…to the Governor’s office highlights some of issues facing water security in the San Joaquin Valley. Some of the Blueprint coalition participants include the California Farm Bureau Federation, Western Growers…
U.S., China Reach Limited Trade Agreement
(NAFB-Oct. 11, 2019) — The U.S. reached a limited trade agreement with China on Friday afternoon that would pave the way for resolutions on broader issues later in the year….
Bailey Appointed to USDA Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
…advise the Secretary on issues affecting beginning farmers and ranchers across our state, and methods that show promise for assisting them in their agricultural careers.” The Advisory Committee on Beginning…
Efforts to Modernize Endangered Species Act
…legislation has been around for a number of decades, but the way it’s currently being implemented is having a very detrimental impact on a number of issues that impact agriculture,…
Breakthrough in the Battle Against HLB
…graft infected wood into another tree to cause infection, both of which present issues of consistency. The level of bacterial infection is not uniform between psyllids, and environmental factors can…
California Receives Nearly $28 Million for Dairy Margin Coverage
…small fraction of financial support under the Margin Protection Program (MPP) which was replaced by DMC. “The Dairy Margin Coverage program has proven its worth, with more than $300 million…
Trump Delivers on a Key Promise to American Farmers
…budget process to consider infrastructure projects to facilitate higher biofuel blends. The Administration will continue to work to address ethanol and biodiesel trade issues. Since taking office in 2017, the…
NCBA Exposes Relationship of OCM and HSUS
…again – that these producers have every right to be angry. Down markets are horrible, and can leave a wake of financial and operational hardships that can persist for years after…
ARS and U.S. Army Join Forces to Revitalize Soil with Paper
…these issues. Their research focused on evaluating the use of pulverized or finely ground paper as a soil amendment to improve soil health and the ability to establish desirable native…
Japan Deal Confirms Wine Tariff Elimination
…Nikkei, a well-known Japanese financial newspaper, that tariffs on U.S. wine would be gradually reduced and then eliminated in five to seven years. Listen to the report. Japan Deal Confirms…
American Dairy Demand Highest in Five Decades
While dairy producers might not be feeling it amidst ongoing trade issues and price concerns, the demand for dairy is the strongest it’s been in the past five decades. According…
Sugar Beets Show Strong Potential as Livestock Feed
…that bode well for production on dairy farms. “Where soils have some salt issues or where salts have been built up over time through manure additions on farms, it will…
Agriculture Groups Respond to Japan Trade Deal
…agreement that involves substantive changes to existing U.S. law. Many other issues, contained in a “Phase 2” negotiation, will be dealt with in future talks with Japan. More information can…
Participating in Agricultural Meetings Creates Long-Term Benefits
…industry informed on important issues. “It’s an all-encompassing benefit for everyone,” said Brooke Latack, Cooperative Extension Livestock Advisor serving Imperial, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. “Not just the farmers, but…