…operation, which includes poultry, beef cattle, row crops, and sweet corn. “I am honored and humbled to serve America’s agricultural industry in this new capacity,” Lohr said. “As a 5th…
BEE Where Website Helps Growers
…lets agricultural commissioners issue civil penalties when a beekeeper does not register or does not provide notification of movement of bees. According to a news release from CCM, knowing where…
U.S. Pork Losses from Trade Dispute with Mexico: $1.5 Billion
…1 billion, or $8 per animal, from the ongoing trade dispute with China. Mexico and China represent approximately 40 percent of total U.S. pork exports. Source: National Pork Producers Council…
Agriculture Groups Respond to USMCA Signing
…continues the progress American farmers and ranchers have made since the North American Free Trade Agreement took effect in 1994. “Agricultural exports to Canada and Mexico increased from $8.9 billion…
Secretary Perdue Comments on Signing of USMCA
…entire American economy, including the agriculture sector. “The new USMCA makes important specific changes that are beneficial to our agricultural producers. We have secured greater access to the Mexican and…
Combatting ACP by Removing Abandoned Citrus Farms
…the many tools used to combat the spread of Asian citrus psyllid (ACP). The Tulare County Board of Supervisors authorized $250,000 for the Agricultural Commissioner’s Department to use in the…
USMCA Signing Doesn’t Affect Pistachios, And that’s Good
…It’s positive news for an international trade scene that has been tumultuous in 2018 and should increase, or at least maintain, California exports to both countries. That’s good news to…
Farm Bureau Calls for Final Farm Bill Approval
…Zippy Duvall. “The 2018 farm bill emerging from the conference committee is good news for farmers amid a prolonged downturn in the agricultural economy. Chairmen Roberts and Conaway and Ranking…
USDA Announces Funding for CA Water Infrastructure
…James, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works. “This project represents the President’s ongoing commitment to rural America to ensure the effective functioning of the nation’s agricultural economy.” “The…
Zoned for Backyard Chickens
…will be categorized as either a business, residential, agricultural, or any other. If it’s zoned agricultural property, you can raise your chickens without encountering any trouble. Residential, or Residential/Agriculture/Other type,…
Managing Soil as An Ecology Can Create Better Growing Conditions
Making adjustments to how soil is thought of and managed can yield some significant long-term benefits when applied to farming operations. Rising costs of agricultural inputs has been one of…
Hemp Production Regulations Gearing Up for New Year
…are collected and considered, they will make any adjustments needed and move to finalize the process. At that point, County Agricultural Commissioners can start accepting applications for commercial production. Industrial…
Roughly 11 Percent of the Thanksgiving Food Dollar Goes to Farmers
…Agriculture Prices report compiled by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. That data is compared to average prices for grocery items from Safeway supermarkets. About the…