California’s Dairy Industry in 2016 The California Dairy Statistics Annual for 2016 reported total milk production was down 1.1 percent, compared to the previous year, the number of dairy cows…
OTA Applauds Organic Research Investment Legislation
…supporting research projects that address the critical challenges faced by organic farmers. The bill was introduced by Democrats Chellie (Shell-lee) Pingree of Maine and Jimmy Panetta of California, along with…
Agri View: Hard Winter for Farmers
…it is hard to imagine the amount of damage farmers suffered on that one night. Eighty percent of the peach crop was lost. Georgia farmers were expected to have the…
$7.4 Million for Research on Food Crops and Animals
…the genes responsible for wheat quality, as well as improve selection strategies that will speed the delivery of superior varieties to wheat farmers. The Cornell University project will use molecular…
Perdue: Milk Marketing Order Done by 2018
…current timeline,” Costa asked. Perdue stressed the need for this order in his response. “You’ve got a very significant dairy industry in California and the marketing order is important for…
State Milk Regulators Ask FDA for Assistance
…to distinguish between real dairy products and plant-based imitators – a development the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) hailed as “the strongest statement yet that the abuse of dairy terms…
Conaway Welcomes Sec. Perdue to the Agriculture Committee
“These are challenging times in agriculture, but we can rest assured Sec. Perdue will be a fierce advocate for our nation’s farmers and ranchers.” House Agriculture Committee Chairman K. Michael…
USDA Seeks Feedback From California and Nevada Growers
…agency will survey almost 3,700 farmers across California and Nevada, to determine crop production and supplies levels in 2017. “Due to the widespread and significant impact of its results, the…
Livestock Industry Calls for Relief from EPA’s Overly Burdensome Regulations
…modify the rule so that it is easier for farms to implement. Finally, the associations called on EPA to protect the privacy of farmers and ranchers in implementing the agency’s…
Dairy Industry Launches Marketing Campaign
…other content can be found at Undeniably Dairy dot org ( www.undeniablydairy.org). From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From dairy thrills to dairy chills, check out all…
Farmers Union Confronts the Farm Crisis
…provide farmers with the resources and support needed to endure these tough economic conditions, National Farmers Union (NFU) and Farmers Union state divisions have compiled resources, organized listening sessions, and…
USDA Approves Modifications to Margin Protection Plan of Insurance for Crops
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Risk Management Agency this week announced greater crop insurance options for farmers against unexpected decreases in their operating margin. Offered through the federal crop insurance…
Roberts, Stabenow, Pressing USDA on Canada Dairy Policy
…the U.S. Trade Representative’s office to provide continued engagement with Canada over its dairy pricing policies that are harmful to U.S. dairy producers. In a letter to Agriculture Secretary Sonny…
NFU, Coalition of Rural Organizations Oppose Elimination of Rural Development Mission Area and Under Secretary
Highlighting the important work carried out by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development, National Farmers Union (NFU) and a diverse coalition of rural organizations are calling on Congress to…