…dictate farming practices across the nation. California’s overreach creates an unworkable patchwork of differing state regulations that will make it impossible for the supply chain, from small farmers to your…
Producers Discouraged by Sec. Perdue’s Sentiment Toward Small Farms
…by much and supply has remained relatively constant. Understanding that the dairy market has been difficult for small producers in recent years, Perdue expressed his belief in the 2018 Farm…
Trump Delivers on a Key Promise to American Farmers
…seek comment on actions to ensure that more than 15 billion gallons of conventional ethanol be blended into the nation’s fuel supply beginning in 2020, and that the volume obligation…
Farm Bureau Releases Milk Program Recommendations
…sharing across the supply chain in the product pricing formulas by adjusting the “make allowance” (a fixed deduction or credit for processing milk into finished dairy products) to be variable…
Senate Bill 1 Veto Official, Governor Praised
…described as a ‘job killer’ by the California Chamber of Commerce (CalChamber), who celebrated the veto. “SB 1 posed a major threat to California’s water supply and reliability, and the…
California Leads Nation in Specialty Crop Funding
…the specialty crop supply chain. Listen to the report below. California Leads Nation in Specialty Crop Funding About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored…
Farmers, Restaurants, Chefs Urge Passage of USMCA
…we all need the USMCA to assure the continued strength of the food chain,” California Farm Bureau Federation President Jamie Johansson said. “By helping California farmers and agricultural businesses, and…
Sustainability in Action Meeting Coming Up in Salinas
…able to act on immediately, whether you’re a grower, an input provider, a food processor, or really anywhere within the food chain.” The event will feature a demonstration of a…
Hope Remains for SB 559 Despite Failing to Pass in Legislature
…of the bill wasn’t the outcome that we had anticipated, it will provide stakeholders across the board with more opportunities to continue fighting for long-term investments in clean water supply….
NPPC Welcomes New Swine Inspection System
…new inspection system that incentivizes investment in new technologies while ensuring a safe supply of wholesome American pork,” said National Pork Producers Council President David Herring, a producer from Lillington,…
USDA Modernizes Swine Slaughter Inspection for the First Time in Over 50 Years
…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…