Colombia has become the first country to restrict U.S. beef imports due to HPAI infections in dairy cattle. The U.S. Meat Export Federation says there is “no scientific basis” for the restrictions. “Columbia is the only country that has officially restricted imports of U.S. beef,” the organization says. “We are encouraged that the vast majority…… MORE
Category Archives: Agriculture News
USDA Requires Bird Flu Testing for Moving Dairy Cattle Across State Lines
The Department of Agriculture is going to mandate testing for bird flu in dairy cattle that cross state lines. The move is to protect the U.S. livestock industry from the threat of avian influenza. Before interstate movement, dairy cattle will be required to receive a negative test for the virus at an approved National Animal…… MORE
Drone Operators Urged to Give Right of Way
The U.S agricultural industry is entering the growing season, which means things will get busy. The National Agricultural Aviation Association is asking all drone operators to be mindful of low-altitude crewed or manned agricultural aircraft operations. Crop dusters treat 127 million acres of cropland in the U.S. each year to help farmers increase productivity and…… MORE
Fresno Irrigation District Meetings Scheduled
The Fresno Irrigation District is hosting three grower meetings to give updates on the current water supply conditions according to a FID news release. Those updates cover: FID’s Recharge Efforts in 2023, the Kings River water rights fight, and the North Kings Groundwater Sustainability Agency and its efforts to comply with the Sustainable Groundwater Management…… MORE
Golden State Big Part of USDA Trade Mission to India
California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross along with various farm organizations from California are joining a U.S. Department of Agriculture trade mission to New Delhi, India this week. According to a CDFA announcement, they are accompanied by a diverse delegation of 47 businesses and organizations as well as officials from 10 other…… MORE
USDA Announces New Financial Access Tools and Resources
The USDA has a new Livestock Indemnity Program Decision Tool and farm loan resources available to agricultural producers who help other producers access USDA disaster assistance and farm loan programs. The new LIP tool and the farm loan informational video resources were developed in partnership between FarmRaise and USDA’s Farm Service Agency. “By providing a…… MORE
Fresno County Tomato Crop Threatened by Pest
Fresno County is declaring a local emergency that will allow the county’s AgriculturalCommissioner to determine which commercial growers will be able to use neonicotinoid pesticideson an emergency basis to combat the Beet Leafhopper insect. According to a department news release, state laws apply to such authorized uses, and the operator of the property where these…… MORE
USDA Workshops on a New Insurance Option
The USDA’s Risk Management Agency has expanded the Nursery Value Select crop insurance program to all counties in all states and will host two virtual information workshops on Thursday, April 18th. These sessions will be valuable for producers in the newly expanded areas and especially for the Nursery Field Grown and Container crop insurance program,…… MORE
New Report on Fertilizer Industry Sustainability
The Fertilizer Institute released new data highlighting industry improvement in sustainability performance of workforce safety, energy and the environment, fertilizer use, and industry innovation. TFI has collected data since 2013 on metrics that provide insight into the industry’s sustainability efforts. The data announced was gathered in 2023 and reflects industry operations in 2022. Participating members…… MORE
Large Tractor Sales Increase Again
For the second straight month, unit sales of 100-plus horsepower ag tractors increased in the U.S. New data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers says March sales jumped 3.2% compared to last year. This follows February’s increase of 2.8% compared to 2023. Total year-to-date sales of ag tractors and combines are below 2023’s pace. Tractors…… MORE
