…eligible commodities is now open and runs through Jan. 15, 2019, with information and instructions provided at www.farmers.gov/mfp. The MFP is established under the statutory authority of the Commodity Credit…
Canada Farmers Say Dairy Not a Bargaining Chip in Negotiations
…elections which come in about a year. They say Canada’s market is too small to accommodate U.S. overproduction, saying the Class Seven milk targeted by President Donald Trump is’t worth…
USDA Secretary Working to Empower Local School Leaders and Improve the School Meal Programs
…who know the children best. “School officials have expertise critical to the conversation of school meal reform,” said Perdue. “USDA is committed to giving schools the common sense flexibilities they…
The California Kitchen: Olive Oil Whipped Potatoes
…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. Hernandez the Untamed Chef…
Agri View: UAV Popularity
…places in the field. It has proved especially beneficial to California’s grape farmers. It carries a heavier load, which extends its use significantly. Here is a major point. You don’t…
The Western View: “Snake-Oil” Weathermen
…living rooms. Or maybe, there is less to the story. Maybe they are not in as much danger as they seem. Hurricane Florence blew in the Carolinas with a vengeance,…
Tariffs Harming Ag Equipment Makers
More tariffs in the tit-for-tat trade war between the U.S. and China means more suffering for agriculture and agricultural equipment makers. Feeling the brunt of the trade war since it…
Agri View: Tariff War
…been most affected. First, it was soybeans and wine. Now there is hardly any farm product not affected. The latest list I saw included dairy and poultry products. It is…
Celebrating National Cheeseburger Day
…However you prefer it, pan-fried, grilled, or flame broiled, don’t forget to top if with your favorite cheese! Use the hashtag #NationalCheeseburgerDay when posting on social media. I’m Cathy Isom……
The California Kitchen: Beer Cheese and Potato
…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 Announces Investment to Expand Markets for Specialty Crop and Other Farmers
…institutions to increase market opportunities for the domestic maple syrup industry. The first Acer grants, totaling $900,000, were awarded in FY 2017. The maple industry is using several new practices…
U.S. Ag Coalition Sponsors U.S.-Cuba Business Meetings
…makers in Cuba’s newly formed government. The conference is planned for November 8-10 in Havana. Registration information is available at visit www.usagcoalition.com. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
There were at least 35,000 acres of asparagus...Now you're looking at about 2,000 acres.
Jeff Klein, California Asparagus Commissioner
NCGA Names Doggett as CEO
…The change is effective immediately. Doggett He has served as interim CEO since August first when Novak left for CropLife America. Doggett has also served as executive vice president of…