As the dairy industry evolves, companies across the U.S. are looking to capitalize on increasing milk production through international joint ventures. A new report from CoBank says that while the…
Republicans Deliver Letter to Congressional Leadership Calling on Section 199A Changes
…a tax advantage for producers who sell to cooperatives instead of private and independent businesses. The letter says any remedy should retroactively restore the competitive marketplace for producers and replicate…
USDA Seeking Dismissal of OTA Lawsuit
…the Hagstrom Report. In response to the request, the Organic Trade Association says it believes USDA seeks the dismissal “to avoid explaining to America’s organic producers and consumers why it…
Agri View: Food Consumption Study
…a glass of milk a day. Of course, some will eat more. Some will eat less. And that is the way it goes. That’s Agri View for today. I’m Everett…
How Dairy Farmers Are Helping Us Meet Our Climate Goals
…our great state. California is the country’s number-one milk producer and our dairy farmers work diligently to provide the highest quality milk for America’s families. A great many of these…
Agri View: Impact of Snow
Everett Griner talks about the impact snow has on producers in areas where snowfall is unusual in today’s Agri View. You know it doesn’t snow very much where I live….
Significant Growth Expected for Ice Cream Sales
…the rising demand for hand-made products comprised of high-quality ingredients. Advances made in packaging providing better convenience are driving demand for take-home products. Many producers are also developing new flavors…
2018 USDA Ag Outlook Forum Offers Pre-Forum Field Trips on Farming and Research
…community, offering a platform for conversation among producers, processors, policymakers, government officials, and non-governmental organizations, both foreign and domestic. Sign up for a Pre-Forum field trip at the AOF Registration…
Celebrating a Heart Healthy Food
…February 16th is National Almond Day. Whether you are eating them by themselves, using almond milk, pasta, flour, butter, oil or meal, almonds offer a delicious flavor along with many…
U.S. Cattlemen’s Association Wants Beef Defined
…“U.S. cattle producers take pride in developing the highest quality, and safest, beef in the world, and labels must clearly distinguish that difference.” USCA is not the only industry group…
USDA Helps Dairy and Beef Industries Reach More Domestic and Global Markets
…Programs. The National Dairy FARM Program comprises dairy farmers, cooperatives and processors across the United States. The National Milk Producers Federation, with support from Dairy Management, Inc., created the National…
USDA Partners with Dairy Innovation Center
…adoption of innovative technologies and increase energy efficiency improvements on U.S. dairy farms,” Secretary Perdue said. “These improvements will help producers diversify revenues and reduce utility expenses, while they strive…
The California Kitchen: Rocky Road
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Rocky Road with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 C Milk Chocolate 1/2 C Toasted…
Cattlemen Applaud Introduction of Strong Bipartisan Bill in U.S. Senate
…agree on is that a responsibly-run cattle ranch isn’t a toxic Superfund site,” said fifth-generation California rancher and NCBA President Kevin Kester. “On behalf of cattle producers across America, I…