…National Milk Producers Federation. “By better aligning the school lunch program with the dietary guidelines, options including 1% flavored milk will be back on the lunch tray in school cafeterias…
The Western View: The EPA, Waters of the USA, and Stock Ponds
…They say that Johnson sold off most of his livestock to pay for legal costs and environmental studies. All that’s left are one steer, a donkey and a Shetland pony…
Impacts of Environmental Regulations and Voluntary Conservation Solutions Examined
…However, some government agencies continue to implement over burdensome regulatory requirements, which create financial obstacles for our producers. It is important we continue to support common-sense legislation and voluntary practices…
USDA Increases Sugar Quantity, Access
…among processors, and reassigned part of the surplus cane sugar marketing allotment to raw cane sugar imports. USDA recognizes that America’s beet sugar producers have made significant investments in a…
CA Tops in Organic Farms, Sales
…inventory and sales data for organic livestock commodities. The 2014 survey collected data from U.S. farms and ranches that were certified organic, exempt from organic certification, or transitioning to organic…
U.S. Beef Hits South Africa
…market,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “Along with U.S. poultry, South African consumers now have access to high quality, safe and wholesome U.S. beef, and U.S. producers and exporters have…
Farming from the Heart- Temple Grandin
…Dr. Grandin during the booksigning. Dr. Grandin is a professor of animal science at Colorado State University, and consultant to the livestock industry on animal behavior. She is also an…
Organic Survey – California
…production, and sales data for a variety of organic crops and inventory and sales data for organic livestock commodities. The 2014 survey collected data from U.S. farms and ranches that…
Honey Bee Colony Health Survey Results
…by USDA, producers, economists, agribusiness and others, found that U.S. honey production in 2015 from producers with five or more colonies totaled 157 million pounds, down 12 percent from 2014….
Climate Smart Agriculture and Forestry Results
…natural resources and reducing greenhouse gas emissions,” said Vilsack. “With today’s announcements, USDA is providing the necessary tools and resources called for under the President’s Climate Action Plan so producers…
Farmers Markets Explosion
…producers nationwide. As of National Farmers Market Week, (the first full week in August), there were 8,476 farmers markets listed in USDA’s National Farmers Market Directory. This is a 2.5…
Certified Farmers’ Markets in California
…quality and fresh produce brought to the CFM’s by its’ producers creates a diverse market and also provides the consumer with opportunity to meet the farmer and learn how their…
California Raisin Grape Mechanical Harvest Report
…data, producers were asked to update acreage by variety and year planted. Growers were initially contacted by mail and follow up was done by telephone. This report summarizes data for…
Conserve Energy and Save Costs
…Tom Vilsack awarded 26 grants to help rural small businesses and agricultural producers across rural America conserve energy and develop renewable energy systems, ultimately reducing their carbon footprint, lowering overhead…