…are still working to assess the damage to the facility and the main production area will remain down until the clean-up is complete and it is deemed safe to resume…
Farm Bureau Calls for Quick Resolution on China Trade
…to high levels of stress and uncertainty for many farm and ranch families and other Americans whose jobs are connected to agricultural production.” Duvall also called for progress on trade…
Beef Cattle Cost Study Released from UC ANR
The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources’ Agricultural Issues Center recently released a beef cattle cost study, detailing the cost and returns for beef production in California. The new…
Pilot Program for U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Coming in June
…industry, the National Cotton Council, Cotton Council International, the Cotton Board, and also Cotton Incorporated developed a team of researchers and scientists to research cotton and how future technologies would…
Still Developing Hemp Regulation Also Depends on Location
…production registration with an interested party’s local agricultural commissioners office. However, there is very little else lined out and rules are continually being updated. “Yes, sadly that’s the case,” Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner Henry…
USDA Inspection Rates to Increase 10%
…eggs, dairy products, and cotton will remain unchanged or will decrease. Listen to the report below. USDA Inspection Rates to Increase 10% About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag…
Agricultural Production Facing Constraints Highlighted by Agriculture Ministers
The Ministers of Agriculture from Argentina, Brazil, Canada and the United States highlighted that food demand is rising while agricultural production faces significant constraints, such as limited access to arable…
Groups React to Chlorpyrifos Ban
…for an effective Integrated Pest Management program.” “The once mighty citrus producing state of Florida has lost 70% of its production due to this disease, which is expanding exponentially in…
Cattle Industry’s Beef Quality Assurance Program Develops, Distributes Extensive National Manual
…and safe; their management has met FDA, USDA and EPA standards; they meet quality requirements throughout the production system; and are produced using animal well-being, worker safety, and environmentally-sound production…
USDA Announces Repayment Options for Producers with Coverage in Previous MPP for Dairy
…by FSA and elect one of two options by September 20, 2019. Operations whose established production history has been transferred to an heir or new owner also are eligible. An…
‘Significant Increase’ in Cotton Plantings Projected
Although cotton plantings might have gotten a bit of a late start this year, overall cotton acreage is expected to increase considerably. California cotton is coming off of a strong…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 05-02-19
…in space, the NRCS Conservation Stewardship Program and how this year is expected to be a strong year for cotton plantings. You’ll also get an almond update on where all…
OFAC Begins Educational Seminar Series in Salinas
…a grower panel.” Vegetable Crop Production and Weed Science advisor for UCCE Monterey County, Richard Smith will also be discussing weed control practices in organic vegetable production at the Salinas…
Online Tool Available for New Dairy Margin Coverage Program
…coverage levels, monthly payments, and more flexible production coverage options are especially helpful for the sizable majority of farms who can cover much of their milk production with the new…