…projection period. Background on USDA’s long-term projections and past issues of the report are available at the USDA Economic Research Service (ERS) website. Source: USDA Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester…
Nutria Issues Continue for California Farmers
Since the invasive rodent appeared in California last year, nutria issues have continued for California farmers. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has found 379 nutrias in the…
2019 Growth Energy Annual Ethanol Conference Rides the California Waves
…will “ride the next wave” and keep the momentum from the conference to tackle industry issues in the coming years. 2019 Growth Energy Annual Ethanol Conference Rides the California Waves…
China Makes Another Significant Soybean Purchase
…White House said in a statement. “The two sides showed a helpful willingness to engage on all major issues, and the negotiating sessions featured productive and technical discussions on how…
Lawmakers Get Updated on Organic Industry Needs
…Council are in Washington to familiarize members of Congress with the issues facing the organic industry. The changeover of more than 100 members of the House and ten Senators was…
NCBA Announces 2019 Policy Priorities
…new issues for the industry, and while the group will engage on a wide variety of policy issues (click here to read NCBA’s full policy book) the organization in 2019…
Two CA Congressmen Reintroduce 2019 Flood Insurance For Farmers Act
…National Flood Insurance Program, until then, the Flood Insurance for Farmers Acts awaits action by the House Financial Services Committee. Two CA Congressmen Reintroduce 2019 Flood Insurance For Farmers Act…
State Board to Discuss Breeding Technology
…secretary on agricultural issues and consumer needs. The state board conducts forums that bring together local, state and federal government officials, agricultural representatives and citizens to discuss current issues of…
Geaux Time: Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show Kicks Off in New Orleans
…public policy issues update, NCBA policy committee meetings, the “Mardi Gras Masquerade” hosted at Mardi Gras World, and the Cowboy Concert Series featuring music stars Big and Rich. The…
Farmers, Ranchers Need USMCA
…North American neighbors and other trading partners will be a challenge for farmers and ranchers until those disagreements are resolved. We urge the Administration to resolve those outstanding issues as…
Participation Encouraged for the 2019 Labor Survey
…responded, with many reporting issues with obtaining adequate labor. A total of 55 percent of the respondents indicated they were experiencing employee shortages to various degrees. Of the agricultural operations…
Casey Officially In as Citrus Mutual President/CEO
…was the former senior executive for the Kings River Water Quality Coalition and California Cotton Ginners & Growers Vice President. Holmes said Creamers prior experience representing growers on water issues…
Secretary of Agriculture to Speak at 2019 Cattle Industry Convention
…Orleans Convention Center. He will address the farm bill, trade and other issues affecting the state of American agriculture. The convention is the largest gathering of cattle industry professionals in…
Groups Urge Administration To Lift Metals Tariffs
…and Mexican retaliation. Mexico’s 20 percent punitive tariff on U.S. pork, for example, has inflicted severe financial harm on America’s pork producers. According to Iowa State University economist Dermot Hayes,…