…decades of sound nutrition and medical advice, charged the National Milk Producers Federation, the International Dairy Foods Association and the U.S. Dairy Export Council in a letter to the Obama…
Building Blocks For Climate Smart Agriculture
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack summarizes USDA building blocks for climate smart agriculture and how US producers can use these to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Building Blocks For Climate Smart Agriculture…
Conservation Reserve Program Results
…water quality, prevent soil erosion and create and protect wildlife habitat. Since 2009, USDA has invested more than $29 billion to help producers make conservation improvements, working with as many…
Two Sides of TPP
…($2.81 per hundredweight), cheese ($1.68 per hundredweight), nonfat dry milk ($1.29 per hundredweight) and all milk (21 cents per hundredweight). Net trade is expected to increase for rice, cotton, beef,…
Livestock Review
…milk cows for March that produced 3.61 billion pounds of milk. Milk production is up 9 percent from February, 2016 and down 2 percent from March 2015. Monthly milk per…
Public Service Recognition Week
…Some of them check the health of cattle and chickens, or the safety of eggs and milk. More than a few of our vets wear cowboy boots on a daily…
Strengthen Rural Communities
…internationally,” said Secretary Tom Vilsack. “To help these communities remain prosperous and viable, we need to support discovery of new ways that promote economic viability among producers, small businesses, and…
Habitat for Wildlife and Pollinators
…decades, in part because of milkweed lost to agriculture, development and other causes. This is why NRCS is working with agricultural producers in 10 states to plant milkweed and other…
PlacerGROWN Farmers’ Markets Opening for Summer
…honey, eggs, herbs and other items from a variety of local producers. “As one of the best agricultural regions in California, Placer County is the perfect place to embrace a…
Adapting to a Changing Climate
…plan called for our nation’s food and forestry producers to embrace innovation and conservation like never before. For over 150 years, American farmers, ranchers and forest landowners have adapted in…
USDA Unveils New ‘Urban Agriculture Toolkit’
…private partners into one comprehensive resource to help small-scale producers manage all aspects of their business. From protecting soil health to marketing to schools and grocery store chains, USDA has…
Antimicrobial Resistance Research
…makers, producers, processors, retailers and consumers. Design and conduct studies that evaluate the impact and efficacy of proposed research, education and extension/outreach interventions on antimicrobial resistance across the food chain,…
Agri View: Cattle Ranching
…1, 2015. (USDA) 30.3 million beef cows 9.32 million milk cows 39.6 million cows and heifers that calved, up 3% from 38.6 million previous year 2015 calf crop estimated 34.3…
NMPF Announces Staff Reorganization; Welcomes Two New Employees
In an effort to further advance the National Milk Producers Federation’s strategic agenda, Emily Meredith, formerly NMPF’s vice president of animal care, has been promoted to chief of staff, the…