Expanded Options available to enhance Farm Safety Net Last year’s hurricanes, wildfires, and droughts, devastated parts of the South, Midwest, Northern Plains, and California, and were a stark reminder that…
Ag Committee Leaders Praise Bipartisan Budget Act
…worked very hard to get something put together to help their producers. Conaway adds, “The relief includes vital improvements to standing disaster programs and addresses significant gaps in the safety…
2017 California Winegrape Crush Size Confirms Grape Supply Stability
…the beverage and food processing industries to add color and/or natural sweetness to various consumables. The weighted average purchase price of California winegrapes in 2017 increased immaterially (1.7% or $13.89…
California Federal Milk Marketing Order Delayed Again
…thus not required to be appointed. If the court finds that administrative law judges are inferior officers, it would bring Judge Clifton’s validity into question. The California Department of Food…
NRCS and the Rice Stewardship Partnership Helping Central Valley Irrigation
…rice fields provide vital habitat and food for waterfowl in the fall and winter. This partnership will help landowners with water conservation as well as deliver added benefits for wildlife.”…
Celebrating National Pizza Day
…year. Pineapple is the least favorite topping, only about 10 percent want it. Kids between the ages of 3 and 11 prefer pizza over all food groups for lunch and…
Food Apps to Cut Down on Food Waste
Cathy Isom lets you know how your smartphone could help cut down on food waste. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. A shocking 40 percent of wasted food…
Almond Board: Election Deadline Feb. 14
…and five grower representatives who set policy and recommend budgets in several major areas including: production research, public relations and advertising, nutrition research, statistical reporting, quality control and food safety….
More Depart from Grocery Manufacturers Association
…the Campbell Soup Company, Nestle, Dean Foods, Mars, Tyson Foods and Unilever. Politico says GMA staff are also leaving, including high-ranking executives. GMA pledges changes: A spokesperson for GMA said…
Canada Offering Livestock Producers Tax Relief
…Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada announced the initial list of designated regions in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Quebec, for livestock tax deferral purposes. But, the agency says ongoing analysis has…
New Records for U.S. Beef Export Value, Pork Export Volume in 2017
…in volume (45,153 mt) and 78 percent in value ($405.8 million). Demand is especially strong in the Korean retail sector, where consumer confidence in the quality and safety of U.S….
Lobbyist Suggest Cotton, Dairy Fixes in Disaster Bill
Industry lobbyist for cotton and dairy say safety-net fixes are nearing. Key industry lobbyist told the Hagstrom Report they believe there will be fixes to the problems in the cotton…
Agri View: New Food Product
Everett Griner talks about Peanut Milk, another new food product, in today’s Agri View. A glass of milk a day is healthy for everybody. But, these days you might ask…
DPR Takes Action Against Stores Supplying Cannabis Growers for Violation of Pesticide Laws
…the skin. Their illegal containers did not have mandatory safety warnings, such as “Keep out of reach of children” or “Avoid contact with skin, eyes clothing.” They also did not…