…hope.” NMPF estimates that producers have lost at least $2.3 billion in revenues through March due to higher tariffs against U.S. dairy, which has lowered milk prices for all producers….
Industry Response to Ruling on Year-Round Sale Of E15 Gasoline
…renewable fuels such as E15 reduce fuel prices for drivers by three to ten cents per gallon and result in lower emissions, improving air quality and providing greater greenhouse gas…
USDA Expecting the Most Cotton Exports in a Decade
…trade disruptions could put additional pressure on prices for the 2019 crop year.” Listen to the report below. USDA Expecting the Most Cotton Exports in a Decade About the Author…
Food Safety Workshops for Produce and Livestock Operations
The California Department of Food and Agriculture is partnering with the University of California and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to provide workshops to encourage dialogue and cooperation between…
Oriental Fruit Fly Eradicated From Sacramento and Yolo Counties
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Yolo County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office, and the Sacramento County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office have eradicated…
U.S. Organic Sales Hit $50 Billion for the First Time
…initiatives.” Organic food sales grew 5.9 percent, reaching almost $47.9 billion last year. Organic non-food sales also grew 10.6 percent to nearly $4.6 billion. Organic fruits and vegetables combine for…
United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Pays Dividends to American Farmers and Exporters
…healthier and higher-quality food alternatives. Over the past decade, Colombian retail food and non-alcoholic beverage sales have grown by 36 percent compared to only 19 percent in the rest of…
Bee Safe Program Working in Tandem with BeeWhere Program
The Bee Safe program, administered by the California Department of Food and Agriculture, is designed to protect bees from other pests and disease, as well as minimize exposure to pesticides….
Ways to Avoid Wasting Your Bountiful Harvest
…to Avoid Wasting Your Bountiful Harvest Too much food from your garden can be a wonderful problem to have. But if you have way more than you can feed yourself…
CDFA Programs Get Funding Increase in ‘May Revise’ of California Budget
…made to the funding allocated for a variety of programs and initiatives from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). An additional $3.3 million will be made available to…
Industry Reaction to USDA Trade Relief Announcement
…to business as usual.” The $16 billion package includes $14.5 billion for the Market Facilitation Program, $1.4 billion in surplus commodity purchases through the Food Purchase and Distribution Programand $100 million…
USDA Announces Support for Farmers Impacted by Unjustified Retaliation and Trade Disruption
…affected by trade retaliation such as fruits, vegetables, some processed foods, beef, pork, lamb, poultry, and milk for distribution by the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to food banks, schools,…
USDA Releases Baseline Data on Antimicrobial Use by Beef and Swine Operations
…a baseline for how livestock producers used antimicrobials prior to a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rule change in January 2017, which makes two important changes to how antimicrobial…
Safe Trade Allowed to Continue in the Event African Swine Fever
…Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) have agreed to allow safe trade to continue in the event African swine fever (ASF) is reported…