…on glyphosate was outlined in a 227-page paper. The EPA said the agency expects to publish its final assessment of glyphosate in the spring of 2017. From the National Association…
Agri View: Apple Versatility
…a few places. In fact, apples are grown in more countries than any other fruit. South America, North America, Asia, Europe. In places like Chile, China, Mexico, Canada. See. You…
The California Kitchen: Grandma Lydia’s Tamales
…Cup Vegetable Shortening 1/2 Cup Water 1 T Salt 3 T Vegetable Oil 1/2 lb New Mexico Chiles 1 Spanish Onion Diced medium 10 Oz Pork shoulder 3/4 QT Beef…
USDA: Animal Welfare Act / Horse Protection Act Enforcement Actions
…and Horse Protection Act (HPA). APHIS has moved the list Horse Protection Act Disqualification and Civil Penalty List to the Investigative and Enforcement web page for ease of use. The…
Beef Checkoff Education Webpage
…Ours. Beef Checkoff Education Webpage For the past couple of years, the American Farm Bureau Foundation has partnered with the Beef Checkoff offering beef education resources. A-F-B Foundation Executive Director…
TPP Pork Producers’ No. 1 Priority During Fly-In
…Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam, which combined have 800 million consumers and account for nearly 40 percent of global GDP. “NPPC has…
USDA Seeks Nominees to the National Dairy Board
…Colorado, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming); Region 4 (Arkansas, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas); Region 6 (Wisconsin); Region 9 (Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia); Region 10 (Alabama, District…
Farm to School Grants to Increase Local Foods in Schools
…September 29, at 1:00 p.m. EST, USDA will host a webinar to review the RFA and assist eligible entities in preparing proposals. Visit the grants homepage for more information and…
WASDE at a Glance
…reduction of 3,000 acres. Imports for 2016/17 are reduced by 366,000 to 2.652 million. All of the reduction is attributable to a decrease in imports from Mexico for 2016/17. Total…
Dairy Groups Urge Challenge to Dairy Agreement in Canada
Dairy Groups Across the Globe Urge Trade Officials to Challenge New Protectionist Dairy Policy in Canada Dairy organizations in the United States, Australia, the European Union, Mexico and New Zealand…
Agri View: Pecan Marketing Order
…Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Texas. A final rule implementing the program will be published in the Aug….
National Mango Board Members Named
…importers Christopher A. Ciruli, of Tubac, Ariz.; Jiovani Guevara, of Phoenix; and Marsela Mcgrane-Vogel, of San Pedro, Calif. Also appointed are foreign producers Norberto Galvan, of Tapachula Chiapas, Mexico; Joaquin…
U.S. Watermelon Imports Growing
…percent in 1990. Most watermelons imported to the United States come from Mexico, followed by Guatemala and Honduras. This chart is based on data found in the ERS’s report Fruit…
USDEC, NMPF Laud Senators for Urging Investigation
…Strategy across Canada could raise further compliance issues with Canada’s NAFTA and WTO obligations by “impeding dairy trade” between the two countries. Jim Mulhern, President and CEO of NMPF, commended…
