…is not an easy one to control.” The weeds are both prolific seed producers and leaving them unchecked can cause significant issues later in the season. Lopez noted the importance…
CFDF Issues Virulent Newcastle Disease Alert
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Animal Health and Food Safety Services issued a disease alert. Virulent Newcastle Disease has been found in a commercial chicken operation in…
China and U.S. Attempt to Resolve Trade Issues Within 90 Days
The bilateral trade war with China while still there, seems to be simmering down. Last week, China purchased 300,000 tons of U.S. soybeans and recently agreed to do away with…
Round Two of Trade Mitigation Payments Coming From USDA
…unjustified trade retaliation by foreign nations. This assistance will help with short-term cash flow issues as we move into the new year,” Secretary Perdue said in a press release. https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1074774781420015618…
Secretary Perdue Hosts Former Secretaries of Agriculture at USDA
…several issues including trade, wildfires, agriculture research, infrastructure, cell-based meat, and rural prosperity. USDA Photo by Lance Cheung. Source: USDA Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef…
Series of Rice Grower Meetings Coming Up in January
…UC Rice Blog. Attendees will hear updates on weed control and emerging weed issues, as well as rice pesticide and regulatory information. “It covers what we think are the most…
Almond Industry Remains Committed to Continuous Improvement
…them for having the most impact and change in the industry and also issues that are very vital to the sustainability and the survival of this industry.” The Almond Orchard…
Almond Matters: Weed Control Programs Starting Earlier This Year
…sure you’re getting good coverage on the berms…so that you’re getting the biggest benefit out of the herbicide that you’re applying.” For growers who may be dealing with timing issues…
House and Senate Ag Committee Leaders Release Farm Bill Conference Report
…staying at – the table to reach a bipartisan, bicameral agreement for rural America.” “This bill is a strong start to addressing the issues our producers are facing right now,…
U.S. Beef Gains New Market Access in Morocco
…discussed improvements to the administration of Morocco’s wheat tariff-rate quota and other agriculture and SPS issues, and will continue this work through the agriculture and SPS subcommittees under the FTA….
Food Sustainability Movement Fueled by Internet Connectivity
…come up with a campaign across the world to expose a company’s flaws,” said Langert. “Not all the issues are related to sustainability but many, many of them are.” The…
We won this battle, but the war still rages
Steve Scaroni of Fresh Harvest
Secretary Perdue Names NRCS Chief
…of the Virginias, a customer-owned financial cooperative that provides resources and education outreach to local farmers and the community. Since June 2017, he has been farming full-time on the family…
Agriculture Groups Respond to USMCA Signing
…issues so we can regain the markets we had not long ago.” National Milk Producers Federation / U. S. Dairy Export Council Dairy Groups Applaud Final Signing of Modernized NAFTA…