The California Department of Food and Agriculture issues this important message posted on the department’s website. California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones has granted a 24-hour permit for nine reindeer scheduled to visit California on the evening of December 24 and in the early morning hours of December 25. The application was filed with CDFA…… MORE
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Mexico is U.S. Dairy’s Most Reliable Customer
America’s dairy exports to Mexico are approaching record levels as consumer demand for dairy products continues to outpace the country’s production. Mexico is the leading market for U.S. dairy products, comprising over one-fourth of international sales. Dairy product consumption in Mexico has increased by 50 pounds per capita since 2011. A new CoBank report says…… MORE
New Genetic Test Will Help Safeguard Quinoa from Top Foe
Quinoa is a grain-like seed offers a flavorful and is nutrition-packed. But in order for this versatile seed to get from farm field to table, quinoa growers must be vigilant for signs of downy mildew, a disease that can decimate the crop if left unchecked. To help growers, a team of researchers led by Agricultural…… MORE
The Ag Center Commodity Report for Thursday, December 19th
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Congress Leaving Town with No Prop 12 Fix
The National Pork Producers Council is deeply disappointed in Congress’ decision not to produce a five-year farm bill and a federal solution to California’s Proposition 12. The organization says pork producers don’t have the luxury of waiting for Congress to pass a new five-year bill. “After years of losing money and forcing family farms out…… MORE
The Ag Center Commodity Report For Tuesday, December 17th
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Costa Edged Out of House Ag Leadership Position
House Democrats voted to make Minnesota Representative Angie Craig the new Ranking Member on the Republican-controlled House Ag Committee. The Hill points out that Democrats chose a younger member of the House over long-time valley legislator Jim Costa, who was also vying for the seat. Costa, the second-ranking member of the Ag Committee, has been…… MORE
No Mexican Cattle Imports into U.S. Before Holidays
Last week, the USDA reversed course on comments that it may let cattle imports from Mexico into the U.S. resume before the year-end holidays. It suspended those imports in November due to discovery of the New World screwworm in Mexico. The agency says it’s approved a second round of emergency funding to block the flesh-eating…… MORE
Nearly All U.S. Farms are Family-Owned
The USDA’s Economic Research Service’s 2024 edition of America’s Farms and Ranches at a Glance says most U.S. farms, 86% are small family farms. These farms operate on 41% of U.S. agricultural land and account for 17% of the total value of American production. Large-scale family farms accounted for 48% of the total value of…… MORE
Farm Bureau Seeks Fix for H-2A Farm Labor Issues
Farm labor continues to be a huge issue for the ag industry. With Republicans in control of both the House and Senate beginning January 3rd and President Trump returning to the White House on January 20th, American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says he’ll be pushing lawmakers on Capitol Hill next year to revise…… MORE
