…lose sales because of the retaliatory tariffs from Canada, Mexico and in particular from China,” he said. “Until those tariffs come off, farmers won’t see the full benefit of the…
Farm Groups Keep Pressure On to Formalize Meat Definition
…definition of protein products that don’t come from livestock and are currently labeled as cell-cultured “meat.” The industry website Meating Place Dot Com says the group wants the FDA to…
Agri View: Cloud Seeding for Rain
…working on it. Cloud seeding is not dead. That’s Agri View for today. I’m Everett Griner… Image credit: Cloud seeding/by Smcnab386 (talk) (Uploads) – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, Link…
Legislators Call for NAFTA Negotiation Slowdown
…the best opportunity to come to a fair agreement on dairy exports. Representatives from Wisconsin, Washington, and New York all represent states that need open-market access to Canada in order…
NMPF Mulhern on FDA Request for Comments on Dairy Food Labeling
…performance properties. Quite simply, just adding plant protein, calcium and a few other ingredients to water does not make it milk. “We appreciate Commissioner Gottlieb’s efforts to evaluate current food…
FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., on Modernizing Standards of Identity and the use of Dairy Names for Plant-Based Substitutes
…of such products does not mislead consumers, especially if this could compromise their health and well-being. We’re working on modernizing our standards of identity, which define through regulation certain characteristics,…
Recognizing the Size and Scope of the Forage Industry
California’s robust specialty crop industry can cast a sizable shadow that can cause the forage industry to often be overlooked. Alfalfa and forage production is not generally recognized for the…
Agri View: Importance of International Trade
…are reasons that NAFTA means more than most people think it does. It doesn’t mean that other trade programs are not important. They all are. NAFTA, TPT, WTO. Call it…
NPPC: Auto Import Tariffs Will Prompt More Retaliation Against American Agriculture
…in comments submitted to the Senate Committee on Finance. In its ongoing efforts to realign U.S. trade policy, the Trump administration is considering putting duties on autos and auto parts…
Farm Bureau Calls for Evaluation of Endangered Species Protection
…the Endangered Species Act works, and how it can be improved to better work with farmers and other landowners. “We all value protecting species from extinction.” Johansson said. “Our disagreements…
The California Kitchen: Ratatouille Pasta
…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 Follow Albert on: Facebook, LinkedIn: Albert J. Hernandez…
Roberts: Farm Bill Not Expected by Deadline
Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts conceded this week a farm bill by the September 30th deadline is not likely. Overseeing the conference committee between the House and Senate, Roberts…
NCBA Contest Seeks Cowboy Poets
…December 4th, 2018. The top three will be announced December 5th, 2018. The winner will have the chance to perform their work live on stage at the 2019 Cattle Industry…
Perdue Comments on DOJ Filing in 9th Circuit Chlorpyrifos Ruling
…pesticides. “The costs of an incorrect decision on chlorpyrifos are expected to be high and would cause serious impacts to American farmers working to feed, fuel, and clothe the United…