…commodities like rice, corn, soybeans, and cotton could fall dramatically. Mexico is the top market for these commodities. Vietnam could supply the Mexico’s rice needs. It could be difficult to…
House Ag Committee Underscores Importance of U.S. International Food Aid and Agricultural Development
…in the form of rice, wheat, and other U.S.-grown commodities. Unlike cash-based assistance, sending commodities overseas through international food aid programs not only benefits recipients but also contributes to jobs…
Year of Purple Foods
…try the vegan and gluten-free Exotic Black Rice tortillas from Food for Life. They have a deep, rich purple color. The purple in the tortilla comes from the high mineral…
Western View: Trump and Agriculture
…Rice Federation said: “Trump budget declares war on agriculture.” The National Cotton Council said that the president’s budget was “extremely concerning”. The American Farm Bureau Federation said “It would gut…
The California Kitchen: Cajun Mushroom Risotto Carbonara
…1 Cup Arborio Rice 1 Cup Shallots 2 T Garlic 1 Cup Baby Bella Mushrooms 3 T Blackening Cajun Spice 1 QT Beef Stock 2 Cup Heavy Cream Parmesan Cheese…
Critical Deadline in Groundwater Law Approaches
…must be submitted to the California Department of Water Resources by June 30. Jack Rice, an associate counsel for the California Farm Bureau Federation, said the two-and-a-half-year process of forming…
OTA Applauds Organic Research Investment Legislation
…without the current and future support of the OREI grant. Because of relatively small acreage of organic rice, no rice check-off funding programs support organic rice research and extension. Adequate…
USDA Approves Modifications to Margin Protection Plan of Insurance for Crops
…a harvest price option, which allows farmers to get the greater price so they can rebound faster. Margin protection insurance is privately-developed and first became available in 2016 to provide…
Global Food Prices Fall for Third Consecutive Month
…Agriculture Organization of the United Nations FAO Food Price Index falls for the third consecutive month » The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) averaged 168.0 points in April 2017, down…
Cauliflower at Center Plate
…food manufacturers have come up with cauliflower concepts such as mashed cauliflower, a frozen cauliflower-and-sweet-potato medley, and cauliflower “rice.” Then you add social media, and all of the do it…
Soggy Fields slow Start of Rice Planting
…who also grows wild rice in Yuba County, is allowing wild-rice volunteers to establish in that field as an experiment. He said he’s never done this before and is not…
Dow/DuPont Merger Gets Conditional China Approval
…of certain herbicide and insecticide ingredients and formulations for rice crops for up to five years after the merger is finalized. Back on March 27, the European Union gave conditional…
Trump Administration Commits to Continued Staunch Defense of U.S. Food and Beverage Manufacturers Using Common Food Names
…impact a variety of sectors, from dairy, wine and meat to horticulture and rice. The U.S. dairy organizations, CCFN, and wine and grocery industry groups all filed comments to USTR…
The Western View: The Central Valley Habitat Exchange
…land. It’s already been tested in a small way, when rice growers were paid to keep their fields flooded during key times to help out migratory birds during the recent…