…will again be purchasing combination boxes to be comprised of fresh produce, fluid milk, seafood, meat, and dairy products. Solicitation will be open to more than 240 organizations that have…
Using Ag By-Products in California Dairy Feed Crucial for Sustainability
…The authors note that feed rations account for more than half of the cost of milk production. As dairy production grew over the past 30 years, California’s production of alfalfa…
AB 1788 Guidance for New SGAR Restrictions
…many cases including non-production agricultural areas such as man-made structures at cemeteries, golf courses, and parks. There is also guidance on how the bill will impact agriculture producers. DPR states that “provided…
Blueberry Growers Form Alliance to Address Market Issues
…federal support to use existing trade laws to address issues with blueberry imports to help preserve and enhance domestic production. The Alliance is also wanting to raise awareness about the…
Significant Conservation Work Continued Despite the Challenges of 2020
…also launched new online resources to help simplify conservation work. The Farm Production and Conservation Business Center worked with NRCS to debut a new decision tool for landowners. The Conservation…
Santa’s Reindeer Cleared for Entry into California by State Veterinarian
…Secretary Karen Ross. “We wish him safe travels and plenty of California milk and cookies as he and his reindeer make deliveries to the good children of our state.” Families…
Ag Research to Be Expanded Through Strengthened USDA-NASA Partnership
…pertaining to plant-related research can provide valuable information that could be applied to conventional agricultural production. NASA research performed in space or on ground platforms may lead to new agricultural…
Beef Alliance Startup Challenge Encourages Innovation in Cattle Industry
…nutrition and production efficiency, livestock monitoring and traceability, food safety, business management, and animal health. Listen to the radio report below. Beef Alliance Startup Challenge Encourages Innovation in Cattle Industry…
Well-Known Herbicide Products Change Hands, Keep Label Details
…of vegetable production practices as well. So, we’re carrying all those existing label uses over,” said Dan Beran, Director of Technical Services for NuFarm. “We’re also in the process of…
Proposition 12 Challenge Receives State and Federal Support
…outside of state borders. DOJ also noted that the practical effects of Prop 12 will control methods of production outside of the state. Some of the states that are supporting…
Select Incentive Payments Being Increased by USDA
…of production to help stabilize commodity prices. CRP has grown to include other areas of focus since it was first signed into law back in 1985. The successes of CRP…
Biden Selects Katherine Tai to be Next U.S. Trade Representative
…of her nomination has garnered widespread support from industry groups including the U.S. Dairy Export Council, National Milk Producers Federation, the Meat Institute, and the Consortium for Common Food Names….
Reintroducing U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack
…types of production and understands the importance of respecting farmers and ranchers as partners worthy of support in the race to achieve sustainability goals.” Prior to his first tenure as…
Statewide Quarantine Issued for Organic Fertilizer Product
…in organic production by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Organic Program. California producers are being warned that continued use of the product on registered organic land could jeopardize…