…dairy cooperative in Wisconsin, says a trade war will likely result in fewer dairy sales for American dairy producers, which would come at a very bad time. From the National…
Support for Farmers with Disabilities Through Innovative Technology
…the funding opportunity for details. NIFA’s mission is to invest in and advance agricultural research, education, and extension to solve societal challenges. NIFA’s investments in transformative science directly support the…
Why You Should Recycle Pistachio Shells
…snails. Many craft uses for the shells include holiday tree ornaments, jewelry, mosaics and rattles. Research indicates that pistachio shells may be helpful in cleaning up pollution created by mercury…
Mexico Buying More Brazilian Corn as NAFTA Negotiations Continue
…negotiations suddenly fall apart. They’re trying to protect over $19 billion in sales to Mexican buyers of corn, soybeans, poultry, and dairy. Despite that, Mexican corn imports from Brazil are…
Former Cotton and Groundwater Executive Casey Creamer Joins CCM Staff
…as Executive Vice President announces CCM President Joel Nelsen. “Casey grew up on the family’s dairy,” notes Nelsen, “and since then has worked extensively with growers to achieve a better…
Joint Ventures in Dairy Increasing
As the dairy industry evolves, companies across the U.S. are looking to capitalize on increasing milk production through international joint ventures. A new report from CoBank says that while the…
Republicans Deliver Letter to Congressional Leadership Calling on Section 199A Changes
…numerous agricultural value chain stakeholders including grain handlers, feed mills, seed companies, ag retailers, biofuels producers, banks, livestock marketers and dairy processors. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News…
UCCE to be a Leader in Climate Change Awareness and Education
…UCCE specialist Jeff Mitchell explained ongoing efforts to implement conservation agricultural practices on California row crop land. Research has shown the potential for climate change mitigation with precision irrigation and…
Plant-based Protein Eaters: It’s About Taste
New results from a research firm shows U.S. adults who eat plant-based proteins do so for taste above all other factors. Research firm Mintel reports 52 percent of adults surveyed…
Fertilizer Institute Issues Annual Industry Report
…nearly $1 million in 4R Nutrient Stewardship research to strengthen best management practices and seek solutions that reduce nutrient loss to the environment. The report also shows the industry captured…
Agri View: Food Consumption Study
…eat 222 pounds of beef and poultry this year. They will also use more dairy products and eat more eggs. The report goes a lot further than that. But, it…
Multi-Day Event in Chico will Focus on Soils, Students and Community
…Davis student soil research projects and NRCS natural resource inventory products. No registration is needed for this meeting. On Friday, March 2, PSSAC will host their annual meeting and a…
Farm Bureau Statement on AG Act Workforce Legislation
…existing H-2A program. The new H-2C program offers a much brighter future for agriculture. For farmers in sectors like dairy, mushrooms and others, who are excluded from H-2A and have…
How Dairy Farmers Are Helping Us Meet Our Climate Goals
…but appreciate a genuine synergy. When we were developing the Dairy Digester Research and Development and Program that helped fund the project, we knew that sister agencies like the California…