…in our conservation portfolio to agricultural producers,” NRCS state conservationist for California Carlos Suarez said in a news release. “These easement opportunities provide a means to keep working land in…
Biologicals Not Just for Organic Production
The use of biologicals are increasing, and that’s in part to organic production growth, but not entirely. More producers are using products like biofertilizers, biopesticides, and biostimulants. These products are viewed…
Closing the Trade Loophole That Has Devastated California Olive Growers
…foreign-based company that acquired a stake in a U.S. processor to flood the market with product, undercutting California producers on prices. “We asked that federally, that our members of Congress…
USDA Continues to Prevent African Swine Fever from Entering the U.S.
…and producers to ensure everyone follows strict on-farm biosecurity protocols and best practices (including for garbage feeding in states where that is allowed); Restricting imports of pork and pork products…
Another Online Tool for Pest and Disease Management
There is now another online tool for producers trying to identify issues in the field. The United States Department of Food and Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)…
Report Details Overall Benefits of Organic Production
…standards and uphold integrity in the organic label. The Roadmap project is part of an ongoing effort to garner further support from policymakers, consumers, organic producers, and others to increase…
Good Market for ‘Off’ California Avocados in 2019
…of that product has cycled through and markets are looking good for California producers. “That’s what everyone is hoping for. That Super Bowl period, there’s a lot of avocados on…
USDA Predicts Increase in Farm Income for 2019
…receipts for livestock are also expected to increase $4.6 billion largely due to record production and higher prices. Preston also noted that a seven percent drop in egg receipts is…
Secretary Perdue Comments on President Trump’s Budget Proposal
…to delivering our programs. At the same time, we will maintain a safety net for farmers, ranchers, foresters, producers, and people who need assistance in feeding their families.” Source: USDA…
Optimism for the Future of American Cotton in China
…U.S. cotton producers was referenced by several members of the committee in their questioning of Ambassador Lighthizer,” said Reece Langley, Vice President of Washington Operations for the National Cotton Council….
Formal Lab-Grown Fake Meat Agreement is “What Consumers Deserve”
…harvest, process, package, or label cell-cultured products derived from livestock or poultry. All product labels will also be subject to USDA’s pre-approval and verification process. We look forward to working…
Annual Survey Finds 80% of Producers Believe Beef Checkoff Drives Beef Demand
…survey by randomly calling 1,200 beef producers across the nation via landline and cellphone numbers. These producers were sourced from a list totaling 150,000 producers from all over the country….
USDA and FDA Announce a Formal Agreement to Regulate Cell-Cultured Food Products from Cell Lines of Livestock and Poultry
…culture technology to develop products derived from livestock and poultry. The public meeting focused on the potential hazards, oversight considerations, and labeling of cell cultured food products derived from livestock…
USDA Provides Funding to California to Support Projects that Protect Agriculture and Natural Resources
…that disease-free, certified planting materials are available to U.S. specialty crop producers. You can view the FY 2019 Plant Protection Act Section 7721 spending plans on the USDA Animal and…