…Association, which negotiates with buyers to establish the price for prunes. If California prune growers are unable to effectively supply the market, Thompson said, this may open more doors for…
Antimicrobial Resistance Research
…Combating Antibiotic Resistance, which USDA co-chairs. Specifically, this program priority promotes the development of sustainable and integrated food safety strategies that reduce public health risks along the entire food chain,…
NMPF Announces Staff Reorganization; Welcomes Two New Employees
…FARM Program,” said Mulhern. “Their individual experience, expertise and enthusiasm will help ensure that the FARM Program continues to address the needs of farmers, and the entire dairy supply chain.”…
Loans for Farm Storage-Handling Equipment
…These producers in turn supply the growing number of food hubs, farmers markets or stores and restaurants interested in sourcing local food.” Earlier this year, FSA significantly expanded the list…
Factors Impacting Cost of Production
…continue producing the safest, most abundant, and affordable food supply in the world,” said Agriculture Committee Chairman K. Michael Conaway. Written testimony provided by the witnesses from today’s hearing is…
Resource to Help Food Hubs
…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…