…he is confident the move to renegotiate NAFTA will “result in a better deal for our farmers, ranchers, foresters, and producers. “ From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news…
Agri View: Weather Costly to Producers
Everett Griner talks about the impact weather has had on our food producers in today’s Agri View. You know it takes good weather to produce a good…
Dairy Industry Welcomes Swift Action by USTR Lighthizer to Launch NAFTA Modernization Efforts
…the dairy industry’s top trade partners. The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) have repeatedly urged administration officials…
NMPF Facilitates NCIMS Passage of Proposals to Enhance Safety of Dairy Foods
The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) helped secure several positive developments for dairy farmers and their cooperatives at the National Conference on Interstate Milk Shipments (NCIMS) this week, as multiple…
NCBA Joins Canadian, Mexican Partners in Presidential Letter
…because of the unnecessary risk it places on our producers,” the letter states. “While there may be general agreement among the countries to improve some parts of the NAFTA trade…
2016 California Cost of Milk Production Annual Available
…milk for Class 1 (fluid milk) products remained relatively unchanged at 13.0 percent compared to 2015. Whole milk sales increased in 2016, while reduced fat, lowfat, and skim milk sales…
NAFTA Modernization Must Not Disrupt Pork Exports
Following notification by the Trump administration to Congress that it intends to modernize the trade agreement among the United States, Canada and Mexico, the National Pork Producers Council urged the…
Almond Update: Importance of Water Quality
…for plant health that producers keep a close eye on water quality. Cooper explains some problems that can come from poor water quality and says there are a few things…
Perdue: Milk Marketing Order Done by 2018
…asked Perdue about California-specific issues, including the status of a possible federal milk marketing order. “USDA is moving on this milk order, I’d like to get your thoughts on the…
State Milk Regulators Ask FDA for Assistance
State milk regulators requested that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) work with them to enforce the proper use of milk and milk product labeling terms, especially those meant…
Livestock Industry Calls for Relief from EPA’s Overly Burdensome Regulations
…producers. While EPA attempted to address the farming community’s concerns related to the SPCC rule, the program presents many unnecessary challenges for agricultural producers. NCBA and PLC asked EPA to…
Dairy Industry Launches Marketing Campaign
The dairy industry has launched a multi-year marketing campaign promoting more than just milk. The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, in partnership with America’s Dairy Farm Families and Importers, has…
Roberts, Stabenow, Pressing USDA on Canada Dairy Policy
…the U.S. Trade Representative’s office to provide continued engagement with Canada over its dairy pricing policies that are harmful to U.S. dairy producers. In a letter to Agriculture Secretary Sonny…
Canada Ag Census Shows Increase in Young and Women Farmers
…293,000 during the 2011 Census. While people age 55 and over still make up the fastest-growing segment of farmers in Canada, the latest report shows slightly more producers under age…