…direct-to-consumer sales report and Dept. of Commerce data,” Moramarco continued. “Consumer expenditures had been growing at a 6.1% annual rate as opposed to the historical estimates of 5.5% previously published,…
Soggy Fields slow Start of Rice Planting
…15, but Davis said that date is “almost unreachable now.” The final planting date for California rice is June 1, after which farmers with crop insurance could seek compensation for…
Response to Environment and Climate Change Canada’s paper on Clean Fuel Standard
…is an important supplement to Canada’s own domestic production and should Canada boost its use of ethanol, our industry stands ready to ensure that the supplies Canada needs are available.”…
NMPF, USDEC Organize Dairy Fly-In on Capitol Hill to Build Support for Trade with Canada, Mexico
…cooperative and company leaders explained to lawmakers how they have lost sales to Canada and expressed fears of the consequences of Canada dumping its milk excess onto global markets at…
Organic Wine Study-Price or Taste?
…prices paid for different bottles of wine through online retailers. They also compared various wine characteristics to get the price effect of organic certification and labeling. Data was collected from…
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
…to the highest bidder globally. Productivity, volume, and price of an increasingly ‘lean’ product were the key variables. This resulted in an interchangeable commodity product and growing competition. This traditional…
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…
Argentine Lemons Entering U.S. Market Despite Objections
…by the administration’s complete disregard for domestic citrus producers and the impact of this rule to the California fresh lemon industry,” Pidduck said in a news release. The announcement comes…
TPP Nations Meet in Canada to Discuss Future of Pact
…in a “post-TPP world.” Canada’s International Trade Minister said his department is happy that talks are progressing on TPP but declined to comment on the future of the pact. From…
Ag Lender Survey: Farm Profitability Down, Commodity Prices Top Concern
…please visit www.aba.com/Tools/Function/Ag/Documents/2016_2017AGLendingSurveyReport.pdf. The next survey is scheduled to launch in May 2017. Ag lenders interested in participating in the survey can submit a request to survey@farmermac.com. ABA, through its…
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”
The relationship between Mexico and Canada amid the upcoming North American Free Trade (NAFTA) negotiations is said by both countries to be more important than ever. The Canadian Broadcasting Company…