…organizations, state and local governments, private industry, water districts, universities and many others, will have invested at least $2.4 billion through RCPP, which was created by the 2014 Farm Bill….
Avian Influenza Problems Continue in Asia and UK
…in the last month. South Korea has already culled a record 16 million birds after a series of influenza outbreaks, representing a total of 20 percent of the nation’s flocks….
USDA Releases Local Food Marketing Survey Results
…A group of farmers also sold to retailers, pulling in $2.3 billion in profit. The top five states in direct food sales were California, Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin….
Panera Makes Animal Welfare Pledge for Broilers
…to the livestock, including beak trimming, de-spurring, or toe trimming. Panera is the first chain to adopt these standards and wants more to follow them. The CEO of Panera says,…
CA Dairy Farmers Navigating Methane Reduction Bill
Dairy farmers in California now have more to consider in running their day-to-day operations. An article on Milk Business Dot Com says farmers face water issues, regulatory burdens, and the…
The California Kitchen: Brown Sugar w/ Honey and Walnut Carrots
…California Kitchen For this and many 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…
Canada Releases Six Ranches Under Quarantine for Bovine TB
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency last week released six ranches, or premises, from a federal quarantine after a micro-outbreak of bovine tuberculosis was reported in September. Officials in Canada say…
The California Kitchen: Parmesan Carrot Souffle
…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. Hernandez the…
U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council Members Named
…members are Bill Steed, of Pauma Valley, Calif.; Brittany H. Lee, of Gainesville, Fla.; Adair Chambers Peterson, of Homerville, Ga.; George Fritz Jr., of Bloomingdale, Mich.; Tim Wetherbee, of Hammonton,…
National Processed Raspberry Council Members Named
…are Santpal Aulakh, Joe Vanderpol and John Vander Veen, of Lynden, Wash. Erin Thoeny, of Woodland, Wash., is reappointed as an alternate. Reappointed importer members are Karen Holzberg, of Atlanta,…
Is 2017 A Turnaround Year For Farmers
…that’s at it’s highest level in 14 years. MetLife, a major farm mortgage lender, feels that as farmers cut acreage and supplies drop, prices could rise. U.S. farmers are predicted…
E.U.-Canada Trade Deal In Trouble Again
The European Parliament Employment Committee voted to reject the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between the E.U. and Canada. The margin was narrow at 27-24. The Committee advised against approval…
Panel Hears EPA Testimony on Glyphosate
…In July of 2015, Portier gave a scientific briefing in London, saying he was convinced that glyphosate causes genetic damage to humans, which in turn would lead to cancer. Many…
Survey Shows Potential Cost of Ag Labor Pay Laws
…next few years. According to the study results, the impact of the minimum wage and agricultural overtime laws will be to disproportionately injure farmworkers, their families and the rural communities…