The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr. Jack Shere is reminding pig producers and veterinarians of the signs and symptoms of a deadly swine disease that could dramatically…
Deadline Approaches for NRCS Conservation Easement Applications
…in our conservation portfolio to agricultural producers,” NRCS state conservationist for California Carlos Suarez said in a news release. “These easement opportunities provide a means to keep working land in…
Biologicals Not Just for Organic Production
The use of biologicals are increasing, and that’s in part to organic production growth, but not entirely. More producers are using products like biofertilizers, biopesticides, and biostimulants. These products are viewed…
Closing the Trade Loophole That Has Devastated California Olive Growers
…foreign-based company that acquired a stake in a U.S. processor to flood the market with product, undercutting California producers on prices. “We asked that federally, that our members of Congress…
USDA Continues to Prevent African Swine Fever from Entering the U.S.
…and producers to ensure everyone follows strict on-farm biosecurity protocols and best practices (including for garbage feeding in states where that is allowed); Restricting imports of pork and pork products…
Another Online Tool for Pest and Disease Management
There is now another online tool for producers trying to identify issues in the field. The United States Department of Food and Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)…
Report Details Overall Benefits of Organic Production
…standards and uphold integrity in the organic label. The Roadmap project is part of an ongoing effort to garner further support from policymakers, consumers, organic producers, and others to increase…
Good Market for ‘Off’ California Avocados in 2019
…of that product has cycled through and markets are looking good for California producers. “That’s what everyone is hoping for. That Super Bowl period, there’s a lot of avocados on…
Secretary Perdue Comments on President Trump’s Budget Proposal
…to delivering our programs. At the same time, we will maintain a safety net for farmers, ranchers, foresters, producers, and people who need assistance in feeding their families.” Source: USDA…
Optimism for the Future of American Cotton in China
…U.S. cotton producers was referenced by several members of the committee in their questioning of Ambassador Lighthizer,” said Reece Langley, Vice President of Washington Operations for the National Cotton Council….
Annual Survey Finds 80% of Producers Believe Beef Checkoff Drives Beef Demand
…survey by randomly calling 1,200 beef producers across the nation via landline and cellphone numbers. These producers were sourced from a list totaling 150,000 producers from all over the country….
USDA Provides Funding to California to Support Projects that Protect Agriculture and Natural Resources
…that disease-free, certified planting materials are available to U.S. specialty crop producers. You can view the FY 2019 Plant Protection Act Section 7721 spending plans on the USDA Animal and…
USDA Strengthens Partnerships and Protections to Keep ASF Out of the Country
…situation overseas,” said Ibach. “We are committed to working with the swine industry, our producers, other government agencies, and neighboring countries to take these additional steps.” At the same time,…
Nighttime Labor Regulation Language to Be Reviewed in April
…you have to designate safe areas for the start and end of a shift and break areas.” Many agricultural groups oppose the proposed language. Wolfe added that between producers voiding…