…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….
California Water Board Central Valley Plan Bad for Farmers/Consumers
…their plan is bad enough. It will take water from communities in the south as well as hundreds of central California farms. But there are more phases to come, all…
Nutritional Value of Potato Skins
…think twice before tossing them in the trash. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Nutritional Value of Potato Skins When it comes to the skin of potatoes, the…
Roberts Honored with International Trade Award
Roberts For his work to fight for open markets for American agriculture, Senator Pat Roberts of Kansas was presented the Congressional Leadership Award by the Washington International Trade Association. Presented…
Farm Bureau Welcomes ESA Regulatory Revisions
…to the Endangered Species Act. We look forward to reviewing the proposals in greater detail with our members and providing constructive comments to the docket. On their face, the revisions…
U.S. Says Retaliatory Tariffs Unjustified in WTO Complaint
The U.S. struck back at retaliating nations this week, filing a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO). The U.S. complaint says the steel and aluminum tariffs imposed by the…
Fighting to Remain Competitive Despite Increasing Power Rates in California
…already high, from an industrial, commercial, agricultural standpoint. We have the highest rates in the country, excluding Hawaii and Alaska,” Isom noted. “We can’t compete.” Higher utility rates would hit…
Ag Shippers: NAFTA Trade War Costly
Union Pacific CEO Lance Fritz says trade disruptions are threatening to undermine an otherwise robust economy. The rail company, headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, told the Omaha World-Herald that the current…
The California Kitchen: Candied Nuts
…Butter TT Cinnamon TT Brown Sugar TT Honey Candied Nuts 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,…
USDA Partners to Improve Rural Water Infrastructure
…“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 is making investments…
WHIP Signup Officially Open
…this information on file does not need to provide the information again. For more information on FSA disaster assistance programs, please contact your local USDA service center or visit www.farmers.gov/recover/whip….
Celebrating National Corn Fritters Day
Barranquilla maize buñuelos (sweet corn fritters) Cathy Isom is celebrating another food item and lets us know why many will be indulging a savory southern-style treat today. That’s coming up…
Chinese Trade Surplus with U.S. Hits High Amid Tariff Concerns
…of their business. China’s trade surplus with America is a key component of the trade dispute and it widened to a record monthly high of $28.97 billion. One analyst tells…
NCBA Comments on “Fake Meat” Oversight”
…Food and Drug Administration. Fake Meat Courtesy NCBA The goal of the meeting was to give interested parties and the public a chance to comment on the technology and regulations…