Almond growers have a new practice they can implement around hull split this year to reduce aflatoxin issues. The new tool is AF36, which can be seeded into an orchard…
Bipartisan Farm Bill Passed by Senate Ag Committee
…“The Senate Agriculture Committee’s bipartisan Farm Bill process is a reminder of how things should work in Washington – listening to the folks back home, working through issues with the…
Senate Agriculture Committee Approves Farm Bill
…month, we are hoping a final measure will pass Congress by this fall.” The Senate bill also contains conservation provisions that will help producers access technical and financial assistance to…
Senate Farm Bill Receives Stamp of Approval from CFBF
…was not amended. Because of California’s demographics and the current rural definition based on county populations, it keeps communities from receiving financial support for things like broadband infrastructure and water…
NFU, Canada Farmers Group, Make Joint Statement Supporting Trade
…Canada over the weekend and early this week regarding dairy trade, and other issues included in the North American Free Trade Agreement renegotiation effort. Johnson, along with CFA President Ron…
Chief Ag Negotiator Says It’s “Time to Play Offense”
…the trade issues between China and the U.S. related to steel have been brewing for decades and need to be handled. “We have a president of the United States who…
Senate Ag Plans Farm Bill Markup
…voted it down last month. Republican lawmakers who demanded a vote on immigration pulled the bill to failure. But, Republicans begun discussing immigration issues this week, providing renewed farm bill…
Bayer Closes Monsanto Acquisition
…financial targets. We aim to live up to the heightened responsibility that a leadership position in agriculture entails and to deepen our dialogue with society.” “Today’s closing represents an important…
Court Sides Against R-CALF in COOL Dispute
A U.S. District Court this week said alleged financial harm to U.S. beef producers was “fairly traceable” to the Department of Agriculture. A lawsuit, filed by R-CALF USA, alleged that…
Almond Matters: Preventing Hull Rot
…infection does occur, it can cause a host of issues for growers including affecting nut quality and causing shoot dieback. “Once it gets in and infects its hard to put…
Pork Producers Respond to Mexican Retaliation
…States. “We appreciate the variety of interests and issues the Trump administration is balancing in its trade negotiations with Mexico, China and other countries. While producers are trying to be…
China Says U.S. Tariffs Will Negate Current Trade Talks
…more U.S. agricultural and energy goods. A U.S. delegation also spent two days in China last week to discuss trade issues. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Whole Foods Delays Mandatory GMO Labeling
…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….