…expiring contracts are due by April 13. Through CSP, agricultural producers and forest landowners earn payments for actively managing, maintaining, and expanding conservation activities like cover crops, ecologically-based pest management,…
Food Waste Prevention Week Aims to Raise Awareness About Unused Food
CDFA, in coordination with the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research, the Strategic Growth Council, the California Department of Public Health, and other partners, is pleased to announce March 5-9,…
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…
No Tariff Exceptions for Canada/Mexico
Bloomberg is reporting that there will be no exceptions for Canada and Mexico when it comes to potential tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. The only way they get exempted…
Grain, Dairy Markets Worried About Trade War
…that Canada takes offense to. “It’s entirely inappropriate to view Canada as a national security threat to the United States,” says Chrystia Freeland, Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs. Edge, a…
California Strawberry Commission Website Offers Improved Grower Resources
…or conventional, or both, or just for southern California, or for a certain time period,” said O’Donnell. The commission is also working on other advancements to benefit the industry, having…
USDA Announces More Local Control for School Meal Operations
…programs, the Child and Adult Care Food Program, the Summer Food Service Program, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which…
USDA Helps Cotton Producers Maintain, Expand Domestic Market
…NC, SC, VA) – $23.21; Mid-South (AR, IL, KY, LA, MO, MS, TN) – $30.39; Southwest (KS, OK, TX) – $19.65; and West (AZ, CA, NM) – $48.02. Cost share…
Celebrating National Nutrition Month
…a positive impact, as well. As nutrition experts, Academy members can help people adopt healthier eating styles, while reducing food loss and waste. So make March your month to be…
WTO Worried About Trade Wars Resulting from Trump Tariffs
…announcement which countries the tariffs would apply to. However, it did trigger an outcry from U.S. allies like Canada, the European Union, Mexico, and Australia, as well as China, the…
Trump Will Impose New Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum
…industries. Before making the announcement, Trump praised his recent tariffs on solar panels and washing machines, saying they were a good example of how tariffs can lead to investment in…
USDA Projecting Strong Red Meat, Poultry Exports
In spite of a strong U.S. dollar, the USDA is projecting red meat and poultry exports= to rise steadily over the next decade. The trade website, Meating Place Dot Com,…
Hatch: Congress Will Act on NAFTA Withdrawal
…follows through on his threat to withdraw the U.S. from the agreement. He says, “We’d probably work hard to pass NAFTA, hopefully by a veto-proof vote, because it’s very important,…
National Farm Machinery Show Sets Record
…most comprehensive display of equipment, services and technology. With the largest number of exhibitors in its history, NFMS spanned more than 1.3 million square feet filling 920 booths, for an…