The Government Accountability Office says the Department of Agriculture complied with rulemaking procedures during its withdrawal of The Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices final rule. The office reviewed the USDA…
USDA Reopens Enrollment for Improved Dairy Safety Net Tool
…the margin period is monthly rather than bi-monthly. Covered production is increased to 5 million pounds on the Tier 1 premium schedule, and premium rates for Tier 1 are substantially…
USDA Warns Dangerous Pests are Emerging, Adds Cherry Fruit Fly to Alert List
…first time when fruit flies were caught in traps along the Niagara River in New York last year. If left unchecked, this pest could threaten cherry production in the United…
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
…“U.S. egg exports were up nearly 50 percent in 2017 while egg production remained flat.” A bird flu outbreak in South Korea contributed to the increase in U.S. export volumes….
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…
Organic Groups Suing USDA over Livestock Rule
Four organic groups have filed a lawsuit against The U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, regarding the organic livestock welfare rule. Led by the Center for Food…
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…