…requiring regulations to reduce methane emissions from livestock and dairy manure operations. The CPUC established the dairy biomethane pilot program in order to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions by repurposing…
World Ag Expo Gearing Up with Top Product Winners
…Products competition is once again sponsored by Bank of America, which has an industry leading agribusiness group that delivers end-to-end banking and finance solutions to ag producers and related businesses. Winners…
Groups Respond to House Passage of Farm Bill
…truly appreciate all your hard work.” National Milk Producers Federation NMPF Thanks Congress for Sending Pro-Dairy Farm Bill to White House, Urges President to Sign The National Milk Producers Federation…
California Farm Bureau Urges House to Pass Farm Bill
…makes a number of improvements to conservation programs, including the popular Environmental Quality Incentives Program. It continues specific programs for fruit, vegetable, nut and nursery producers, as well as initiatives…
New WOTUS Rule Proposal Brings Optimism
…know where federal jurisdiction begins and ends. President Trump is making good on his promise to reduce burdensome regulations to free our producers to do what they do best –…
House and Senate Ag Committee Leaders Release Farm Bill Conference Report
…and predictability for all producers – of all crops – across all regions across the country. I thank my counterparts in the Senate and House for coming to – and…
Cattlemen Urge Action to Reduce Trade Barriers in Japan
…potential economic impact of a U.S.-Japan bilateral trade agreement, Kester noted that reducing tariff and non-tariff trade barriers would benefit Japanese consumers and U.S. cattle producers. Japan is the top…
Environmental Footprint of California Livestock Often Gets Inflated
While livestock production does contribute to emission levels, the fact that California is a global leader in production efficiency and sustainability can sometimes be lost in the conversation about animal…
U.S. Beef Gains New Market Access in Morocco
…from day one, and the opening of the Moroccan market is good news for our producers,” said Secretary Perdue. “American beef is the best in the world, and once Moroccans…
Bayer to Sell Animal Health Unit
…Because of these priorities, we are convinced that Bayer is no longer the best owner for Animal Health.” Bayer Animal Health has had a significant presence in the livestock and…
Almond Board Invests $6.8 Million in Research
…Biocomposites. USDA-ARS, Western Regional Research Center[1] – Almond shells have traditionally been used as livestock bedding. This research explores how almond shells, transformed to a charcoal-like powder through a process…
Secretary Perdue Names NRCS Chief
…generation farmer, I care deeply about conserving and protecting our most valuable agricultural resources. I look forward to the chance to lead this valuable agency and assist our producers nationwide…
U.S. Pork Losses from Trade Dispute with Mexico: $1.5 Billion
Losses Attributed to China Dispute Estimated at $1 Billion The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) called for an end to a trade dispute that has cost U.S. pork producers an…
Agriculture Groups Respond to USMCA Signing
…issues so we can regain the markets we had not long ago.” National Milk Producers Federation / U. S. Dairy Export Council Dairy Groups Applaud Final Signing of Modernized NAFTA…