…not been flexible enough for many of the state’s crops and commodities. “When we asked Farm Bureau members earlier this year to tell us how they are addressing employee shortages,…
Secretary Perdue Statement on Disaster and Trade-Related Assistance
…markets, dealing with surplus commodities, and expanding and developing new markets at home and abroad, consistent with the authorities of the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) Charter Act. 2. Last year, soybeans…
Reaction from Industry on President Signing Disaster Relief Package
…and flooding that has led to the worst planting season on record for many commodities. Many farmers have faced near-complete losses, and this measure will help us weather the storm….
Oriental Fruit Fly Eradicated From Sacramento and Yolo Counties
…allowing property access to perform critical eradication activities. The Oriental fruit fly is known to target over 230 different fruit, vegetable, and plant commodities. Damage occurs when the female fruit fly…
USDA Announces Support for Farmers Impacted by Unjustified Retaliation and Trade Disruption
…retaliatory tariffs and years of non-tariff trade disruptions, which have curtailed U.S. exports to China. Trade damages from such retaliation and market distortions have impacted a host of U.S. commodities,…
Farm Bureau Calls for Quick Resolution on China Trade
…further downward for certain commodities last week.” Bad weather this spring has only added to difficulties posed by trade challenges, as some farmers may opt not to plant a crop…
Legislation to Relieve Regulatory Burden on Livestock Haulers
…other agricultural commodities. The cattle industry has been especially vocal in expressing concern regarding the ELD mandate, noting that the hauling of live animals was not adequately considered when…
Beef Cattle Cost Study Released from UC ANR
…contributors to the state’s agricultural economy, ranking fifth overall in revenue among agricultural commodities. A series of tables detail average costs and revenues and their distribution over the course of…
Trade Tensions Escalate with Another Chinese Tariff Increase
…industries to feel the pressure of higher tariffs will once against be the agriculture sector, particularly for commodities such as wheat, coffee, vegetables, sugar, peanuts, and various meats. The National…
USDA Inspection Rates to Increase 10%
…year more than half of the Agricultural Marketing Service’s rates for voluntary grading, inspection, certification, auditing, and laboratory services for a variety of agricultural commodities including meat and poultry, fruits and vegetables,…
Labor Shortages Continue for California Farms
…needs at times over the previous five years. The survey responses reflect broad coverage across California counties, as well as a diverse cross-section of commodities. “The survey shows farmers have…
Senate Environmental Quality Committee to Review SB458 Amendment to The Statewide Ban of Chlorpyrifos
…for the protection of many commodities widely grown across the state. Last year, we talked with Joel Nelsen of California Citrus Mutual, who said the complete ban could hurt the…
USDA Update on Farm Bill Implementation Progress
…feed grains, oilseeds, rice and pulse crops. Relative to 2018-crop MAL levels, the 2018 Farm Bill increased the national loan rates for most of these commodities for each of the…
AFBF Concerned about Labor, Trade if Border Closed
…livelihoods of tens of thousands of producers. Prices for many commodities remain depressed. We are doing the best we can in a very challenging environment. “While our members support border security, they…