…last year’s crop, according to a survey conducted by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. The forecast is based on 900 thousand bearing acres. Production for the Nonpareil variety is forecast…
Senate to Vote on GMO Bill
…it will follow the spirit of the law in crafting the rules and will require labeling for all GMO ingredients. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service…
California Water Alliance Changes Initiative Plans
…the full interview with Karen Musson here.07-05-Karen Musson Full Interview While the effort to gather signatures for the original ballot proposal was popular among some Central Valley farmers, there was…
Agri View: Pesticide Use and Losing Ability to Produce
…Farmers Stopped Using Them? Bugs, crop diseases and weeds are realities of life. Whether organic or conventional, farmers face these challenges each day. If tools like insecticides, herbicides, fertilizers were…
Commission Announces New Executive Director
…will continue with the legacy solidifying strong relationships with wheat growers, breeders, handlers, and all the wheat industry representatives. We have a bright future for California Wheat ahead of us.”…
Vermont GMO Labeling Law in Effect
…Senate planned this week on a national law that would preempt state laws. While enforcement of the Vermont law will not start until next year, if the measure still stands…
Brexit Could Bring Market, Policy Impacts for U.S. Grains
…the change could impact farmers’ bottom lines is among the many questions. The EU does not import large volumes of U.S. corn due to trade barriers related to biotechnology. Overall,…
Lawsuit Filed Against Hormel’s “Natural” Products
…USDA’s definition of “natural” is: “A product containing no artificial ingredient or added color and is only minimally processed.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service …
Canada Proposes Stronger Rules for Antimicrobial Drugs
A government agency in Canada is proposing stronger rules for antimicrobial drugs to combat antimicrobial resistance. Health Canada, the nation’s government department responsible for national public health, proposed the regulations…
Third largest Hog Producer using Wheat in Feed
The Maschhoffs, a family owned company that is the nation’s third-largest hog producer, says the plunge in wheat prices has the company using wheat in feed rations. Pro Farmer’s First…
USDA Announces Support for Next Generation Farmers
The Department of Agriculture last week announced $8.4 million of competitive grants to support USDA partner organizations that benefit minority farmers. The funding seeks to support training, outreach and technical…
Tools to Help Dairy Farmers
NMPF Offers Updated Tools to Help Dairy Farmers Enrolling in Margin Protection Program for 2017 The National Milk Producers Federation has updated its Margin Protection Program website –futurefordairy.com – with…
‘Keep Management Local’ Still Focus for SGMA
…manage groundwater beyond what you might have done, that’s sustainable at the local level. It makes sense to be involved; let your voice be heard and help manage future supply.”…
Fruit and Tree Nuts Outlook
by Agnes Perez and Gustavo Ferreira, USDA Economic Research Service Lower Supplies Boost Early-Summer Prices for Sweet Cherries and Melons In late June, USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released…