…the move would depress prices throughout Europe. A spokesperson with the European Milk Board says “only a real price increase and long-term stability on the market can save milk production…
The California Kitchen: Creamy Broccoli Cheese
…2 Cup Broccoli Florets ¼ Cup Carrots ¼ Cup Celery 4 Milk Cheese Slices 2 Cup Cream To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West….
CCM Supports Stay on Argentine Lemon Rule
…the President’s position on other trade negotiations from the perspective that deals such as the Trans-Pacific Partnership would have benefitted citrus producers, we support the Administration’s efforts to protect domestic…
NMPF, USDEC Urge Trump Administration Not to Cede Export Opportunities
The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) urged the Trump Administration not to retreat from pursuing new trade opportunities in the Pacific Rim, and…
Cattlemen Express Concerns With Trump Administration’s Trade Action
…been one of the greatest success stories in the long history of the U.S. beef industry. “Fact is American cattle producers are already losing out on $400,000 in sales every…
NOW Cost Pistachio Growers $100 Mil
…over-wintering populations down, but growers need to dedicate attention to the pest. NOW has been a rising concern for pistachio growers. Experts have recommended pistachio producers start practicing the integrated…
Uncertainty Ahead for Organic Animal Welfare Rule
…and Senate agriculture committees condemned the rule following its announcement by the Department of Agriculture. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service administrator said the new standards “allow producers to compete on a…
NPPC Endorses Pruitt For EPA Administrator
Pruitt Calling him a champion for American agriculture and a strong advocate for sound science and the rule of law, the National Pork Producers Council endorsed Oklahoma Attorney General Scott…
National Pork Producers Delegate Body Appointed
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the appointment of 163 producers and five importers to the 2017 National Pork Producers Delegate Body. The appointees were selected from nominees…
Role of Fossil Fuels in the U.S. Food System and the American Diet
…the food system’s reduced reliance on fossil fuels as an energy source. If faced with the CO2 tax, U.S. producers and consumers would adjust their behaviors in order to mitigate…
Funding for Potato Breeding Research
…of superior-performing varieties that can be brought to market as soon as possible. The United States is one of the top potato producers worldwide, and industry sales estimates topped $3.6…
Conaway on Nomination of Former Governor Sonny Perdue for USDA Secretary
…work diligently to turn those tides. As we begin working on the next Farm Bill, the Secretary will play a vital role in implementing positive changes for our producers and…
Perdue Nominated as Ag Secretary; Ag Groups Show Support
…to show their support. From the National Milk Producers Federation President and CEO Jim Mulhern: “America’s dairy farmers are looking forward to working with Secretary of Agriculture-designate Sonny Perdue, whose…
Farm Leaders Taking Part in Inaugural Parade Friday
…Bureau President Zippy Duvall, American Soybean Association President Ron Moore, U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance CEO Randy Krotz, National Pork Producers Council President John Weber, and National Association of Farm…