…unnecessary obstacles for interstate commerce by establishing standards that impact all production in the United States as well as other international producers. The lawsuit also highlights the economic impact…
California Receives Nearly $28 Million for Dairy Margin Coverage
The Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program will be issuing more than $300 million in 2019 to nearly 23,000 dairy producers. California enrolled the highest production volume of any state, while…
USDA Opens 2020 Enrollment for Dairy Margin Coverage Program
…opened signup today for the program that helps producers manage economic risk brought on by milk price and feed cost disparities. “We know it’s tough out there for American farmers,…
Trump Delivers on a Key Promise to American Farmers
…Trump successfully negotiated an agreement on the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS): “President Trump’s leadership has led to an agreement that continues to promote domestic ethanol and biodiesel production, supporting our…
NCBA Exposes Relationship of OCM and HSUS
…our industry is appropriate as we see tremendous advances in technology, production practices, conservation, quality, and markets. However, these discussions need to be amongst those who love, work, and make…
Things You Shouldn’t Throw into the Compost Bin
…hemp. Don’t toss bread, either. You’re just providing an invitation to racoons or other hungry critters. Anything that comes from milk should not be added to your compost. Rice also…
Farm Bureau Releases Milk Program Recommendations
(AFBF-Oct. 2, 2019) — The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) released a proposal for the future of U.S. milk-pricing provisions and marketing-order reform. The recommendations aim to bring more democracy…
President Trump Signs Stopgap Spending Bill to Fund Farm Payments
…$16.4 million in funding to support the new help production program under the 2018 Farm Bill. The measure also forgoes the matching requirement of the Specialty Crop Research Initiative. Lawmakers…
Off-Year Pistachio Crop Lighter Than Expected; Size and Quality Strong
…more acres of pistachios will be coming into production which should push the 2020 pistachio crop towards another record harvest. “It looks like with all things being good – enough…
National Chicken Council Unveils New Sustainability Resources
…production; 36% reduced impact of poultry production on greenhouse gas emissions; 72% decrease in farm land used in poultry production; and 58% decrease in water used in poultry production. According to…
Italy’s Valagro Breaks-Ground on its First U.S. Manufacturing Facility
…“will introduce cutting-edge technologies for the production of plant biostimulants and chelated micronutrients in the United States.” The plant will also be the creator of 50 jobs in the community….
American Dairy Demand Highest in Five Decades
…for the industry, including a significant increase in domestic use. During the May-June period, use of all milk solids was so strong in the domestic market that it outpaced production….
Sugar Beets Show Strong Potential as Livestock Feed
Production of sugar beets in California has all but disappeared over the past decade, however, the crop could provide dairy farmers with another option for nutritious forage. Researchers have been…
UC ANR Takes In-Depth Look at the Cannabis Industry
…completed. UC cannabis research is forging on despite the challenges, particularly in the areas of production practices, the economics of the cannabis industry in California, and the types of impacts…