…imagery and terms such as “clean meat” and “prime beef” used in their packaging prototypes. NPPC urges the Trump administration to establish a level playing field by establishing regulatory authority…
USDA to Ensure All Have Equal Access to Crop & Livestock Reports
…to a market advantage. The new procedures will level the playing field and make the issuance of the reports fair to everyone involved.” Background: Current Process USDA produces a number…
Almond Matters: Keeping Orchards Healthy During Hull Split
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, hull split is right around the corner and many growers are making the necessary preparations to keep their orchard healthy as…
Harvest / Storage Tips for Summer Squash
…depending on how airtight the seal is. When ready to use, thaw and enjoy within 3 days. But do not attempt to refreeze it. With just a little preparation, your…
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Becoming More of a Concern
…a brown marmorated stink bug in a field, orchard or vineyard, it is recommended that the bug is collected and taken to the local UC Cooperative Extension office. There is…
Bipartisan Farm Bill Passed by Senate Ag Committee
…agriculture, nutrition, conservation, and forestry groups. Click here to watch the Committee’s hearings in preparation for the 2018 Farm Bill. The legislation now heads to the full U.S. Senate for…
Agri View: Romaine Lettuce Waste
Everett Griner talks about the amount of Romaine Lettuce wasted unnecessarily in today’s Agri View. Workers harvest, and box, a field of Romaine lettuce in Salinas Valley, California. David Litman…
USDA Extends Application Deadline for Dairy Margin Protection Program
…process remaining payments daily. “Last week we re-opened enrollment to offer producers preoccupied with field work an additional opportunity to come into their local office to sign-up. We did get…
New Potato Varieties Displayed at Field Day in Kern County
Dozens of industry professionals took part in the annual Kern County Potato Variety Field Day where attendees got an opportunity to view new potato varieties and see the progress of…
Senate Agriculture Committee Leaders Find Common Ground in Bipartisan Farm Bill
…to protect United States agriculture and food. Click here to read the legislation and a section-by-section summary. Click here to watch the Committee’s hearings in preparation for the Farm Bill….
APHIS Wildlife Services Conducts First Field Trial of Feral Swine Toxic Bait
Plans Modifications to Mitigate Hazards to Non-Target Species USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) recently conducted the first of two field trials of a sodium nitrite toxic bait…
Agri View: Drones Solving Agriculture Problems
…field that needs attention. then, the farmer can go that spot to apply fertilizer, or whatever the crop needs, instead of working the entire field. A drone can serve livestock…
Almond Matters: Preventing Hull Rot
…out,” said Field Market Development Specialist for Valent U.S.A. Todd Burkdoll. “It’s the same way with these diseases. Once they’re infecting and spreading and sporulating in an orchard it’s hard…
Getting Prepared for the Bovine General Order Implementation
…existing flood protection. Those who are affected by the Bovine General Order are advised to begin their preparation now for future deadlines. A certificate of completion for establishing a Nutrient…