The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a final decision on the California Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) which was published in the Federal Register on March 30. The…
USDA: No Consolidation in Cow-Calf Operations for Five Years
…production. A recent report from the Economic Research Service at USDA shows that all areas of livestock production, with the exception of beef, have fewer and larger operations. James MacDonald,…
Cargill Installs Controlled Atmosphere “Stunning” System in Canada Operation
…better animal welfare standards in food production. There are also electric stunning systems available to processing plants. Both electric and atmospheric systems are acceptable, approved, and proven as more humane…
USDA Developing Product Possibilities for Almond Waste
…products to companies interested in bringing a product to market or supplement their current production methods. “We have to partner with companies that can help us scale it up and…
McConnell Introduces Hemp legislation
…the domestic production of hemp. It will also give hemp researchers the chance to apply for competitive federal grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, allowing them to continue their…
Agri View: Carrot Production
Everett Griner talks about carrot production in today’s Agri View. Everett also may surprise you with the state that produces the most carrots. Now whether it is a small carrot…
Easter Eggs for Your Basket Will be a Bit Higher This Year
…potatoes and flour. Milk decreased in price by 6 percent (20 cents per gallon) due to continued record production volumes in the United States and a very competitive beverage case….
Research Reveals a New Direction for Halting the Citrus Greening Epidemic
…by David Hall Citrus greening, also known as “huanglongbing,” is a serious disease dramatically affecting citrus production across the world. Trees with this disease all die after only a few…
NRCS, Partners Seek to Assist Bi-State Sage-Grouse Area Ranchers with Conservation through Partnership Project
…EQIP is to promote agricultural production, forest management, and environmental quality as compatible goals; to optimize environmental benefits; and to help farmers and ranchers meet Federal, State, Tribal, and local…
Spending Bill Includes Victory for Milk Labeling Standards
The omnibus spending bill passed by the House and Senate last week included language regarding milk labeling. The bill directs the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to take action against…
Central Valley Grower Receives Distinguished California Agriculturalist Award
…A shift in the predominant areas of winegrape production towards the northern interior of the state over the past few years was also discussed. DiBuduo addressed some of the expectations…
Farm Bureau Concerned About Possible Chinese Trade Retaliation
…percent of their production. After Canada, China is our second-largest customer for ag exports. In retaliation for what our government says are justified U.S. trade measures against China on intellectual…
Preparing for Autumn and Winter Gardening
…trees. It’s a glorious season for bigtime production, much of which can be stowed away for eating over winter. This is also the right time for grapes. I’m Cathy Isom……
NCBA Encouraged by “Positive Developments” in Omnibus Spending Bill
…tax treatment of commodity sales to cooperatives and non-cooperatives, while also providing flow-through deduction from co-ops to their members similar to the old Section 199 deduction for domestic production activities….