues specific programs for fruit, vegetable, nut and nursery producers, as well as initiatives…
New WOTUS Rule Proposal Brings Optimism
…know where federal jurisdiction begins and ends. President Trump is making good on his promise to reduce burdensome regulations to free our producers to do what they do best –…
House and Senate Ag Committee Leaders Release Farm Bill Conference Report
…and predictability for all producers – of all crops – across all regions across the country. I thank my counterparts in the Senate and House for coming to – and…
Cattlemen Urge Action to Reduce Trade Barriers in Japan
…potential economic impact of a U.S.-Japan bilateral trade agreement, Kester noted that reducing tariff and non-tariff trade barriers would benefit Japanese consumers and U.S. cattle producers. Japan is the top…
Environmental Footprint of California Livestock Often Gets Inflated
…beef with livestock, so to say, they use global numbers to convince people here in California and the U.S. to forgo the consumption of milk, meat, eggs and so forth,”…
U.S. Beef Gains New Market Access in Morocco
…from day one, and the opening of the Moroccan market is good news for our producers,” said Secretary Perdue. “American beef is the best in the world, and once Moroccans…