…Perdue to “fix” our cattle markets in response to the price disparity producers are currently having to endure. “First and foremost, I think it’s important to make clear – once…
Farm Bureau Releases Milk Program Recommendations
…would: Give every dairy farmer a voice by eliminating the ability of coops to vote on behalf of member-producers on changes to federal milk marketing orders (bloc voting); Improve risk…
California Producers Set for Success with Better Access to Japan
…and other nations,” CCM President Casey Creamer said in the statement. Walnut producers will also see significant benefits from the Japanese trade deal, as the country is the fourth-largest market…
National Chicken Council Unveils New Sustainability Resources
…practices, chicken producers in the U.S. have significantly reduced the use of water, farmland, electricity, greenhouse gas emissions, and other valuable natural resources. In fact, producing the same amount of…
American Dairy Demand Highest in Five Decades
While dairy producers might not be feeling it amidst ongoing trade issues and price concerns, the demand for dairy is the strongest it’s been in the past five decades. According…
Sugar Beets Show Strong Potential as Livestock Feed
…Steve Kaffka, Extension Specialist in the Department of Plant Sciences at UC Davis. “It seems a natural opportunity for dairy producers to take a look at what would be a…
Concerns Over New Tomato Suspension Agreement with Mexico
…the Mexican growers to the negotiating table and led to a result that protects U.S. tomato producers from unfair trade. It also removes major uncertainties for the Mexican growers and…
U.S. Pork Producers Seeking Expanded Export Opportunities
…Therefore, expanding export opportunities through trade agreements remains a top priority for U.S. pork producers, National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) Director of International Affairs Maria Zieba said today at a…
Agriculture Groups Respond to Japan Trade Deal
…ranchers.” Background: The U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement will provide America’s farmers and ranchers enhanced market access in our third largest agricultural export market. When implemented, this Agreement will enable American producers…
NCBA President Jennifer Houston Testifies on State of Cattle Industry
…her oral testimony with a pledge to keep doing the hard work that’s necessary to help improve prospects for America’s cattle producers. “I’m proud to lead and represent the members…
‘Windows of Opportunity’ for Summer Cover Crops
The Natural Resources Conservation Service of California held another cover crop field day to show producers that summer cover crops are possible. NRCS says the practice reduces soil erosion, increases…
Best Practices for Getting Food Products into Retail Outlets
…for those who are just starting out in the industry. Founder of Retail Ready, an online course for producers of packaged products to navigate the food industry, Alli Ball offered…
Perdue Comments on Administrative Actions to Streamline H-2A Process
…ensuring our farmers and producers have access to a stable, legal agricultural workforce. By streamlining these processes, DOL is bringing the H-2A process into the 21st Century allowing farmers to be…
More Time Provided for Dairy Producers to Enroll in DMC Program
New Signup Deadline for Dairy Margin Coverage is September 27 WASHINGTON (USDA/FSA-Sept. 19, 2019) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) extended the deadline to September 27 for dairy producers…