At the Thursday, May 17 deadline for the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) negotiations, there isn’t an agreement in place and no end in sight to negotiations. Politico says …
Cargill Survey: Consumers Believe Their Food is Safe
A recent survey by Cargill shows that approximately three-quarters of Americans plan to grab an apron and spatula to get grilling as the weather warms up. As consumers grill steaks, …
Agri View: Crop Prospects
Everett Griner talks about the USDA forecast changes for the southeast in today’s Agri View. Everett gives his outlook of the report for the southeast, and his predictions of what …
Perdue Applauds Red Tape Reduction for Farmers
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue applauded the removal of a burdensome regulation that has long plagued family farms. The rule requiring producers to obtain Data Universal Number System (DUNS) …
Under Secretary McKinney to Lead Southern China Trade Mission
U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Ted McKinney will lead a trade mission to Guangzhou and Shenzhen, China, May 21-May 25, accompanied by a …
The California Kitchen: Potato Salad
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Potato Salad with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 C Potatoes 1/2 C Mayonaise 1/4 …
Cotton Producers Reminded of May 31 CGCS Deadline
Cotton producers are being reminded that sign-up for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Cotton Ginning Cost Share (CGCS) program now runs until May 31, 2018. Under the program, which …
USTR To Review Thailand’s GSP Trade Benefits
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has agreed with a request from the National Pork Producers Council to review Thailand’s eligibility for the U.S. Generalized System of Preferences …
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 05-17-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt RamseyNovember 4, …
Almond Update: Subjective Forecast Eases Damage Concerns
The subjective forecast for the 2018 almond crop is 2.3 billion pounds. That’s a 1.3% increase over last year’s production. Of course this is good news for the industry, even …
Celebrating National Walnut Day
Continuing the National Holiday of foods, Cathy Isom has us recognizing a nutty holiday. That’s coming up on this Land of Ours. Every year on May 17th, America recognizes the …
Senate Farm Bill Markup Expected Soon
As the House of Representatives debates its version of the farm bill this week, the Senate is expected to hold a markup session on its version soon. Senate Agriculture Chairman …
Lawmakers Renew Call for Completing NAFTA This Week
The Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee is echoing comments from House Speaker Paul Ryan, calling on the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) talks to conclude in …
Cargill Still Concerned About Likelihood of Trade War
Cargill remains concerned that the U.S. and China trade discussions will escalate into a trade war. In Comments sent to U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, Cargill officials say the tariffs …