…news at the end of this week and it’s now time for the state’s dairy industry to cast their final vote of confidence for a new Federal Milk Marketing Order.”…
Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance Announces Farm Bill Priorities
…Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) – The SCRI was established in 2008 to address the critical research needs of the specialty crop industry. Since then, 288 research projects for specialty…
Monitoring for New Problematic Weed Species in Rice
…other is known as coast cockspur grass (Echinochloa walteri). The discovery of the weeds came after two growers having difficulty controlling weeds reached out to University of California researchers for…
Farm Credit Administration Releases Quarterly Report
…levels. The outlook for most livestock sectors remains positive although less favorable than 2017. Dairy producers will likely see greater losses in the near term, with higher global production and…
Providing Perspective on the Annual Dirty Dozen List
…“Farmers of fruits and vegetables have an extremely high compliance rate. 99.8 percent in compliance with pretty stringent laws and regulations, that’s a pretty impressive track record.” Research published in…
Bayer On Track to Acquire Monsanto
…the properties. Representatives from Bayer and Monsanto have noted that the merger would enable the companies to bring better products to market quicker by integrating their research across chemicals, seed…
Rabobank: Domestic Dairy Demand to Climb in 2018
Domestic demand for dairy products like natural cheese and butter, along with premium dairy products, should rise in the second half of 2018. That prediction comes from Rabobank in its…
House Members from Across the Country Praise 2018 Farm Bill
…in the bill is a boost to the very important research programs by fully funding the Specially Crop Research Initiative and increased funding for Specialty Crop Block Grants, which over…
Farm bill discussions will affect all Californians
…truly touches on everyone—first of all, because everyone eats, but also because of the conservation, research, trade and other programs it contains,” CFBF President Jamie Johansson said. “Representing farmers and…
Groups React to Farm Bill Proposal
…the economic challenges our producers face. “Farm Bureau is pleased to see meaningful adjustments to the current farm bill’s provisions for dairy and the Agriculture Risk Coverage program, as well…
Peterson Introduces MPP Replacement Program
House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Collin Peterson this week introduced the Dairy Risk Management Act. Peterson says the legislation would provide dairy farmers with a strong safety net to address…
Grower Input Needed for Vole Management Tool
…researchers on the project. The researchers have developed a very short survey comprised of a series of questions pertaining to vole damage and what kind of priority a new vole…
NAFTA Talks Progressing
…talks continue this week. However, there still appears to be little movement on dairy trade issues between the U.S. and Canada, thus far. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
California Dairies Becoming Increasingly Energy Efficient
As California continues to implement regulations aimed at lowering emissions and conserving energy, the state’s dairy industry is becoming increasingly energy efficient. Proactive approaches from dairy farm families in their…