…that the agency would be renewing efforts to enforce labeling standards when it comes to non-dairy, milk alternatives. The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) has applauded the FDA’s decision to…
Nighttime Labor Regulations Quietly Moving Fast
…the proposed nighttime labor regulations is that the common practice of employees using headlamps will no longer be sufficient. Farmers will also be challenged with arranging adequate lighting equipment that…
Market Analyst Says Dairy Industry is Under Pressure
The dairy industry continues to be put under pressure while farms big and small are closing nationwide. Farmers tried to make due with what they had, producing more when the…
Japan May Remove Age Restrictions on Beef Imports
…met to discuss the future of restrictions on American beef over concerns regarding bovine spongiform encephalopathy, commonly known as mad cow disease. Japanese news bureau Kyodo News reported that a…
CA FFA is giving away California Agriculture License Plates for Free
…the the California FFA address. You can also visit a local FFA chapter and ask an advisor for more information. CA FFA is giving away California Agriculture License Plates for…
Agri View: BFTP-Bats, One of Farmer’s Best Friends
Bats are just creepy creatures to most people. Everett Griner talks about how bats are one of farmer’s best friend in today’s Agri View. BFTP-Bats, One of Farmers Best Friends…
Getting the Needs of ‘Commercial Organic’ Operations Heard on a National Level
Large and mid-size organic growers may need to become more involved in national advocacy groups to ensure their needs are also being considered when lobbying for changes in the industry….
NPPC Testifies In Support Of USMCA
…NPPC pointed out. “The USMCA will maintain and strengthen our strong economic ties with our North American neighbors,” testified Maria Zieba, NPPC’s director of international trade. “Preserving the North American…
Valuable Rancher Recordkeeping Tool from NCBA Available for 2019
NCBA’s Pocket-Sized Redbook Has Offered Efficient Recordkeeping to Ranchers for More Than 30 Years Courtesy NCBA A pocket-sized recordkeeping tool from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, offered to cattle producers…
Several Conservation Projects Recognized at CARCD Annual Convention
…Soil Conservationist Drew Mather, for his outreach project with Cantonese farmers in Silicon Valley. Humbly highlighting the project as a collaborative team effort, Mather noted the work with growers in…
Cattlemen, Sheep Producers Urge Senate Action
The Public Lands Council (PLC), National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), and American Sheep Industry Association (ASI) praised the passage of H.R. 6784, the Manage our Wolves Act. The Act requires…
USDA Invests to Support Military Veterans Pursuing Farming and Ranching Careers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announces six awards to help military veterans pursue farming and ranching careers. Grants are made through NIFA’s…
Royalty of the Poultry World
…egg production in North America. This changed the moment the Leghorn set foot in U.S. territory. Polish chickens have evolved to become the royalty of the poultry exhibition world and…
US Officials Have Mixed Feelings Toward the Passage of a Farm Bill
…of both the House and the Senate are pushing to compromise on a Bill before the new year. Many US Americans and farmers rely on the security of the Farm…