…biofuels. In a statement issued last week, Acting EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler says, “Increasing transparency will improve implementation of the RFS and provide stakeholders and the regulated community with the…
U.S. Close to Proceeding With Mexico-Only Trade Deal
…itself.” Hassett, who chairs the White House Council of Economic Advisers, says he’s surprised that Canada hasn’t signed an agreement yet. “I worry that politics is trumping common sense because…
Bayer Files Appeal to California Glyphosate Ruling
…chemical causes cancer sent shares sharply lower. According to the company’s court filing, Bayer wants a California judge to overturn the jury verdict, order a new trial, or reduce the…
USDA Adds Shelled Almonds and Fresh Sweet Cherry to Market Facilitation Program
…eligible commodities is now open and runs through Jan. 15, 2019, with information and instructions provided at www.farmers.gov/mfp. The MFP is established under the statutory authority of the Commodity Credit…
Canada Farmers Say Dairy Not a Bargaining Chip in Negotiations
…elections which come in about a year. They say Canada’s market is too small to accommodate U.S. overproduction, saying the Class Seven milk targeted by President Donald Trump is’t worth…
USDA Secretary Working to Empower Local School Leaders and Improve the School Meal Programs
…who know the children best. “School officials have expertise critical to the conversation of school meal reform,” said Perdue. “USDA is committed to giving schools the common sense flexibilities they…
Foraging for Safe, Edible Mushrooms
Toxic Omphalotus illudens Mushroom Cluster Commonly Known as The Jack-O-Lantern Cathy Isom continues her series on mushrooms by giving us a few tips about what’s safe and what’s not safe,…
The California Kitchen: Olive Oil Whipped Potatoes
…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 Untamed Chef…
Is Canada Purposefully Dragging Out NAFTA Negotiations?
…sentiment is building among members of Congress that Canada is purposefully dragging out the negotiations for political purposes. “Members of Congress are concerned that Canada doesn’t seem to be ready…
The Western View: “Snake-Oil” Weathermen
…apply to them so they can come and go in the danger zone as they please, to get the facts for those of us at home, safely watching from our…
Canada Returns to DC for NAFTA Talks
…Canada and trade experts previously said that those talks are “highly technical” and take time, but a deal could still come this week. Canada does appear to offer some concessions…
The California Kitchen: Beer Cheese and Potato
…TT Dark Ale TT Cheese Blend TT Dry Chive Beer Cheese and Potato For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream…
USDA Announces Investment to Expand Markets for Specialty Crop and Other Farmers
…help field-grown nurseries respond to fire ants; improve Northeast Tennessee buyer-producer networks; and examine ways to increase sales and income for Tennessee’s specialty crop producers. $13.35 million is directed to…
U.S. Continues Demand for Dairy Fix in NAFTA
The United States still demands a dairy fix in the North American Free Trade Agreement, but Canada still wants to protect its dairy industry. While Canada may be ready to…