…credit investigation. 6. The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) intends to extend by July 16, 2017 the current no-action relief to Shanghai Clearing House for six months, with further…
China to Resume U.S. Beef Imports
…when we can serve President Trump and President Xi a dry-aged American-made New York strip in Beijing.” According to information from TheHill.com, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross announced the deals that…
Medicinal and Nutritional Uses of Lemongrass
…live near as Asian grocery store, Lemongrass maybe hard to come by. Perhaps a speciality store with fresh herbs, or you can try buying fresh lemongrass online. Or buy the…
Dairy Industry Eager to Work With U.S. Trade Representative Lighthizer
…the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), expanding market access channels in Asia, and preventing the loss of common food names. “We welcome Mr. Lighthizer’ s confirmation…
Secretary Perdue Announces Creation of Undersecretary for Trade
…8,000 American jobs across the entire American economy. As the global marketplace becomes even more competitive every day, the United States must position itself in the best way possible to…
EPA Extends Timeline for Pesticide Applicators Rule
…and training resources. “In order to achieve both environmental protection and economic prosperity, we must give the regulated community, which includes farmers and ranchers, adequate time to come into compliance…
Almond Board: Nitrogen Calculator
…the sustainability1 of the California Almond industry to stakeholders — buyers, regulators and consumers — and helps growers find ways to improve efficiencies. For more on CASP, go to Almonds.com/Growers/Sustainability….
May WASDE Report Mostly Neutral
…numbers, however, do not reflect the recent damages to the winter wheat crop in Kansas and other states. The full report is available at USDA dot gov (https://www.usda.gov/oce/commodity/wasde/latest.pdf). From the…
Agriculture Vulnerable Amid Trade Risks
U.S. agriculture stands to lose big if a trade dispute with Mexico or Canada surfaces. CoBank CEO Tom Halverson told Bloomberg News recently that agriculture is in a “vulnerable position.”…
U.S. Views NAFTA Less Favorable than Canada, Mexico
…that about half of U.S. citizens say the trade agreement is good for the U.S., while 76 percent of Canadians say the agreement is good for Canada. Meanwhile, 60 percent…
Canada Considering Trade Retaliatory Options
Canada is exploring retaliatory options after the Donald Trump administration announced tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber last month. Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (true-doh) is exploring ways to push back…
Western View: The Times, They are A-Changin’
…air. These guys are following through on their promises. Business and farm-friendly management is now the order of the day at the Federal building, and that is continuing to bring…
First Loans Awarded in the Rural Energy Savings Program
…commercial, farm and residential energy efficiency investments supports rural economies,” Glendenning said. “These investments save money for consumers, create jobs in the community and help energy providers better manage costs.”…
USDA Announces Delay, Reconsideration of Organic Livestock Rule
…may be submitted to USDA until June 9th, 2017 online at Regulations dot gov (www.regulations.gov). From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. rom USDA Agriculture Marketing Service Organic…