…industry researchers will help producers and the irrigation community to continue to be more efficient in food production and water management — something the Central Valley prides itself on in…
Agri View: Solar Power and Farming
Everett Griner talks about solar power in today’s Agri View. Everett discusses why a lot of producers have turned to the sun to power their operations. You know fior many…
Agri View: Crackdown on Mislabeled Products
…jolted me. All the milk you are buying doesn’t come from a cow. It doesn’t? Some of it comes from coconuts, almonds, cashews. Even soybeans. You better believe dairy farmers…
Pressure Mounting for Accurate Labeling of Imitation Dairy Products
…agency would be “taking a very close and fresh look” at what products using dairy-specific terms will be allowed to label the items as such. Federal standards currently define milk…
Dairy MPP Enrollment Deadline a Month Away
…At the time, the National Milk Producers Federation encouraged dairy producers to “take a second look at the program” and its revisions. According to USDA, dairy producers must select new…
Farm Bureau to Offer Dairy Revenue Protection Insurance
…components, such as milkfat, protein and other milk solids. A majority of dairy farmers selling milk in the U.S. are paid based on the amount of milkfat and protein in…
Highlighting the Importance of Foreign Markets to California
…have on producers. The Chinese tariff increase is a particular concern for California. Johansson noted reports of some nut producers and processors having a conflict with their products that were…
Raising Chicks to Backyard Chickens
…of them. Soft, cute, and just adorable little creatures that can stand in the palm of your hand. Those cuties could one day be producers of the eggs you use…
Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Slips in April Report
…and 15 points below its February reading. Organizers say the sharp drop in the ag producer sentiment index was attributable to producers’ weakening perceptions of current conditions in the production…
New TPP Moving Forward
…the pact. The National Pork Producers Council points out that Japan is the top pork export market for the United States. Further, the Trans-Pacific Partnership was expected to add $4…
Agri View: NAFTA and Farm Bill Problems
Everett Griner talks about problems with NAFTA in today’s Agri View. Everett looks at the Farm Bill and what it may bring for producers. Here is the way one may…
Agri View: Tough Times for Cotton Producers
Everett Griner talks about the tough times cotton producers have had in today’s Agri View. Everett looks at what needs to change and what is in the future for cotton…
Perdue To Allow Modified FMD Virus Onto US Mainland
…a highly contagious viral foreign animal disease that affects domestic livestock – including cattle, swine, sheep, goats, and domestic cervids – with reduced milk and meat productivity, illness, and death….
Secretary Perdue Comments on Senate Confirmation of Ken Barbic
…continues its mission of helping agricultural producers feed, fuel, and clothe the world, effective communication with Congress is a key element. Ken Barbic will bring a combination of an agricultural…