…by state and federal regulators. As currently written, most facilities will assume they must follow preventive controls. These controls are estimated to cost the industry an excess of $800 million…
Agri View: California Farming a Different Business
…California farmers. Production costs are higher there, yes. There is a problem with air, and water quality, plus labor issues. But, everyone should understand that without California, crops like the…
USDA, FDA Announce Formal Agreement to Bolster Coordination and Collaboration
…where we can strengthen our collaboration to make our processes more efficient, predictable, and potentially lower cost to industry; while also strengthening our efforts to ensure food safety. This agreement…
Elderberry Project Evaluates Viability of California Production
…for growers, as well as a cost of production analysis. Researchers will be evaluating the market demand and nutritional content of elderberries as well. Once the study is completed there…
No NAFTA, No Trump Re-election
…overturn that withdrawal.” A new study from the group Farmers for Free Trade showed just how much a withdrawal would cost farmers and the economy. For example, cheese would face…
First Mobile App with Food Buying Guide
…for their respective programs. This information, along with related quick reference resources, is expected to bring cost savings and increased efficiency to FNS’s child nutrition programs by helping operators know…
Perdue Announces USDA’s Farm Bill and Legislative Principles for 2018
…more environmentally sensitive acres. Support conservation programs that ensure cost-effective financial assistance for improved soil health, water and air quality and other natural resource benefits. TRADE & FOREIGN AGRICULTURAL AFFAIRS…
Farmers Union Releases Priorities for Farm Bill
…below the cost of production. Farm bill legislation in 2018 must strengthen the safety net so that farmers and ranchers can manage risk, stay in business and continue to feed…
Secretary Perdue Outlines USDA Services in the Event of a Government Shutdown
…and incident command system (ICS) teams will be available on a case-by-case basis to respond to FAD investigations and FAD emergencies; Laboratory personnel will be available to run tests on…
USDA/NIFA Announces Support for Biomass Genomics Research
…ethanol or renewable chemical feedstocks. Research to overcome biological barriers, like resistance and tolerance to disease and weather, to the low-cost, high-quality, scalable, and sustainable production of dedicated bioenergy biomass…
Conaway: Farm Bill on Track for March Unveil
…waiting for an official 10-year cost estimate from the Congressional Budget Office to ensure “we can afford the proposal.” The committee started working on the House version of the bill…
Agri View: Withdrawing from NAFTA
…would decline by as much as 5 percent. This alone would cost over 15,000 jobs. Jobs that sustain American families. Corn, beef, and poultry production would all decline. The question…
Agri View: Renewable Energy on the Farm
…“solar power is coming on fast and furious”. Because it is convenient and, in the long term, it is more economical. It can reduce the overall cost of running a…
South Korean Market Demands American Beef in Record Numbers
…Agriculture expects South Korea’s 2018 beef imports to continue to grow by an estimated 1.8 percent. The projection is based on the cost of locally produced beef versus American beef. …