…vote before the end of the year on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement on trade. He counseled farm groups to work together in assuring production of nutritious food products. “It’s not about…
November 2019 Dairy Market Report
…production of milk and milk solids per cow have been important supply-side contributors to higher prices. Good domestic demand growth and improved cheese exports has also been a positive factor,…
NPPC, AFBF File Legal Challenge to California’s Proposition 12
…greater consolidation in the pork industry,” she said. Beginning Jan. 1, 2022, Proposition 12 prohibits the sale of pork not produced according to California’s highly prescriptive production standards. The proposition…
USDA to Open Signup for Conservation Reserve Program December 9
…rancher or a member of a socially disadvantaged group to return land to production for sustainable grazing or crop production. CRP contract holders no longer need to be a retired…
Federal Officials Begin to Crack Down on CBD Products
…of these products,” Abernethy noted in the press release. The renewed focus towards enforcement on behalf of FDA may have some direct impact on the production of hemp. A significant…
Organic Growers Converge in Monterey
…production related to the Food Safety Modernization Act. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef…
USDA/NASS Prepares for 2019 Organic Survey
…Survey results will expand on the 2017 Census of Agriculture data by looking at several aspects of organic agriculture for the 2019 calendar year, including production, marketing practices, income, expenses…
U.S. Pork Can Reduce Overall U.S. Trade Deficit with China by Nearly Six Percent
…consumer price index. China’s swine herd has been devastated by African swine fever, a disease affecting only pigs with no human health or food safety risks, reducing domestic production by…
Romaine E. coli Scare Before Thanksgiving…Again
…produced from Salinas or the surrounding production areas. The advisory states “this includes all types of romaine lettuce harvested from Salinas, California such as whole heads of romaine, hearts of…
Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Rises Only a Penny
…rancher members, state educational foundations, as well as others involved in food production, are responding to public interest with expanded outreach and educational opportunities. Survey results indicate Americans have faith…
Murky CBD Oil Regulation Complicating Hemp Production
The regulations governing hemp production are beginning to come into focus. However, the uniqueness of the crop may present some challenges when evaluating the types of crop protection materials that…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 11-20-19
…growers interested in hemp production and details on sterile insect technology and drones.Tune in to the show for these news stories and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour…
Getting Rid of Those Pesky Garden Moles
…are Marigolds, Narcissus, Fritillaria, Allium family and Castor beans. In addition, using essential oils such as eucalyptus or mint oil can help deter moles. Soak cotton balls in the oil…
Central Valley Grower Making Strides in Hop Production
The Fowler Packing Company has moved into hop production with the Golden State Hops division within the company, growing five varieties of hops in the Central Valley. The company is…