…dairy cows around the nation. Officials say pasteurized milk remains safe because the pasteurization process kills the virus. The virus can live in raw, unpasteurized milk. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s…
‘Slow and Steady Price Increases’ in Global Dairy Report
…from the U.S., European Union, and New Zealand. Fuess surmises that the stagnant demand is because of China’s “domestic-focused initiatives” to improve its milk production, while other Asian countries built…
Grant Project to Increase Organic Consumption Through Education and Promotion
…in a press release. “Our project aims to increase the consumption of organic by giving consumers access to more credible information about what organic production and processing means, and the…
Organic Needs Assessment Highlights Need for Additional Research
…holistic approach, analyzing needs of farmers, retailers, and various industry partners to better understand the organic production experience in California. CERTIFICATION CHALLENGES Obtaining certifications through the National Organic Program is…
Week in Review: Massive Almond Crop Expected & New Organic Goals for California
…to convert conventional ag production into organic systems. The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service is conducting two crucial mid-year surveys: the June Agricultural Survey and the June Area Survey. The…
Industry Reactions to the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024
…supports nearly 23 million jobs. The National Cotton Council also praised the bill for increasing support levels for cotton producers facing rising production costs and improving risk management strategies. “Conservation…
New USDA Programs Ease Transition to Organic Production
…help producers transition to organic production. These programs will support the development of new and better markets for domestic organic products, provide hands-on training to producers transitioning to organic production…
Alabama Bans Cultured Meat
…with a governmental entity or higher educational institution from conducting research in Alabama regarding the production of cultivated food products. Alabama’s ban follows Florida’s legal precedent taken earlier this month….
USDA Expecting a Larger California Almond Crop
…Service (NASS) predicts production to be at 3.00 billion pounds, a 21 percent increase from the year before. The initial subjective forecast notes that almond-bearing acreage will remain unchanged at…
Maintaining Safe Milk Supply Amid HPAI
The latest efforts to keep our milk supply safe. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Human and Health Services Secretary discusses some of the continued and increased…
California Sets Goals for Percentage of Organic Agriculture
California has set new benchmarks as part of the effort to convert conventional ag production into organic systems. In the state’s 2022 Scoping Plan for Achieving Carbon Neutrality, a goal…
Using Farm Loan Programs to Support Climate-Smart Production
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) highlights how their Farm Loan Programs can support climate-smart agriculture practices, aiding farmers and ranchers in enhancing environmental stewardship. Loans…
USDA-NRCS Provides Conservation Programs for Organic Producers
…production during the transition period. NRCS encourages any agricultural producer or forest landowner to participate in voluntary conservation programs and adopt climate-smart practices in fiscal year 2024. They can provide…
Survey Highlights Grape Industry Needs
…Control Advisors, Certified Crop Advisors, and industry representatives. Growers were predominantly table and raisin farmers, with a few involved in winegrape production. “The reason that I did the needs assessment…