…the food supply chain. Announced by Representatives Chellie Pingree, a Democrat from Maine, and Iowa Republican David Young, the group is expected to “shine a spotlight” on Department of Agriculture…
Growth Energy Comments on EPA CVR Waiver
…submitted a proposal to change the point of blending under the RFS away from refiners and further down the supply chain. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Celebrating National Raisin Day
…protein, have antioxidants, are low in sodium and contain no cholesterol. California produces the majority of the world’s raisin supply. Interestingly enough, April 30 is both National Oatmeal Cookie Day…
Syngenta Says European Decision Takes Ag In The Wrong Direction
…address the challenges we face in ensuring a safe and reliable food supply, while also taking care of the environment. They say the Bee Risk Guidance Document is so conservative…
California Industry Aggressively Confronting Sticky Cotton
…Summit in Fresno, bringing together individuals from every part of the supply chain to hear the latest developments and offer feedback as to what priorities should be moving forward. “We…
Western Growers Endorses California Water Bond
…state. Following a board discussion and vote on the matter, Western Growers President and CEO Tom Nassif issued the following statement: “The Water Supply and Water Quality Act of 2018…
Updated Water Allocations Double, Still Below Half for Southern CVP Agriculture
…for caution in the allocation process. “Even with the recent gains in water supply, the year as a whole has still been relatively dry. We will continue to monitor our…
Culver’s to Donate Custard Sales to FFA
…the restaurant chain. Thursday May, 3rd is Culver’s Scoops of Thanks Day. Scoops of Thanks Day is part of Culver’s Thank You Farmers Project. The project supports agricultural education programs,…
Bayer On Track to Acquire Monsanto
…another merger between two sizable companies in the industry. Several industry groups have voiced their opposition to the further consolidation of the agricultural supply industry, particularly after the mergers between…
House Members from Across the Country Praise 2018 Farm Bill
…provide the most cost effective, plentiful, and safest food supply in the world. This legislation builds off the strengths of the 2014 Farm Bill and represents the best safety net…
Chairman Conaway Introduces the Agriculture and Nutrition Act
…and consumer. Under the farm bill, consumers will continue to enjoy the safest, most abundant and most affordable food supply in the world, and taxpayers will reap the more than…
GOA Issues Report on Cattle Markets
A report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) shows supply and demand factors, such as a drought that affected the price of cattle feed, affected changes in prices of fed…
California Dairies Becoming Increasingly Energy Efficient
…local utility providers performing energy audits and identifying problem areas that can be improved. These efforts have saved California over 45 million kilowatt-hours of energy which is enough to supply…
Market Experts: Keep China Tariff in Perspective
…of the commodity to fully supply China. And, the only major soybean growing areas of the world are North and South America. Future demand my shift, but global demand should…