…deadline, will determine the level of retaliation tariffs Canada and Mexico can issue. Nick Giordano of the National Pork Producers Council says retaliatory actions are likely to quickly follow the…
Key Time to Monitor for Leaffooted Bug
Courtesy: UCANR Leaffooted bug has re-emerged as an issue for almond growers over the last two seasons and researchers say there is a specific time for California producers to monitor…
Foot and Mouth Disease
…have been studies, saying that depopulation of livestock is the only effective way to cut foot and mouth losses. Emergency vaccination would be of little help. According to a Kansas…
Hands-on Help for New Producers
A new program will help give new California farmers and ranchers some hands-on help to get started in the industry. Hands-on Help for New Producers The United States Department of…
Porksgiving
…who you see is giving back to others. To learn more visit Pork Be Inspired-dot-com where you’ll find great recipes and inspiring stories about producers giving back to their communities….
Pacific Region Field Crop Review
…percent from August. At 87, the Crop Production Index decreased 1.1 percent. At 109, the Livestock Production Index decreased 6.8 percent. Producers received lower prices for cattle, market eggs, broilers,…
Former Ag Secretaries Urge Congress to Pass TPP
…and other countries, we are giving our producers access to new customers and expanding their sales. These sales will generate more farm production, and related activities, that will grow the…
Calif. Nets Nearly $700,000 in USDA Farm-to-School Grants
…farmers and ranchers through its Farm to School Program. Grant recipients in California will receive $672,795. “Farm to school programs work—for schools, for producers, and for communities,” said USDA Secretary…
Pistachio Industry Preparing for Large Crops
…some huge crop numbers based on new plantings and a possible weather change. Matoian says they continue to focus on that future, and market for producers based on those projections….
NRCS Handbook to Support Conservation on Organic Farms
…management, crop rotations, livestock grazing and pest management. The handbook includes additional practices and resources that address producers’ needs that are identified in the recent Organic Census. Though this information…
Trans-Pacific Partnership and Japan
…agreements. Under the TPP agreement, new export opportunities for livestock products, including beef, pork, poultry and dairy will expand demand for soybeans and other feed ingredients by U.S. livestock producers….
Transportation Perspectives of U.S. International Food Aid Programs Examination
The House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture and the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation held a joint hearing to explore…
NFU Opposes Proposed Rule to Allow Beef Imports from Namibia
…would have devastating consequences on our domestic livestock industry. NFU calls upon the administration to defend U.S. farmers and ranchers by opposing imports of live animals and processed or frozen…
Cattlemen Urge Congress to Address Expired Tax Extenders Legislation
…on a stable and predictable tax code in order to plan purchases, make investments, and grow their businesses,” said Ellis. “Each year producers make significant financial determinations, and Congress’ failure…