…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…
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…
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…
U.S. Hogs and Pigs Inventory Up 4 Percent
…were asked to report their hog and pig inventories as of December 1, 2016. The Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report and all other NASS reports are available online at www.nass.usda.gov….
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…
USDA: $5 Million in Funds for Smart Technology Innovations in Agriculture
…mitigating climate variability and ensuring food safety. To learn more about NIFA’s impact on agricultural science, visit www.nifa.usda.gov/impacts, sign up for email updates or follow us on Twitter @usda_NIFA, #NIFAimpacts….
Keep Holiday Food Safe with These Four Safety Steps
…transporting hot, cooked food from one location to another, keep it hot by carrying it in an insulated container. For more information about food thermometers, visit FoodSafety.gov Chill leftovers within…
American Farm Bureau Federation re: USTR Victory in WTO Dispute
“The American Farm Bureau Federation applauds U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman and the Obama administration on their victory at the World Trade Organization in defending farmers and ranchers from unfair…
Conservation Districts to Lead Record 25 RCPP Projects in 2017
…in RCPP funds to help new and beginning farmers purchase the composters, freezers, and manure storage facilities they need to properly dispose of waste associated with poultry operations. “The availability…
Obama Admin Takes Action to Address EU’s Unfair Trade Practices against Beef Industry
…on most U.S. beef products. The EU’s ban on U.S. beef is not based on sound science and discriminates against American beef farmers, ranchers, and producers. If the trade action…
Farm Bureau, NASDA Seek Delay of Unlawful EPA Rule
…furthering the safety of farmworkers.” The rule’s rapidly approaching implementation also poses “a serious problem for administration of the rule’s requirements” by state departments of agriculture as well as farmers…
Rabobank Issues Report on Reshaping Food Sector
…years. The results show farmers will have an incentive to consolidate, streamline their operations, and respond to consumer desires. Senior Analyst Sterling Liddel says, “We’re expecting changes across the agriculture…
State Water Project Allocation Increased to 45 Percent
…percent 2007 – 60 percent DWR’s California Data Exchange Center Web sites show current water conditions at the state’s largest reservoirs and weather stations. Reservoirs: http://cdec.water.ca.gov/reservoir.html Precipitation: http://cdec.water.ca.gov/snow_rain.html Snow: http://cdec.water.ca.gov/snow/current/snow/index.html…
USDA to Measure Financial Well-Being of Dairy Farms
…USDA launched the program in 2015, making the current survey crucial to measuring its initial effects. All dairy farmers selected to participate in the 2016 ARMS will be notified by…