Deformed Wing Virus, a leading cause of honey bee losses, has been found to be more genetically diverse than previously thought (USDA/ARS) — Deformed Wing Virus (DWV), one of the…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 10-24-19
…Shell Egg Advisory Committee and coverage of sustainable farming at the Sustainable Ag Expo. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media…
2020 Enrollment for Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage Programs Open
Safety Net Program Payments for 2018 Have Started WASHINGTON (USDA/FSA-Oct. 15, 2019) — Agricultural producers now can enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs –…
California Sued for Violating Constitution with Proposition 12
…of California millions of dollars a year for enforcement, compounded by a loss of tax revenue from farm businesses. The report also projects an increase in consumer prices for products…
California Receives Nearly $28 Million for Dairy Margin Coverage
The Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program will be issuing more than $300 million in 2019 to nearly 23,000 dairy producers. California enrolled the highest production volume of any state, while…
President Trump Signs U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement. Ag Groups Respond
…have benefitted greatly from growing demand for U.S. beef in Japan. While Japanese consumers enjoy high quality U.S. beef, they unfortunately pay a higher price for U.S. beef due to…
USDA Opens 2020 Enrollment for Dairy Margin Coverage Program
…priced protection to dairy producers when the difference between the all-milk price and the average feed cost (the margin) falls below a certain dollar amount selected by the producer. The…
Ag Groups Respond to Trump Administration Announcement Upholding the RFS
…nearly all vehicles now on the road and recognize the loss in demand caused by small refinery waivers. Today’s proposal will also encourage increased biofuel infrastructure through the federal budget…
NCBA Exposes Relationship of OCM and HSUS
…a Nebraska rally demanding government intervention to alleviate price disparities impacting cattle markets: “Yesterday, an HSUS-funded organization called the Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM) held a rally in Omaha, Nebraska…
Farm Bureau Releases Milk Program Recommendations
…on a commodity-by-commodity basis; Collect more robust pricing information by significantly expanding the Agriculture Department’s mandatory price reporting survey; and Simplify milk pricing rules in the Southeast by aligning the…
American Dairy Demand Highest in Five Decades
While dairy producers might not be feeling it amidst ongoing trade issues and price concerns, the demand for dairy is the strongest it’s been in the past five decades. According…
UC ANR Takes In-Depth Look at the Cannabis Industry
…from a study of price patterns at California cannabis retailers. Other research explores the demographics of cannabis farmers, the characteristics of farms that are applying for cultivation permits, and what…
Agriculture Groups Respond to Japan Trade Deal
…a higher price for U.S. beef due to the massive 38.5 percent tariff. Removing that tariff allows more Japanese consumers to enjoy more U.S. beef at a more competitive price….
‘Increase in Citations’ Expected with Labor Code Changes from AB 1805
…definition of 24-hour hospitalization. “In addition, any employee who suffers an amputation, the loss of an eye, or any serious degree of permanent disfiguration also qualifies as ‘serious injury or…