R-CALF is hopeful the details of the U.S.-Mexico announcement as part of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) negotiations will include country-of-origin meat labeling. R-CALF, a long-time supporter of …
Environmental Groups Seek Clean Water Language in Farm Bill
Environmental groups want clean water regulations in the farm bill. A coalition of environmental groups penned a letter to the farm bill conference committee with suggestions the coalition claims will …
Water Works: Diverse Opposition to the State Water Proposal
In today’s Water Works, brought to you by AquiMax, the latest plan for restructuring flow rates in the Tuolumne River is receiving diverse opposition from various sectors of the state. While …
Almond Update: Teeing It Up for FFA
The Almond Board of California’s 2018 Almond Leadership Program team will be teeing it up to help raise funds for California Future Farmers of America. Traditionally, the leadership team holds …
Webpage Highlighting Resources to Bridge the Broadband e-Connectivity Infrastructure Gap
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue unveiled a new webpage featuring information about the importance of rural e-Connectivity and the ways the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing to help deploy …
Canada Returns to NAFTA Talks
Negotiators from Canada rushed to Washington, D.C. this week to resume talks on the North American Free Trade Agreement with the United States. The U.S. is pushing to get a …
Canadian Business Council Says NAFTA Agreement Possible this Week
Business groups in Canada say it is possible that Canada could agree to a framework deal on the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) this week, in line with a …
Senator Sanders Wants Big Companies to Pay for SNAP
A bill by Senator Bernie Sanders seeks to make big companies pay up for SNAP benefits their employees receive. Sanders, of Vermont, plans to introduce the bill next week on …
Dairy Farms Turning to GoFundMe to Stay in Business
The wife of a Wisconsin dairy farmer started a GoFundMe page to help their family farm survive. With a goal of $35,000, the story made national headlines over the weekend, …
Producers Welcome Help But Want End To Trade Disputes
The National Pork Producers Council commended the Trump administration for providing assistance to America’s farmers suffering from the ongoing trade disputes with China, Mexico and other nations. The U.S. Department …
Food Safety Professionals Ensure that “What’s in Your Meat” is Safe and Wholesome
As the head of a public health agency that ensures the safety of meat and poultry, food safety is my number one priority. Americans depend on us to keep their …
Agriculture Welcomes USDA Help, Urges End to Trade Disputes
Agriculture groups welcomed the aid offered by a Department of Agriculture relief package announced Monday, but urged the administration to end trade disputes. Pork exports are one of the hardest-hit …
NCGA: USDA Trade Aid Won’t Make Up for Lost Markets
In response to the Department of Agriculture’s tariff mitigation package, the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) says the plan “won’t make up for lost markets.” The organization reiterated its call …
Trump Terminating Current NAFTA
The U.S. and Mexico have agreed to a new North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) framework, prompting President Trump to announce his intent to terminate the current agreement. That means …