Family run Zacky Farms, known for its turkey production is shuttering its doors after decades of service. The closure of the company’s two plants in Fresno and Stockton will put…
Agri View: BFTP-What is Big About the Ramp
Raw Organic Green Ramps ready to cook with In this Blast from the Past episode of Agri View with Everett Griner, Everett talks about the Ramp in today’s Agri View….
California Table Grape Growers Have Too Much of a Good Thing
…may see crop growth of up to ten percent, as expectations in April were 114.6 million boxes for this year. Over a third of California’s table grape production is shipped…
Proposed Bill to Spur Agriculture Innovation
Central Coast Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) introduced new legislation that will incentivize mechanization and other innovation in specialty crop production. In a press release, Panetta said, “The Specialty Crop Mechanization…
USDA Planning Trade Aid Round Two Distribution
…first round. Corn growers will receive one cent per bushel, and soybean growers will receive $1.65 per bushel, per 50 percent of production. Hog producers will receive $8 per head…
Pumpkin Production Strong for Fall Holiday Season
It has been a successful season for California pumpkin production, as growing conditions remained favorable leading up to harvest. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), initial reports for…
ASF Could Drastically Change China’s Pork Market
African swine fever could reshape the pork market in China. A Rabobank report says the disease could accelerate a shift in pork production and boost import needs for 2019. Local…
Syngenta Opening Chicago Seeds Office
…our business collaborators.” Syngenta chose the Chicago location because of its proximity to U.S. row crop production and the local talent pool for potential employment. Syngenta currently operates four facilities…
Perdue Talks Possible Trade Aid Adjustments
…were hit hard by hurricanes this year. A DTN report says Perdue asked USDA staff to look at the fact that they believe payments should be based on actual production…
Industry Seeks Additional Tariff Relief as USDA Reports Increased Milk Production
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) noted increased milk production in its World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report for October. Milk production forecasts for 2018 and 2019 have been…
Federal Agencies Combine Resources for Food Waste Initiative
…and labor involved in food production that end up being wasted as well. Educating the public on the severity of the issue is a central component to the Winning on…
USDA Announces 2019 Agricultural Outlook Forum
…issues and trends affecting agricultural production and global markets. It offers a platform for exchanging ideas, information and best practices among producers, processors, policymakers, government officials, and non-governmental organizations, both…
Agri View: BFTP-Happy Cows Can Boost Production
In this Blast from the Past episode of Agri View with Everett Griner, Everett talks about dairy production and happy cows in today’s Agri View. BFTP-Happy Cows Can Boost Production…
NCC Says USDA Must Take Part in Regulation of Cell-Cultured Meat Products
…draw on FDA’s experience as well.” NCC believes FSIS has the statutory authority, relevant experience, and robust regulatory framework to perform continuous oversight of daily production practices. Additionally, FSIS has…