…Canada over the weekend and early this week regarding dairy trade, and other issues included in the North American Free Trade Agreement renegotiation effort. Johnson, along with CFA President Ron…
Agri View: Romaine Lettuce Waste
…/ Shutterstock.com You know that Romaine lettuce scare that shocked most of the country recently had little impact in the area where I live. It was a serious thing. I…
USDA Extends Application Deadline for Dairy Margin Protection Program
…MPP program under the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 to strengthen its support of dairy producers. USDA encourages producers contemplating enrollment to use the online web resource at www.fsa.usda.gov/mpptool to…
Mexico Calling for Flexibility in NAFTA Talks
…if the talks fail. However, Canada and Mexico oppose that idea. Further, President Donald Trump over the weekend and again on Monday targeted Canada’s dairy supply management system, saying Canada’s…
New Potato Varieties Displayed at Field Day in Kern County
…Bakersfield where industry members from throughout the United States came out to see the performance of new potato varieties in commercial growing conditions. “It’s important to the potato breeders, whether…
Under Secretary McKinney to Lead Japan Trade Mission
…and organizations: Alltech, Nicholasville, Ky. All Berry And Fruits, Portland, Ore. American Commodity Company, LLC, Williams, Calif. American Paint Horse Association, Fort Worth, Texas American Specialty Foods, Houston, Texas Amy’s…
Farm Bureau Files Brief Supporting Water Rule Opponents
…resolved in favor of the district courts in early 2018, and the North Dakota case was the first to resume. The North Dakota court previously issued an order blocking implementation…
Celebrating June as Mango Month
…your hands on this month. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. For the whole month of June we shall celebrate the almighty Mango. After all, they are one…
U.S. Offers List of Ag Concessions Wanted From China
The U.S. apparently wants more from China than a promise to buy more U.S. agricultural goods. Politico reports that U.S. officials have handed China a list of agricultural trade barriers…
FCC Chairman Proposes Rural Healthcare Funding Increase
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai announced this week that he has circulated a draft order to his colleagues that would significantly increase funding for the Universal Service Fund’s…
USDA Announces $309 Million Investment in Rural Electric Utilities
…you live,” Hazlett said. “Under Secretary Perdue’s leadership, USDA is committed to being a strong partner in addressing rural infrastructure needs to support a more prosperous future in rural communities.”…
USDA Announces Producer Approval of California Federal Milk Marketing Order
…provides for the recognition of producer quota as administered by the CDFA. The entire record of the rulemaking is available at www.ams.usda.gov/caorder. Today’s Federal Register notice is available at: www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/06/08/2018-12245/marketing-orders-milk-in-california….
Celebrating National Fruit and Vegetable Month
Cathy Isom has a friendly reminder about a month-long celebration of all of the produce that provide us fresh fruits and vegetables all year long. That’s coming up on This…
More Tariffs From Mexico Planned
…Canada, Mexico and European Union previously from the tariffs. The tariffs will impact just more than one percent of all U.S. exports to Mexico, but will have significant impact on…