…more food safety and humane handling verification tasks to protect the food supply and animal welfare. View the final rule. Source: U. S. Department of Agriculture Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture…
The Western View: Could farmers be the heroes of the 21st century?
…growers have the ability to solve the major threats of our time – but they need help. We need our water supply. To make sure we have that, We need…
Senate Bill 1 Passes – Governor Newsom to Veto
…letter stated. “Working together with all water users provides the best hope for avoiding endless litigation on the management of California’s water supply. We know this through experience.” Governor Newsom…
Secretary Perdue on Farm Safety Week
…workforce to continue producing the healthiest, safest, most affordable, and most abundant food supply on earth.” Background: This week is an opportunity to spread awareness of the inherent risks associated…
NPPC Statement on China Market Access
…“Additionally, pork is in short supply in China because African swine fever has ravaged the Chinese hog herd and significantly reduced the production of pork. When you consider that China…
More Stringent Air Quality Standards on The Way
…would be required to supply. Lowering the threshold for when a respirator is required will increase the overall need for N95’s and increase the overall cost for employers. Wolfe said…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 09-02-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering who is latest fast food chain to jump on…
Call For Investigation into Cattle Markets
…by the plant fire in Holcomb, Kansas. “We encourage USDA to look at all aspects of the beef supply chain and to utilize internal and external expertise in this investigation. We…
Trucking Shortage Projected to Worsen Over Next Decade
…to reverse this trend, there are expectations for substantial supply chain disruptions creating shipping delays, higher inventory carrying costs and potential shortages at stores. The Truck Driver Shortage Analysis 2019…
Another China Tariff Announcement Signals More Trouble
…export markets farmers and ranchers depend on. We need substantive trade agreements that ensure American agriculture can provide an abundant and safe food supply for the world’s growing population.” Source:…
Plan to Use Farm Bill Funding to Support Animal Disease Prevention and Management
…National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN). This fall, APHIS will issue a sources sought notice to gather updated information from vaccine manufacturers interested in supplying the vaccine bank. The information…
How to Raise Your Own Queen Bees
…new queen bees, then supply and demand may not be an issue. When you decide to begin rearing a new queen will depend on what you need her for and…
Celebrating Value of Farmers Markets During National Farmers Market Week
…local economy compared to chain competitors. Approximately 60 percent of shoppers at farmers markets located in low-income neighborhoods report that markets have better prices than other grocery store outlets. There…
Growing Your Own Brussel Sprouts
…until they reach their full height, however, so you’ll need patience to successfully cultivate this crop. In return, you’ll be rewarded with a continuous supply of great-tasting bite-sized delights. There…