…and growing business model,” Rikkers said. “They create new opportunities for producers and are critical elements of vibrant local and regional supply chains in communities across the country. With this…
Agri View: Ostrich Farming
…it is recommended that producers come together in alliances, or Coops, to provide the ostrich packers with a consistent supply of meat, so that the packers may be able to…
Clean Water Crisis Threatens U.S.
…antiquated water systems that are increasingly likely to break down or spread contaminants like lead. The crisis gripping Flint, Mich., where the water supply has been rendered undrinkable, is just…
Warm And Wet – Western Winter And Western Water Year
What has happened weather wise out West this October through March is reflected by upcoming water supply levels for the region. Rod Bain reports. Warm And Wet – Western Winter…
Pork Producers “Fly-In”
…and Intrastate Meat Exemption,” or PRIME, Act because it would create food safety risks, prevent animal diseases from being detected and addressed and undermine public confidence in the food supply….
Preventing Food Waste
…community by providing donated untouched food that would have otherwise gone to waste to those who might not have a steady food supply. Ways to Reduce Wasted Food Planning, prepping,…
NASS Mid-Year Surveys
…essential information that helps us determine the prospective production and supply of major commodities in California and Nevada for the 2016 crop year. Everyone who relies on agriculture for their…
Klamath Water Allocation Brings Relief For Farmers
…Lake Reservoir—83 percent of full supply—and approximately 35,000 acre-feet from Gerber Reservoir, a 100 percent supply. As of April 1, the snowpack supplying the Klamath Project was 113 percent of…
Water, Markets Complicate Farms’ Planting Plans
Food production in California—always risky business—has become increasingly complex and unpredictable. Farmers say recent meager irrigation water-supply announcements for some of the state’s growing regions have further complicated planting and…
Agri View: Pig Out
…of them in the USA. The majority of pigs are used for human food but also supply skin, fat and other materials for use as clothing, ingredients for processed foods,…
California’s Water Supply Receives A March Miracle
Thanks to a precipitation boost last month, California’s reservoir totals also received a boost to surprising ,but much needed, levels. California’s Water Supply Receives A March Miracle…
$4.7 Million Available in Grants
…producers, the entire food supply chain, and consumers.” Vilsack In fiscal year 2015, NIFA and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) funded an infrastructure of National and Regional Centers to…
Agri View: Egg Prices
…Midwest, supply and production are expected to return to more normal levels this year, experts said in January. “As we enter 2016, all indicators point toward plenty of eggs and…
North American Producers Committed
…safe, environmentally sustainable and affordable food supply,” said CPC Chair Rick Bergmann. “This foundation includes the adoption of new approaches and methods demonstrated by sound science to provide the best…