…they say there is a recognized association between eating processed meats and developing cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. The suit claims serving processed meats violates the California Educational Code, which…
Northern Sierra Precipitation Sets Water Year Record
…that blow in from the Pacific. The West Coast experienced 46 ARs between October 1 and March 31, the first six months of Water Year 2017. Nearly one-third of the…
Reebok to Manufacture Shoes Made from Corn, Organic Cotton
…Reebok “Growing” Plant-Based Footwear Brand’s “Cotton + Corn” initiative created to bring plant-based footwear to the market in 2017 Global fitness brand Reebok announced its “Cotton + Corn” sustainable products…
U.S. Tractor Sales Up in March
…the first three months in 2017, a total of 42,033 tractors were sold which compares to 39,878 sold through March 2016, representing a five percent increase for the year. For…
World Trade Expanding Amid Deep Uncertainty
…number one customer for U.S. corn and corn-based products. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: World Trade Organization Trade recovery expected in 2017 and 2018, amid…
Tom Nassif Wins Agriculturalist of the Year Award
The California State Fair announced that Tom Nassif, Western Growers President & CEO, has been selected as the recipient of the prestigious 2017 Agriculturalist of the Year Award for his…
Livestock Groups, Roberts, Praise GIPSA Rule Delay
…to consolidation of the livestock industry, putting farmers out of business and increase consumer prices for meat.” NPPC, along with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and others, is calling on…
$21.8 Million to Combat Citrus Disease
…stations, Cooperative Extension Services, individuals, or groups consisting of two or more of these entities. Pre-applications are due on May 12, 2017. See the request for applications for details. NIFA…
100 Percent Water Allocation for CVP
Agriculture water contractors south-of-the-Delta will receive all of their water allocations in 2017. The Bureau of Reclamation announced the increase from 65 percent to 100 percent. This will be the…
Funding to Support Disaster Preparedness
…Northern Marianas, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The deadline for applications is May 15, 2017 See the request for applications for details. Since 2009, NIFA has invested more…
Funding to Foster a Diverse Agricultural Science Workforce
…research foundations, other research institutions and organizations, federal agencies, national laboratories, private organizations or corporations, and individuals. The application deadline is June 8, 2017. See the request for applications for…
Egg-Citing News – Food Prices Down for Easter
…to lower exports or changes in supply,” he said. “As farm-gate prices for livestock products have declined and remained lower, prices in the retail meat case have become more competitive,”…
Canada Closes a Door on U.S. Dairy Farmers
…of their dairy farmer suppliers will no longer have their milk supply agreement beginning May 2017. These farmers need to find a new marketing arrangement or processor for their farm…
Valencia Oranges Increase, Non-Valencia Decrease in Citrus Forecast
Mark Hudson, USDA National Agriculture Statistics Service, Washington D.C. issued the April, 2017 citrus crop forecast. Valencia Oranges Increase, Non-Valencia Decrease in Citrus Forecast The California Valencia orange forecast is…