Ethanol producers from Mexico are considering the use of sorghum for production of the biobased fuel. The U.S. Grains Council recently hosted a trade team of Mexican ethanol producers in…
USDA Says Organic Eggs Have Largest Price Premiums
…decrease during the seven-year period, but fluctuated. Premiums for organic bread ranged from 25 to 45 percent above the non-organic price, and premiums for organic milk ranged from 50 to…
Purdue University Discovers Process Increasing Milk Shelf Life
…uses the heat already necessary for pasteurization to rapidly heat milk droplets. Myer said the promise of the technology is that it could reduce waste and allow milk to reach…
Lawmakers Call for Dairy Program Sign up Extension
…to USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack, the group of lawmakers say an extension of the deadline to December 31st “should be made permanent to give producers additional time to make informed…
Strawberry Tool Tells Producers When to Treat
There’s a new online strawberry tool developed by researchers in Florida and it can save California producers both time and money. Most of us know what strawberry production means to…
National Tequila Day
…was known as mezcal wine about the time the conquistadors came to the continent. Many names we recognize on the labels today were the very first commercial producers of tequila….
Adapting Drone Technology for California Ag
…to make the flying tools more valuable to the state’s producers. Adapting Drone Technology for California Ag Variable Rate Technology All Drone Solutions Owner Mark Hull says most drone use…
Legislation Help for Dairy Farmers
NMPF Supports Senate Legislation to Create Tax Incentive for Investments in Biogas and Nutrient Recovery The National Milk Producers Federation endorsed new Senate legislation that would help dairy farmers increase…
SGMA Timelines Necessary for Ag
Environmental groups are wanting to speed up SGMA timelines. Agriculture leaders say that time is needed for producers to plan. SGMA Timelines Necessary for Ag Agriculture Needs Time The Sustainable…
Help for Central Valley Rice Producers
NRCS and Ducks Unlimited Looking to Help Central Valley Rice Producers Improve Irrigation Efficiency USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is currently accepting applications from California landowners in 10 Central…
NPPC Opposes Proposed Animal Welfare Changes
The National Pork Producers Council wants its members to voice their opinions on the new organic animal welfare standards proposed by the U.S. Department of Ag. The standards are unprecedented…
Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Deal Goes to A Vote
…cattle producers, sheep and goat producers, along with beef, pork, and poultry packers and processors. Global Affairs Canada also notes significant opportunities in agricultural machinery and livestock management technologies. Global…
NMPF on Passage of Biotech Labeling Bill
…area. National Milk greatly appreciates the efforts of members of both the House and Senate on this issue, which unfortunately has been one of the most challenging – and important…
Consumers Backing Away from Higher-Priced, Cage-Free Eggs
…going cage-free, the premium-priced eggs are not selling well. The sluggish sales reportedly are making producers hesitate to invest in cage-free systems. The sales figures indicate a reversal from research…