…out imperfect produce, or asking for composting bins to be installed at an office or community center. Secretary Ross discusses Food Waste Prevention Week For more information on how to…
Celebrating National Frozen Food Month and Day
…frozen. Take a trip to your local grocery store and find one of your favorites in the frozen food aisle!! Use #NationalFrozenFoodDay to post on social media. I’m Cathy Isom……
Monsanto Faces Cancer Claims in California Court
Claims that the active ingredient in Monsanto causes cancer have been evaluated by multiple agencies, including international agencies, U.S. and foreign regulators, and Monsanto, the product’s manufacturer. CBS News Dot…
Grain, Dairy Markets Worried About Trade War
…Associates told Agri-Talk that there is a real possibility this could invite retaliation against agriculture in the U.S., adding that “the consequences are all too real.” Shawn Haney of Real…
California Strawberry Commission Website Offers Improved Grower Resources
The California Strawberry Commission website has been retooled to provide a better experience for those looking for up-to-date growing information. “We’re pretty excited about it, we relaunched our CalStrawberry.com, which…
USDA Announces More Local Control for School Meal Operations
…high integrity programs.” USDA invites software developers in private industry to join schools in delivering customer service by helping them tailor their own applications. Today’s announcement is the latest in…
NCBA President Has Ambitious Goals for 2018
…fake meat. “And that’s just the tip of the iceberg,” said Kester. Kester The 2018 farm bill is a significant issue for all the different sectors of the agricultural industry….
USDA Helps Cotton Producers Maintain, Expand Domestic Market
…Tennessee…….. $151.97 $30.39 Southwest………………………………………… Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas… $98.26 $19.65 West……………………………………………….. Arizona, California, New Mexico…………………………. $240.10 $48.02 CGCS payments are capped at $40,000 per producer. To qualify for the program, cotton…
Celebrating National Nutrition Month
…food loss and waste. So make March your month to be on a mission for nutrition. More information can be found on the web by visiting www.eatright.org. I’m Cathy Isom……
WTO Worried About Trade Wars Resulting from Trump Tariffs
…Azevedo says a trade war is in no one’s best interests. “The WTO is concerned about the U.S. plans for tariffs on steel and aluminum,” he says, “and the potential…
Charring Experience Helps Conservation Planner Assist Others
…county. Loganbill is honored by the acknowledgment but said there is some irony to his story as a fire helped put him in the position he is in. About the…
USTR Wants Renewal of Trade-Promotion Authority
…designed to benefit all Americans.” He spoke during an introduction to the USTR’s report on its annual trade agenda. The office intends to ask Congress to extend the President’s Trade…
Trump Will Impose New Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum
…different U.S. business sectors. Metal company stocks rose sharply after the midday announcement. At the same time, the announcement pushed the Canadian dollar sharply lower. While it did bounce back…
National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day
…butter. No matter how you spread it or dip it, use the hashtag #NationalPeanutButterLoversDay to enjoy and post your favorite way to eat it on social media. I’m Cathy Isom……