…into a similar spiral seen in the 1980s. 2016 was a challenge, whether producers grew crops, milked cows, or fed beef cattle. Farmers pulled back on inputs where they could,…
Transferring Land to the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
Allows for Transfer of Certain Conservation Reserve Program Land to New Farmers;Provides Priority Enrollment in Working Lands Conservation Programs Agriculture Deputy Under Secretary Lanon Baccam announced that beginning Jan. 9,…
U.S. Dairy Exports Quadruple in Value Over 10 years
USDA’s Economic Research Service reports the value of U.S. dairy exports more than quadrupled between 2004-2014. Farm Futures magazine says that makes the U.S. the third largest dairy exporter in…
No Actions Under Feedstock Flexibility Program
…relief to farmers and ranchers; expanded risk management tools with products like Whole Farm Revenue Protection; and helped farm businesses grow with $36 billion in farm credit. The Department has…
MyPlate, MyWins Helps Turn Resolutions into Real Solutions
…five MyPlate food groups – fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods, and dairy – into each day. To officially join the challenge and receive encouraging messages along the way, individuals will…
CA Leads Nation in Direct Farm Sales
In 2015, farmers produced and sold $8.7 billion of edible food commodities directly to consumers, retailers, institutions, and a variety of local food intermediaries such as distributors and wholesalers that…
Budget Patch Averts Ag Lending Crisis
All available ag lending money the government had was given out to farmers during the last fiscal year to help them through the worst economic downturn in decades. An Associated…
Agri View: Population and Food Production
…that population growth will put demands on food production that will be difficult for farmers to achieve. Now it should be obvious that doubling food production will require more than…
December Dairy Market Report
…reduced total domestic use of skim milk solids by 0.8 percent. U.S. Dairy Trade The dairy export situation continues to improve.Butter exports during August–October were up nearly 50 percent from…
Secretary Ross to Promote California Grown Flowers
…commitment to California’s flower farmers. Secretary Ross will also bestow a certification of “California Grown” on Rose Parade floats. “I’m excited to once again be honoring our Cal Poly students…
Cardiovascular Disease and Red Meat Consumption
…other research while this analysis was conducted from the American Egg Board-Egg Nutrition Center, Beef Checkoff, Coca-Cola Foundation, National Dairy Council, National Institutes of Health, Pork Checkoff and U.S. Department…
Agri View: The Wall
…of quota regulations. And, if all these issues are worked out compatibly, think about the paperwork. It is easy to see why farmers are concerned. They are not the only…
National Eggnog Day
…a very popular drink this time of year. The sweetened dairy-based beverage that is traditionally made with milk and/or cream, sugar, whipped eggs and spices. When served at parties and…
Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board Appointments Named
…nominated by beef, veal, dairy, and importers-certified organizations. Since 1966, Congress has authorized the establishment of 22 industry-funded research and promotion boards. They empower farmers and ranchers to leverage their…