…Trans-Pacific Partnership, the agreement comes after talks in Japan this week, according to CBC News of Canada. With Canada now on board, with the approval of its agriculture sector, the…
The California Kitchen: Asparagus Tempura
…1.5 C AP Flour TT S+P 3 t Each Granulated Garlic, Paprika, Lemon Pepper For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or…
TPP Talks Continue as Canada Shows Hesitation
…of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, also known as TPP 11, reached a basic agreement on the pact in November. But, Canada is holding out to secure…
Another Round of NAFTA Talks Getting Underway
…to be addressed, including agriculture. The talks come as Bloomberg claims the U.S. and Canada agree on 40 percent of the topics being negotiated, and that Mexico may be able…
USDA-APHIS to Review Research for Determination of Non-Regulated Status for Ultra-Low Gossypol Cottonseed
…The notice is at 82 F.R. 57426 and is available at the following link: — Go to https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/12/05/2017-26155/texas-aandm-agrilife-research-availability-of-petition-for-determination-of-nonregulated-status-of George LaCour, Louisiana cotton producer and Chairman of The Cotton Board said,…
CCOF Annual Conference to Focus on Organic Hotspots
…Topics will include partnerships between elected officials and the organic community, the role of education and research, along with the process of growing organic produce in local communities. The event…
Mexican Ambassador says NAFTA Negotiations Are Making Progress
The Mexican Ambassador to Washington tells Bloomberg that the U.S., Canada, and Mexico have general agreement on 40 percent of the topics being renegotiated in the NAFTA talks. Geronimo Gutierrez…
Former Ag Secretary says Trump Understands Importance of NAFTA
…feel not enough progress has been made so far. Mike Johanns, a former Ag Secretary, says, “So far, the negotiations really haven’t gone anywhere.” There are stakeholders in agriculture who…
Secretary Perdue Outlines USDA Services in the Event of a Government Shutdown
…commerce; Provide pathological, microbiological, chemical, and other scientific examination of meat, poultry and egg products for disease, infection, contamination, or other types of adulteration; Conduct a microbiological monitoring and surveillance…
USDA/NIFA Announces Support for Biomass Genomics Research
…ethanol or renewable chemical feedstocks. Research to overcome biological barriers, like resistance and tolerance to disease and weather, to the low-cost, high-quality, scalable, and sustainable production of dedicated bioenergy biomass…
USDA Announces a Near-Record Year for Farm Loans
…programs. Hard-working farm families across the country accessed nearly $6 billion in new credit, either directly or guaranteed through commercial lenders in 2017. At year end, FSA was assisting more…
The California Kitchen: Heirloom Tomato Pico De Gallo
…more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com 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….
Ag Coalition Formed to Support NAFTA
…American Farm Bureau Federation, the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture and many various commodity groups. For more information on Americans for Farmers & Families please visit https://americansforfarmersandfamilies.com/ From…
Assistance Available to Agricultural Producers through the Conservation Stewardship Program
…for actively managing, maintaining, and expanding conservation activities like cover crops, ecologically-based pest management, buffer strips, and pollinator and beneficial insect habitat – all while maintaining active agriculture production on…