…the Young Farmers and Ranchers Achievement Award, which recognizes accomplishments in production agriculture and leadership activity. Johnnie and Kendall White of Saint Helena received the Excellence in Agriculture Award, presented…
USDA Extends Deadlines for Dairy Margin Coverage, Market Facilitation Programs
…complicated by wet and cold weather,” said Bill Northey, USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation. “Because some of our producers are still in the field, time to conduct…
Farm Bureau President Pledges Sustained Advocacy for Agriculture
…vote before the end of the year on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement on trade. He counseled farm groups to work together in assuring production of nutritious food products. “It’s not about…
November 2019 Dairy Market Report
…production of milk and milk solids per cow have been important supply-side contributors to higher prices. Good domestic demand growth and improved cheese exports has also been a positive factor,…
NPPC, AFBF File Legal Challenge to California’s Proposition 12
…greater consolidation in the pork industry,” she said. Beginning Jan. 1, 2022, Proposition 12 prohibits the sale of pork not produced according to California’s highly prescriptive production standards. The proposition…
Common Problems and Solutions for Growing Yams
…rubbing alcohol. White scales appear on the tubers and often cause slow growth or even shriveling of the tubers. Use a good quality neem oil or organic pyrethrum, as this is…
USDA to Open Signup for Conservation Reserve Program December 9
…rancher or a member of a socially disadvantaged group to return land to production for sustainable grazing or crop production. CRP contract holders no longer need to be a retired…
Federal Officials Begin to Crack Down on CBD Products
…of these products,” Abernethy noted in the press release. The renewed focus towards enforcement on behalf of FDA may have some direct impact on the production of hemp. A significant…
Organic Growers Converge in Monterey
The Organic Grower Summit is expected to attract more than 700 organic growers and other industry members for two days of education, networking, and exhibition. Presented by the Organic Produce…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 12-04-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the kick-off of the Organic Growers Summit, considerations farmers…
USDA/NASS Prepares for 2019 Organic Survey
…the 2019 Organic Survey. Letters are being sent to producers who are involved in certified organic farming, or who are in the process of transitioning. Each of the producers who self-reported…
U.S. Pork Can Reduce Overall U.S. Trade Deficit with China by Nearly Six Percent
…consumer price index. China’s swine herd has been devastated by African swine fever, a disease affecting only pigs with no human health or food safety risks, reducing domestic production by…
Romaine E. coli Scare Before Thanksgiving…Again
…produced from Salinas or the surrounding production areas. The advisory states “this includes all types of romaine lettuce harvested from Salinas, California such as whole heads of romaine, hearts of…
Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Rises Only a Penny
…rancher members, state educational foundations, as well as others involved in food production, are responding to public interest with expanded outreach and educational opportunities. Survey results indicate Americans have faith…