…rule is an opportunity to correct the extensive damage done to demand for ethanol and America’s farmers by Scott Pruitt’s EPA. The EPA field hearing is part of the public…
Ag Shippers: NAFTA Trade War Costly
…Fritz said he applauds the administration for attempting to level the playing field with China, but says the best way to do so is through “a united front with allies,”…
U.S. Pork Calls for Level Playing Field on Regulatory Issues
The National Pork Producers Council says pork producers now face a “regulatory land grab” by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Bearing the brunt of global trade retaliation, NPPC called…
New Test Can Determine Nitrogen Levels in Soil
…third experiment, Franzluebbers asked farmers to participate in the research. Forty-seven fields were sampled in the spring for STBA. On those fields, different rates of nitrogen fertilizer were applied to…
USDA Partners to Improve Rural Water Infrastructure
…field offices. In April 2017, President Donald J. Trump established the Interagency Task Force on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity to identify legislative, regulatory and policy changes that could promote agriculture…
Former GMA Members Create New Food Lobby
…approach and to listen and learn about issues” affecting the food system “from the field to the store shelf and beyond.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
U.S. Pork Calls for Level Playing Field as FDA Makes Regulatory Land Grab
…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…