…the range, it didn’t matter much where they come from. They had diverse backgrounds and included African-Americans, Native Americans, Mexican Americans, as well as European Americans. The job bound them…
Groups Comment on Farmer Aid Package
…three components: Direct payments to farmers to mitigate lower prices resulting from China’s tariffs, direct commodity purchases by USDA, and funding for a temporary program similar in purpose to the…
House Vote on Guest Worker Bill in Doubt
…on the bill. But “more work needs to be done in order to gather the support necessary to pass the legislation.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
One Week Left to Complete Census of Agriculture
…law to respond by that date. They can also fill out the census online at AgCensus.USDA.Gov. NASS Administrator Hubert Hamer says the Census of Agriculture, which is conducted once every…
Tariff Assistance Package to Bring Relief to Farmers Suffering from Trade Disputes
…Economist Robert Johansson. The food purchase and distribution program will involve the purchasing of surplus agricultural commodities to be distributed through nutritional programs and food banks. Johansson explained the commodities…
Survey Shows US Chicken Consumption Remains Strong
…1.5 percent respectively, and are at parity with those seen in 2016. The survey was commissioned by the National Chicken Council (NCC) and conducted online by ORC International June 4-7,…
Senate to Hold Trade Hearing This Week
…administration members at the center of the president’s trade strategy that’s led to retaliatory tariffs from China, Mexico, Canada, the European Union, and others. Many of those tariffs are hitting…
Agri View: Beef Exports Challenged
…U.S. cattlemen, the largest producers in the world, are also the world’s largest exporters of beef. Japan and South Korea are the biggest importers. Followed by Canada and Mexico. When…
Almonds Don’t Lactate: FDA to Enforce Standards for Milk Labeling
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb announced that the agency will renew efforts to enforce standards for milk labeling. The dairy industry has been vocal in expressing…
The California Kitchen: Fresh Pasta Food Processor
…Kosher Salt 2 .5 T Olive Oil 2 T Water 1 Egg Fresh Pasta Food Processor For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show:…
Navarro Discounts Trade War Impact on Ag
…million in state exports. “There’s no rounding error,” Ernst says. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. Image credit: By WHITE HOUSE – https://www.instagram.com/p/BPnj_gdDva0 /https://www.facebook.com/DonaldTrump/photos/a.488852220724.393301.153080620724/10158530752015725/?type=3&theater, Public Domain, Link…
Report Says Meat, Dairy to Become World’s Biggest Polluters
…Agriculture and Trade Policy says meat and dairy could soon produce more greenhouse gasses than oil giants Exxon, Shell, and BP. Zero Hedge Dot Com lists those five ag companies…
Turkey Industry Reviewing Salmonella Controls Amid Outbreak
…about the investigation can be found on the CDC’s website at https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/outbreaks.html. Consumers looking for safe food handling information can visit www.eatturkey.com, Fight Bac! or USDA’s Meat & Poultry Hotline….
Farm Bureau Response to Navarro’s ‘Rounding Error’ Statement
…up this trade war quickly, complete the negotiations with Mexico and Canada, and open more markets by negotiating deals with Japan, the UK and other trade partners around the world.”…