We’ve been discussing the new Almond Alliance of California. President Kelly Covello tells us more about the alliance and its recent transition from the Almond Hullers and Processors Association. More…
African leaders visit CDFA
…aspects of energy in the agricultural sector, such as achieving zero-net energy, renewables and biogas. The Mandela Washington Fellowship brings young leaders to the United States for academic coursework and…
Dairy Industry Leaders Pledge Cooperation
…president of the U.S. Dairy Export Council. Signing for Mexico were Salvador Álvarez Morán, president of the Mexico Livestock Association (CNOG) and Juan Carlos Pardo, president of the National Chamber…
Cargill Stops Antibiotic Use in Turkey Flocks
…companies are responding to concerns about antibiotic use and resistance by consumers and investors. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Read the full article in Global Meat…
U.S. Orange Juice Production Declining
…with trends that have also been observed for other types of fruit juice and caloric soft drinks in the United States. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Brazil Could Clear U.S. GMO Corn Imports This Fall
…GMO soybean production will face stiff opposition, China is seeking to increase soybean output and encourage more crop rotations with corn. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Farm Safety for Just Kids Disbands
…The statement says “Farm Safety for Just Kids has accomplished what Marilyn Adams set out to do nearly 30 years ago.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Land Grant Universities Compiling Animal Feed Database
21 land-grant institutions are collaborating to provide researchers, producers and industry partners’ up-to-date, research-based information on the nutrient needs of agricultural animals. Since forming in 2010, the National Animal Nutrition…
FDA Memo Urges ‘Reset’ on Nutrition Goals
…problems in the U.S. have nutritional causes.” The review was completed in December of 2014 but never released to the public. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
CA Nitrogen Assessment Brings Improvement Opportunities
…environment, human health and the climate. A new report from the Agricultural Sustainability Institute at UC Davis offers a big picture look at the scale and impacts of nitrogen in…
Program Preserves Ag Land for Climate Benefits
In Its Second Year, Cap-and-Trade Funded SALC Program Commits $37.4 Million to Shield Agricultural Land from Development Twenty California properties may be permanently set aside for agriculture thanks to a…
Pecan Marketing Order Increases Interest
…president of the California Pecan Grower’s Association Mark Hendrixson says is encouraging. “It’s very encouraging. We had a really nice venue here at Linwood Nursery and had fantastic turnout.” Hendrixson…
First-half Pork, Beef Export Volumes Ahead of Last Year
…down five percent. First-half export volume was up three percent to 541,000 some metric tons, while value fell 10 percent to $2.91 billion. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
Farm Tech Investing Dips after Record Year
…crop technology experienced an uptick. The decrease of investments follows a record high $4.6 billion investment in agriculture technologies last year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….