…overbroad, vague and illegal 2015 Waters of the United States Rule (WOTUS) and made it the law of the land in 26 states. In a separate filing, the same coalition…
NAFTA Talks Reach One-Year Mark, Close to U.S. Mexico Agreement
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) renegotiation effort passed the one-year anniversary this week. A year ago Thursday, the U.S., Canada and Mexico convened for the start of the…
USDA Forest Service Announces New Strategy for Improving Forest Conditions
…improving. Of particular concern are longer fire seasons, the rising size and severity of wildfires, and the expanding risk to communities, natural resources, and firefighters. “The challenges before us require…
Tariffs Could Cost Fruit and Nuts $3 Billion
…pecans, pistachios, walnuts, apples, oranges, raisins, sour cherries, sweet cherries and table grapes. All 10 nuts and fruits are perennial crops, growing on trees or vines, so growers cannot easily…
Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge Offers Startup Funds for Entrepreneurs
…businesses in the following categories are encouraged to apply: Ag technologies; Agritourism; CSAs, farmers’ markets, food stands and food hubs; Farms, ranches, greenhouses, managed forests, aquaponics, cut flowers, herbs, honey…
U.S., Mexico, Close to Reaching NAFTA Deal
…reached, possibly by the end of this month. If so, the U.S. would then turn to negotiate an agreement with Canada, but some market access differences remain a sticking point…
Poultry Facilities Recognized for Safety Performance
…Edmonton, Alberta, Canada – Processing Mountaire Farms Inc. Selbyville, DE – Processing Millsboro, DE – Processing OK Foods, Inc. Heavener, OK – Hatchery Perdue Farms Milford, DE – Processing Salisbury,…
USDA Partners to Improve Rural Water and Wastewater Infrastructure in 23 States
…rural communities and water districts can apply online for funding to maintain, modernize or build water and wastewater systems. Learn more about the grants and the projects receiving funding online…
Agri View: Tension Affecting Farm Exports
…still buying a lot of soybeans, but not from us. They appear to be buying more from Canada and Brazil. Mostly Brazil. It is a little confusing since some sources…
The California Kitchen: Homemade Hash Browns
…Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on Roku, Amazon Fire, Google TV and apple TV Follow Albert on: Facebook, LinkedIn: Albert J. Hernandez the Untamed Chef IG: untamedchef777…
USDA Adds New Tools, Resources to Farmers.gov to Aid Producers
…USDA, we’re here to help you prepare, recover, and build long-term resilience to natural disasters. Whether you want to visit your local USDA service center or visit our new farmers.gov,…
Farm Futures Survey: Farmer Support for Trump Slipping
…were held today. That’s down from the 75 percent support level Trump received from growers in the 2016 election. Meanwhile, 24 percent said they would not vote for reelection and…
Coalition Pushing for COOL in NAFTA for Beef and Pork
The Coalition for a Prosperous America is urging the U.S. to include Country-of-Origin Labeling (COOL) for beef and pork in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Negotiations. Coalition member,…
The California Kitchen: Carbonated Berry Vinaigrette
…Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on Roku, Amazon Fire, Google TV and apple TV Follow Albert on: Facebook, LinkedIn: Albert J. Hernandez the Untamed Chef IG: untamedchef777…