A potential counterproposal by Mexico could limit pork leg imports from the United States under the North American Free Trade Agreement. As renegotiation efforts continue, Mexico may counter a proposal …
Growers Set for Sizable Walnut Harvest
This year’s weather has pushed the schedule back by approximately a week, but the walnut harvest is just around the corner. Cooperative Extension Orchard Systems Advisor for Glenn County, Dani …
Farm City Newsday, Monday 9-18-17
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill.
Getting Your Garden Fall Ready
Cathy Isom gives you some ways to get your garden ready for fall. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Getting Your Garden Fall Ready Sure, we are all …
SNAP Draws Strong Praise
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, SNAP, drew strong praise, and even an emotional defense during testimony before the Senate Agriculture Committee last week. SNAP works and should not be scaled …
Farm Aid Concert Served Certified Humane Meats
Willie Nelson’s Farm Aid annual concert over the weekend in Pennsylvania served Certified Humane meats as part of its “Homegrown Concessions. Niman (Nye-man) Ranch partnered with Legends Hospitality to feature …
China Poultry Safety Standard Similar to U.S.
The Department of Agriculture last week quietly released an audit report of China’s inspection system for poultry processing. The audit says China’s system is equivalent to U.S. systems and standards. …
Ag Organizations Support Northey, Ibach Nominations
More than 20 agriculture organizations recently sent a letter to the Senate Agriculture Committee expressing support for Department of Agriculture Nominees Bill Northey and Greg Ibach. The letter, initiated by …
Farm Bill This Fall “High Hurdle” for Senate
Getting the farm bill done this fall is a “high hurdle,” according to Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts. The Kansas Republican told reporters last week it would be easier …
Japan Interested in Multi-nation Trade Agreements, Not Bilateral Trade
Leaders from Japan told a Nebraska trade delegation last week that Japan is not interested in a bilateral trade agreement with the United States. Instead, Japan told Nebraska Governor Pete …
Agri View: Package Label Terms
Everett Griner talks about consumers understanding package food labels terms in today’s Agri View. Package Label Terms
Young Producer’s Perspective on the Dairy Business
It’s a life of high risk and high reward. Dairy farmers face their share of challenges, including a volatile market and unpredictable input costs — however, there are young people …
Wineries Hoping for End to Wildfires
Large wildfires throughout the Pacific Northwest are taking their toll on vineyards. The significant amount of smoke and ash in the air can make its way into wine grapes, having …
USDA/NIFA Needs Stakeholder Input on Food, Agriculture Priorities
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is soliciting stakeholder input on the emerging needs and opportunities in food and agricultural sciences. Through this …