…bacon in stores during 2016 than they did in 2013. “The consumer has simply woken up to the joys of having bacon on more and more things,” says Arlan Suderman,…
USTR Releases NAFTA Negotiating Objectives
…on May 18, 2017, Ambassador Lighthizer sent a letter notifying Congress of the Administration’s intent to initiate NAFTA renegotiations. Since then, USTR has been conducting extensive consultations with Congress, stakeholders,…
Almond Board: Almond Crop Forecast
…of Agriculture. For more information on the Almond Board of California or almonds, visit Almonds.com or check out California Almonds on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and the California Almonds blog….
Funding for Research on Plant-Biotic Interactions
…$496,345 Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, $791,380 Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, $586,185 Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas, $634,320 Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts, $387,783 South Dakota State University, Brookings, South…
NAFTA Boosted Canada’s Corn Syrup Consumption
…has not been well-studied, according to the study’s researchers, who say that to date, most research on globalization and nutrition has examined the effects of foreign direct investment: how consumption…
ASTA Testifies before House Ag Committee on Plant Breeding Innovation, Farm Bill
…about plant breeding innovation, including new methods like gene editing, visit www.seedinginnovation.org and watch ASTA’s NEW VIDEO on the evolution, and future, of plant breeding. Read LaVigne’s full testimony here….
Groundwater Planning Moves into Next Phase
…water, it would be very difficult for us to attain that 20-year sustainability plan,” she said. In San Joaquin County, there are two basins, including the East San Joaquin basin,…
Foods Harmful to Our Health
…not considered edible; they’re hard, bitter, and unpleasant. That bitter flavor is a protective element: The plant puts it there to discourage animals, including us, from destroying them. And, it…
Many Other Ways to Save Bees
…that harm bees). If you have a backyard, one powerful action you can take is to start growing plants that appeal to bees, such as lavender, sage, tomatoes, pumpkin, and…
Canadian Problems with PEDv Continue to Grow
The continued surge of a piglet-killing virus in Canada is starting to threaten a share of pork supplies in the U.S. Fifty cases of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus, or PEDv,…
Western View: Ventura County
…goes further, with an active Ag Commissioner’s office that helps sponsor farm related events, such as harvest festivals, farm tours, packing house tours, and more. It’s all part of a…
Best Plants to Plant to Feed the Bees
…single blossom plants, and anything that pops with bright colors, since bees have excellent color perception. Like petunias, poppies, daisies, hollyhocks, and geraniums. Old fashioned roses work, too. Before you…
Russia Extends Ban on U.S. and E.U. Produce
…the U.S., E.U., Norway, Ukraine, and several other countries. The ban was going to expire on January 1st but Russia extended its sanctions after the E.U. extended its own trade…
Amazon Food Stamp Policy Ruffling Feathers
Amazon has a new Prime program for the millions of Americans who have EBT cards. The new policy is causing America’s grocers to complain to Washington, D.C. that the online…