…and tree nuts, including nearly half of America’s fresh organic produce. For generations we have provided variety and healthy choices to consumers. Connect with and learn more about Western Growers…
Make-up of Family Farms
…they only account for 24-percent of farm production in total.” As the largest share of farm production come from.. “large scale family farms that are defined as farms with revenues…
Conaway Disappointed in Organic Animal Welfare Rule
Conaway Agriculture Committee Chairman K. Michael Conaway (R-TX) issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service release of its new organic animal welfare…
Funding to Support Agricultural Education at 1890s Land-grant Institutions
…improve and sustain rural economic growth, address water availability issues, increase food production, find new sources of energy, mitigate climate variability and ensure food safety. To learn more about NIFA’s…
USDA Strengthens Integrity of the Organic Label
…regulations – including detailed standards for organic livestock and poultry production – to ensure that organic products meet a consistent standard. Starmer “During this Administration, USDA’s support for the organic…
CRB Researcher Honored with Presidential Award
…disease, which is threatening citrus production in this country and around the world.” “The Citrus Research Board is proud of Dr. Cilia earning this award,” said CRB President, Gary Schulz….
Another ‘Midnight’ Regulation Dumped On Farmers
…law, which limits consideration of livestock as organic to feeding and medication practices. Additionally, the organization pointed out, animal welfare is not unique to organic production. “Animal production practices have…
Humans Need Bees
…garden, supporting organic farmers who don’t use pesticides on their crops, and spreading the word about bees and their declining population. You can learn more by checking out the bumblebeeconservation.org…
Tom Vilsack to Take Helm of U.S. Dairy Export Council
…of U.S. milk production to a high of 15.5 percent. “We thank Tom Suber for his tremendous contributions to the growth of U.S. dairy exports and elevating U.S. dairy’s position…
Proposal to Establish a New Organic Research, Promotion, and Information Order
…would also include non-food items, such as textiles, personal care products, pet food, and flowers. Organic imports – both those certified under the USDA organic regulations and those entering the…
Regulating Egg Safety and Quality
…in the production, sale, or handling of shell eggs or egg products in California must register with the program. CDFA personnel inspect shell eggs and egg products at production, packing,…
January Crop Production Report
…Production forecasts are released on a monthly basis and do not reflect final production estimates. The next production forecast will be issued February 9, 2017. January Crop Production Report (.pdf)….
Funding to Foster the Agricultural Science Workforce
…and extension personnel whose work results in user-inspired, groundbreaking discoveries that combat childhood obesity, improve and sustain rural economic growth, address water availability issues, increase food production, find new sources…
USDA Expands Grasslands Conservation Program
…livestock production (e.g. grazing or producing hay), while following their conservation and grazing plans in order to maintain the cover. A goal of CRP Grasslands is to minimize conversion of…