…unseasonal weather, USDA announced a second tariff relief package, the latest episode of voices of the valley talks about autonomous weeding machines, and our Almond Matters segment reminds growers that…
Industry Reaction to USDA Trade Relief Announcement
…China, our third-largest export market,” said Adams. “Getting back to normal trade is critical.” For USDA Press Release, with audio comments from USDA Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue and USDA Undersecretary for…
USDA Announces Support for Farmers Impacted by Unjustified Retaliation and Trade Disruption
…During a press briefing, here are comments made by Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue. USDA Trade Aid – Sonny Perdue USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation, Bill Northey, explains…
USDA Releases Baseline Data on Antimicrobial Use by Beef and Swine Operations
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is releasing the results of two national studies that examine antimicrobial use and stewardship on beef…
Producers Encouraged to Participate in Goat Industry Study
Producers are being encouraged to participate in the second national study looking at the goat industry. The 2019 Goat Study is being conducted by the USDA’s National Animal Health Monitoring…
Safe Trade Allowed to Continue in the Event African Swine Fever
…Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) have agreed to allow safe trade to continue in the event African swine fever (ASF) is reported…
Reviewing the State of the Dairy Economy
…also highlighted the progress that is being made on the Dairy Margin Coverage program and also expressed appreciation for USDA’s sense of urgency in getting the program implemented. Listen to…
Conservation Reserve Program Sign Ups Begin in June
USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) will be accepting applications for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) beginning June 3 for a number of specific activities covered under the continuous CRP signup. …
NRCS Accepting Proposals for On-Farm Trials
…the 2018 Farm Bill for the USDA’s Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program. Over the next five years, USDA will be investing up to $125 million toward the further advancement of…
Bayer Provides Salad Bars to Several California Schools
…the national initiative to help school districts meet USDA school lunch nutrition standards. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester…
NCBA Applauds Greater U.S. Beef Access to Japan
…announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that Japan will allow products from U.S. cattle, regardless of age, to be imported into that country for the first time since 2003:…
U.S. Beef Gains Full Access to Japan
…terms and conditions will be posted May 20 to the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service Export Library and the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Export Verification Program web page. Source: USDA/Agricultural Marketing Service…
The USDA Announces New Vision for Animal Genomics
A published blueprint prioritizes animal genomics research over the next 10 years to help producers meet the needs of a growing world population. Courtesy USDA A new U.S. Department of…
USDA Enhances African Swine Fever Surveillance Efforts
…to keep this deadly disease out of the United States. For more information, visit APHIS’ updated ASF webpage at www.aphis.usda.gov/animalhealth/swine/asf. Source: USDA/Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Sponsored Content CIR…