…genetically modified. A timeline for the mandatory GMO labeling has not yet been established, but the company maintains that the requirement will move forward after the USDA issues a final…
USDA Reopens Application Period for Producers Recovering from Cattle Loss, Other Disasters
…to an eligible event. Previously, the program only covered financial loss for livestock death above normal mortality. Producers interested in LIP or ELAP should contact their local USDA service center….
Almond Matters: Addressing Alternaria Issues
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, Alternaria issues are most commonly seen in the south San Joaquin Valley and western areas of the Sacramento Valley, but the…
Ethanol Coalition Sues EPA Over Secretive RFS Waivers
…have estimated in financial disclosures that the exemptions saved them roughly $170 million in costs. The petitioners aren’t challenging the EPA’s authority to grant the waivers. They’re challenging these three…
Abnormal Weather Takes A Toll on California Olive Crop
The late winter freeze caused significant issues for several different commodities throughout the state and has been especially problematic for the California olive crop. The fluctuating temperatures have created substantial…
U.S. to Continue With Trade Action Against China
Despite a potential agreement on trade issues between the U.S. and China, the Trump administration will continue to pursue action against China. By mid-June, The U.S. is expected to release…
Agri View: Tree Crop and Row Crop Differences
Image credit: Almond blossoms, beautiful trees, with white flowers in spring in the field. Copyright: 37128294 – azazel / 123RF Stock Photo Everett Griner talks about tree crop issues in…
Secretary Perdue Receives Request for Dairy Relief Funds
…dairy farms in every state and a failure to provide meaningful relief will condemn hundreds of dairy farms and far families to financial ruin. While the Senate has acted to…
Rural Mainstreet Index Chief Eyeing Two Economic Red Flags
…says he has his eyes on two issues; trade and interest rates. A Farm Journal report says Goss credits exports as one of the biggest reasons for improving economic conditions,…
Agri View: Chicken Pickin’ Meat Processing Labor
Everett Griner talks about labor issues in today’s Agri View. Everett discusses how, and why, the meat processing industry needs a permanent labor staff. Much of today’s agriculture is carried…
Trump Raises Doubts About U.S.-Chinese Trade
…the big issues between Washington and Beijing, which is the method China uses to try to overtake the U.S. technological supremacy, which is to demand that U.S. companies hand over…
Clover Creek Bridge Crossing
…can be installed as needed. Jeff Mack requested technical and financial assistance for the project through the NRCS EQIP (Environmental Quality Improvement Program). The project was completed in October, 2017….
$2.5 Million Available to Improve Agricultural Water Efficiency in California
…these on-farm conservation improvements will be made on June 22 and July 27, 2018. In 2018 NRCS is offering technical and financial irrigation assistance to agricultural producers in areas where…
House Farm Bill Dormant Amid Immigration Dispute
House Republican leadership is currently struggling with immigration issues and it’s put the House farm bill that didn’t pass on Friday right on the back burner. The Hagstrom Report describes…