…opportunities, details on the potential stink bug damage, colleges interacting with the ag industry and details on the National Heirloom Expo that’s coming up. Tune in to the show for…
California Table Olives Look to Bounce Back in 2019
The 2019 forecast for California olives is a welcomed sight after last year’s disastrous season. USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) issued the official 2019 California Table Olive Forecast that’s…
DPR/CDFA Announce Team for Chlorpyrifos Alternatives
…and the Work Group, visit our website. Quick facts about Chlorpyrifos Chlorpyrifos is used to control pests on a variety of crops, including alfalfa, almonds, citrus, cotton, grapes and walnuts. It…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 08-15-19
…of the National Organic Program, why managing dust during almond harvest is important and details on the YF&R Excellence in Agriculture award applications. Tune in to the show for these…
FMCSA Publishes Hours of Service Proposal
…provide $274 million in savings for the U.S. economy and American consumers. The trucking industry is a key component to the national economy—employing more than seven million people and moves…
Farmers Prevented from Planting Crops on More than 19 Million Acres
…on the RMA website. Official USDA estimates of total acres planted, harvested and to be harvested, yield, and production are available from USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service at nass.usda.gov. Source: USDA/Farm Service…
Plan to Use Farm Bill Funding to Support Animal Disease Prevention and Management
…new programs: the National Animal Vaccine and Veterinary Countermeasures Bank (vaccine bank) and the National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program (NADPRP). It also expands funding opportunities for the existing…
Celebrating Value of Farmers Markets During National Farmers Market Week
We are nearing the end of National Farmers Market Week, which serves as an opportunity to celebrate the many benefits that farmers markets bring to local communities. There are currently…
Importance of USMCA for American Dairy Producers
Lawmakers recently heard from several agricultural industry members about the reasons that the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) needs to be ratified quickly. President and CEO of the U.S. Dairy Export Council,…
Currency Realignment Bill Could Boost Farm Economy
…fix will increase American exports and boost our manufacturing and farming economy,” said Senator Baldwin. The legislation is being supported by groups such as the National Farmers Union (NFU), and…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 08-05-19
…as more on the USMCA and Senate Bill 224. You’ll also hear a report on the importance of integrity for the National Organic Program and the big winners of the…
NCBA Hails Increased Access to European Markets for U.S. Beef
WASHINGTON (NCBA) — Jennifer Houston, President of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), joined President Trump and other NCBA officers at a White House signing ceremony for an agreement that…
NCBA Applauds Introduction of the Define WOTUS Act
WASHINGTON (NCBA) – National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Senior Vice President, Government Affairs, Colin Woodall released the following statement in response to the introduction of the Define WOTUS Act by…
Successful 2019 Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting Wraps Up in Colorado
DENVER (NCBA) — The 2019 Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting wrapped up today with a meeting of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Board of Directors. The meeting kicked off on…