…quarantine if another ACP find pops up in the southern area. Settevendemie says that may alleviate some issues if the commercial producers would be included in a new spot-quarantine area….
Technology Opening Markets for Small Farms
Opening markets for small- to medium-sized producers is a trend fueled by the local food push, and online food hubs are one way technology is chipping in. eHarvestHub is one…
Ordinance Brings New Wine Production to Southern California
…by just selling their product at farmers markets. Area growers pushed for the ordinance to allow producers to have tastings on their property and Anderson says the bureau has seen…
New Crops Trending in Southern California
…Farm Bureau says it is seeing some shifts when it comes to crops its producers are growing. The Bureau says its growers are forced to produce high-value crops because of…
Pork to Top Beef in 2015?
The nation’s pork producers may do something this year that they haven’t done in over six decades. Cathy Isom lets us know what this is. Pork over Beef…
USDA Announces Building Blocks for Climate-Smart Agriculture
…through efficiency improvements, improved yields, or reduced risks. Meet the needs of producers: This strategy is designed for working farms, ranches, forests, and production systems. USDA will encourage actions that…
Voluntary Conservation Effort to Clear California San Joaquin Valley Air Gets a Thumbs Up from Regulators
…Programs and NRCS technical expertise, a devoted team of experts have demonstrated to EPA and other stakeholders how voluntary actions by producers can translate to quantified air quality improvements in…
California Dairy Order Part 3
…a federal milk marketing order. In this report, Sabrina Hill continues her series with Chris Galen, Vice President of Communications with the National Milk Producers Federation. Dairy Order Pt 3…
USDA: Record Number of Organic Producers in U.S.
…certified operations list is available at apps.ams.usda.gov/nop. Vilsack “As demand for organic products continues to soar, more and more producers are entering the organic market,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack….
California Dairy Order Part 2
…get California on a federal milk marketing order. Sabrina Hill continues her series with Chris Galen, Vice President of Communications with the National Milk Producers Federation. Dairy Order Pt 2…
California Dairy Order Part 1
…milk marketing order. In this report, Sabrina Hill begins her series with Chris Galen, Vice President of Communications with the National Milk Producers Federation. Three Dairy Co-ops Want Federal Order…
Agri View: Antibiotic Use
Everett Griner talks about producers overusing antibiotics in today’s Agri View. Antibiotic Use…
Grants Help Bring More Nutritious Food to More People
Today Cathy Isom tells us about the program to promote fruits and veggies in more American diets – while giving a boost to local producers and economies. Nutritious Food to…
USDA Designates Del Norte County as a Primary Natural Disaster Area
USDA Designates Del Norte County in California as a Primary Natural Disaster Area with Assistance to Producers in Oregon The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Del Norte County…