Industry members have expressed significant support for some of the dairy policy reforms put forth in the farm bill that should prove beneficial for dairy farmers. The National Milk Producers…
Almond Matters: Controlling Fleabane and Marestail in Orchards
…toughest weeds that farmers have to contend with in orchards,” Valent Field Market Research Representative Tino Lopez said. “The most effective way of controlling fleabane and marestail is to get…
Farm Bill Set to Bring Several Benefits to California Growers
…in funding for organic and specialty crops, actually research in general, they’re authorized higher. Now of course the next step is fighting for appropriations.” About the Author Brian German Facebook…
USDA Highlights Benefits of Improved Dairy Safety Net Tool
…Dairy Margin Coverage Program, the new longer-term, more comprehensive dairy safety net program, following the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill.” MPP-Dairy, administered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency, protects dairy producers…
Six New Dairy Biomethane Projects Receive Funding
…requiring regulations to reduce methane emissions from livestock and dairy manure operations. The CPUC established the dairy biomethane pilot program in order to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions by repurposing…
Secretary Perdue Hosts Former Secretaries of Agriculture at USDA
…several issues including trade, wildfires, agriculture research, infrastructure, cell-based meat, and rural prosperity. USDA Photo by Lance Cheung. Source: USDA Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s…
USDA Launches New Program to Create High-Speed Internet e-Connectivity in Rural America
…criteria include connecting agricultural production and marketing, e-Commerce, health care and education facilities. Previous research by USDA has demonstrated that high-capacity broadband is critical to all aspects of rural prosperity,…
Groups Respond to House Passage of Farm Bill
…the bill. Collaborative work across the dairy sector was instrumental in securing this year’s pro-dairy bill, Mulhern said. NMPF and the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) forged an unprecedented industry…
Almond Matters: Weed Control Programs Starting Earlier This Year
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California Farm Bureau Urges House to Pass Farm Bill
…well as at farms and packinghouses.” He said Farm Bureau also welcomes farm bill programs to protect animal agriculture from catastrophic diseases, to allow dairy farmers to enroll in risk-management…
Secretary Perdue Statement on Release of Farm Bill Conference Report
…report, and hope the Congress can approve this legislation expeditiously. This legislation maintains a strong safety net for the farm economy, invests in critical agricultural research, and will promote agriculture…
House and Senate Ag Committee Leaders Release Farm Bill Conference Report
…particularly our dairy farmers,” said Ranking Member Peterson. “The bill’s new provisions will offer more flexible coverage for lower cost when dairy farmers need it most, and provide producers more tools to…
Environmental Footprint of California Livestock Often Gets Inflated
…agriculture. Inefficiencies in dairy production in the global market are frequently highlighted when promoting diets that do not include animal products. “What happens is that those people who have a…
Almond Matters: Getting Proactive with Winter Sanitation
…times because it helps us establish a good solid foundation for our pest control, especially navel orangeworm,” Valent Field Market Research Representative Tino Lopez said. “It’s a time when we…