…of a federal milk marketing order, which would incorporate all of California. California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Secretary Karen Ross said Wednesday’s session is an important part of…
Almond Board: Commitment to Research
…Grant program. “This investment continues California’s ongoing innovation in agricultural water use efficiency,” said CDFA Secretary, Karen Ross. “Farmers involved in this program are making positive on-farm changes to reduce…
USDA Seeks Sorghum Board Nominating Organizations
…1996. The board administers a coordinated program designed to expand foreign and domestic markets and uses for sorghum. Membership comprises sorghum producers and sorghum importers. The Secretary appoints board members…
USDA Seeks Nominators to American Lamb Board
…representatives, three feeder representatives, three first handlers, and one seedstock producer. The Secretary appoints board members from nominations submitted by certified organizations. Since 1966, Congress has authorized the establishment of…
USDA Seeks Nominators to Cattlemen’s Beef Board
…Act of 1985. The Secretary of Agriculture selects the appointees nominated by certified organizations representing beef, veal, and dairy producers and importers. Since 1966, Congress has authorized the establishment of…
Agriculture Committee Facing Confirmation Hearings
…and will take priority over work on the next farm bill. The committee must confirm the USDA Secretary, Deputy Secretary and a group of Assistant Secretary and Undersecretary positions. Sources…
Cotton Council International Elects 2017 Officers
…Tenn., was elected as secretary and Bruce Atherley, Washington, D.C., was elected as assistant secretary. Elected as 2017 CCI directors were: Dwayne Alford, a ginner from Yuma, Ariz.; Bobby Walton,…
Notice of Availability of Proposed Changes to the National Poultry Improvement Plan Program Standards
…once every 2 years, following the Biennial Plan Conference of the NPIP General Conference Committee. The NPIP General Conference Committee advises the Secretary on poultry health and represents cooperating State…
Growth Energy Honors Ag Secretary Vilsack with Award
…of the award: “We thank Secretary Vilsack for his unwavering dedication to the growth and success of the American ethanol industry throughout his time as Secretary of Agriculture and Governor…
Trump Tax Announcement Looming
The Donald Trump administration is expected to make an announcement soon regarding taxes and possible reforms. While little details were available, White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer last week said…
Farm Bill is for Everyone
…February 22 in Salinas, and February 23 in Los Angeles. In this video following last night’s meeting, CDFA Secretary Karen Ross discussed how the Farm Bill truly impacts every Californian….
EPA Confirmation Vote on the Horizon
…would push Democrats to hold the floor overnight in opposition to Pruitt’s nomination, as they did for Betsy DeVos’ nomination for Education secretary. However, following the all-night escapade, Devos was…
National Dairy Promotion and Research Board Members Appointed
…serving more than 2 consecutive terms. Members are selected by the Secretary from nominations submitted by dairy producer organizations, dairy importer organizations, general farm organizations, and Qualified Programs. View a…
U.S. Cattlemen’s Association Supporting Zinke as Secretary of Interior
Zinke The United States Cattlemen’s Association Tuesday announced its support for Congressman Ryan Zinke, the nominee by President Donald Trump to the Secretary of Interior position. The Senate Energy and…