…Duffy (R-WI), Joe Courtney (D-CT), David Valadao (R-CA), Susan DelBene (D-WA), Collin Peterson (D-MN), Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Glenn Grothman (R-WI), Ron Kind (D-WI), Thomas Rooney (R-FL), James Sensenbrenner (R-WI), Richard…
2016 California Wine Sales in U.S. Hit New Record
…for $685 million; followed by Canada, $431 million; Hong Kong, $99 million; Japan, $87 million; China, $82 million; Mexico, $24 million; South Korea, $23 million; Switzerland, $19 million; Singapore, $14…
Soggy Fields slow Start of Rice Planting
…for farmers to get in the field. This year, fields were so saturated that growers didn’t have that opportunity, he added. Typically, his fields would have been planted by May…
Response to Environment and Climate Change Canada’s paper on Clean Fuel Standard
…with lower GHG intensive fuels. Increased ethanol utilization will reduce GHG emissions, improve air quality, and provide a renewable source of octane for Canadian fuel consumers at a competitive price,”…
NMPF, USDEC Organize Dairy Fly-In on Capitol Hill to Build Support for Trade with Canada, Mexico
…Leroy Plagerman, a farmer from Lynden, Washington, and member of Darigold, said that farmers in his region “are the closest to growing Asian export markets and we rely heavily on…
Organic Wine Study-Price or Taste?
…those are certified as organic, and of the certified organic wines, about 24 percent are labeled as organic. Either way, the study did show consumers just aren’t spending more for…
NM Attorney Launches Probe of U.S. Beef Processors
…“harmed by out-of-state corporations.” The Attorney General, Hector Balderas, says he’s concerned about the “unfair and anti-competitive practices” of companies like Cargill, JBS, Tyson Foods, and the National Beef Packing…
Rabobank Finds Pork Export Market Projections Favorable
…production approach is, however, changing, in response to some consumers’ concerns around animal welfare, human health, and the environment. In addition, some farmers were not happy with the volume and…
The California Kitchen: Summer Peach Cobbler
…West. 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…
TPP Nations Meet in Canada to Discuss Future of Pact
…Water and Regulations September 14, 2026 Henry Groseclose and the Birth of the Future Farmers of America September 14, 2026 Edward Ring: California Water Crisis Demands Action September 12, 2026…
Ag Lender Survey: Farm Profitability Down, Commodity Prices Top Concern
…Ninety-five percent of lenders indicated commodity prices — particularly grains, beef cattle and dairy — are a top concern. While concerns about commodity prices varied by region, overall, lenders are…
The California Kitchen: Roasted Duck with Plum and Balsamic Gastrique
…from AgNet West. 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…
Ag Producer Sentiment Inches Higher in April
…commodity prices over the next year. When asked if they thought soybean prices would be higher, lower, or about the same in 12 months, a pessimistic shift was observed compared…
Canada/Mexico Doing NAFTA Renegotiations “Together”
…Mexico’s Ag Secretary said, “This isn’t a commercial visit, or to generate good will, we are going there to sign purchase agreements.” Beyond just corn, Mexico is also the third-largest…