…than a ripe, tender, sweet mango, But sometimes it can be hard to choose the right one. So, as we make the sorbet, I’ll show you how to pick the…
Input Needed for Dairy Revenue Protection Program
…for AFBF, John Newtown said, “It’s good to come out to California, the number one dairy producing state in the country, and get focus-group feedback from dairy farmers that we…
No Referendum Needed for Citrus Pest and Disease Program
…threat of the Asian citrus psyllid and Huanglongbing has progressed in the state, which is one of the reasons we’ve been successful in keeping the disease out of commercial groves,”…
Add Sizzle to Your Skillet
…items. The 3-thousand-year-old horseradish plant is known as a dynamite companion to meats, such as beef, chicken, seafood and more. It is also good for you. In one tablespoon of…
Multiple Rounds of NAFTA Negotiations Expected
A top official from Mexico expects between six to nine rounds of negotiations between the United States, Mexico and Canada on the North America Free Trade Agreement. Mexico’s Economy Minister…
How to Attract Hummingbirds
…You could also offer natural sources of food for a much healthier option, like plants, flowers, and herbs. They will not only attract hummingbirds but butterflies, too. I’m Cathy Isom……
Canada Wants Dispute Mechanism in NAFTA Redo
…pursuing anti-dumping and anti-subsidy cases against Mexican and Canadian firms. However, Canada’s ambassador to Washington, David MacNaughton told Reuters that Canada thinks “it’s critical to have some kind of a…
First Round of NAFTA Talks Scheduled
…up on Sunday, August 20th. Earlier this week, the White House released its goals for NAFTA, which includes maintaining duty-free status on agricultural exports to Mexico and Canada. The 18-page…
Culver’s Restaurant Starting the Second Year of #FarmingFridays
…Organization and its Foundation, local FFA chapters, and a variety of local agricultural organizations. More information on the program is available at Culvers Dot Com, forward slash farmers. From the…
No Timeline to Restore Brazilian Beef Imports
…foot-and-mouth disease vaccinations. Back in March, Brazilian meatpacking companies were hit with a scandal involving bribes paid to meat inspectors, which in turn halted Brazil’s protein shipments to many of…
Dairy Farmers work to Help Cows Stay Cool
…will not get back, and then their production curve for the rest of the year is lower.” During extreme heat, cows eat less and drink more water, he said, reducing…
Farmers and Ranchers Push for Comprehensive Tax Reform
…corporations. In addition, Farm Bureau supports replacing the current federal income tax with a fair and equitable tax system that encourages success, savings, investment, and entrepreneurship. Learn more at http://www.fb.org/issues/tax-reform/agriculture-and-tax-reform/….
U.S. Dairy Increasing Pressure on Canada
…concessions that Canada doesn’t seem likely to grant. The deal could be a hindrance to the upcoming NAFTA talks, under which Canada sends a lot of its exports to the…
Farm Bureau Responds to USTR’s NAFTA Objectives
…rules; Improved dispute settlement procedures for fresh fruits, vegetables, and horticultural products; Eliminated or reduced Canadian tariff barriers to dairy, poultry eggs, and wine, as well as the recently implemented…