…to make the flying tools more valuable to the state’s producers. Adapting Drone Technology for California Ag Variable Rate Technology All Drone Solutions Owner Mark Hull says most drone use…
Legislation Help for Dairy Farmers
NMPF Supports Senate Legislation to Create Tax Incentive for Investments in Biogas and Nutrient Recovery The National Milk Producers Federation endorsed new Senate legislation that would help dairy farmers increase…
SGMA Timelines Necessary for Ag
Environmental groups are wanting to speed up SGMA timelines. Agriculture leaders say that time is needed for producers to plan. SGMA Timelines Necessary for Ag Agriculture Needs Time The Sustainable…
Help for Central Valley Rice Producers
NRCS and Ducks Unlimited Looking to Help Central Valley Rice Producers Improve Irrigation Efficiency USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is currently accepting applications from California landowners in 10 Central…
NPPC Opposes Proposed Animal Welfare Changes
The National Pork Producers Council wants its members to voice their opinions on the new organic animal welfare standards proposed by the U.S. Department of Ag. The standards are unprecedented…
Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Deal Goes to A Vote
…cattle producers, sheep and goat producers, along with beef, pork, and poultry packers and processors. Global Affairs Canada also notes significant opportunities in agricultural machinery and livestock management technologies. Global…
Consumers Backing Away from Higher-Priced, Cage-Free Eggs
…going cage-free, the premium-priced eggs are not selling well. The sluggish sales reportedly are making producers hesitate to invest in cage-free systems. The sales figures indicate a reversal from research…
Funding to Address Climate Change Impact on Agriculture
…through NIFA’s Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI), which is authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill. “Each year, climate change poses uncertain and varied challenges for American farmers and producers…
CA Welcomes Farmers Market Proclamation
…has approximately 700 certified farmers markets and about 2,200 certified producers selling in the markets. A little more than half are year-round. The rest are seasonal. These markets are now…
Citrus Forecast has Slight Changes
…forecast of California tangerine production is unchanged at 22 million boxes. USDA July Citrus Forecast-Forecast Components form (.pdf) Producers, MARK YOUR CALENDARS. The initial crop forecast for the 2016-17 season…
Commodity Carnival
…be solved by young farmers and agribusiness leaders of the future. We’re pleased to play a vital role in educating the next generation of food producers on the importance of…
Considerations for Codling Moth Treatment
…Accessing Pressure Potential Now is the time for walnut producers to get an idea of where their codling moth pressure will be this season. “What we want to look for…
NMPF Endorses Legislation
NMPF Endorses Legislation Protecting Dairy Farms from Litigation Under Super Fund Environmental Law The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) expressed its support for new bipartisan legislation introduced in the House…
FARM at 49th AABP Conference
National Dairy FARM Program to Lead One-Day Session at 49th Annual AABP Conference The National Milk Producers Federation’s Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program will host a full day of…