Everett Griner talks about the amount of Romaine Lettuce wasted unnecessarily in today’s Agri View. Workers harvest, and box, a field of Romaine lettuce in Salinas Valley, California. David Litman…
USDA Extends Application Deadline for Dairy Margin Protection Program
…calculate the best levels of coverage for their dairy operation. The next margin under MPP, for May 2018, will be published on June 28, 2018. Therefore, all coverage elections on…
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
…they’re from Canada, the U.S., or Europe because we’re the first ones in the entire country, or North America essentially, that has a potato variety trial being harvested and displayed. …
Under Secretary McKinney to Lead Japan Trade Mission
…Coffee, Holualoa, Hawaii Lakeview Energy, LLC, Nashville, Tenn. Los Poblanos, LLC, Albuquerque, N.M. Marquis Energy, LLC, Hennepin, Ill. Neptune Seafood, Inc., Tacoma, Wash. Oregon Cherry Growers, Salem, Ore. Outpost Global…
Celebrating June as Mango Month
…traveled with humans from Asia to the Middle East, East Africa and South America beginning around 300 or 400 A.D. Mangos can be grown successfully in California, Hawaii, Florida and…
USDA Announces $309 Million Investment in Rural Electric Utilities
…will build or improve 1,660 miles of electric line serving rural homes, farms and businesses. USDA is funding infrastructure improvements for utilities in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri,…
USDA Announces Producer Approval of California Federal Milk Marketing Order
…in the national system. These uniform provisions include, but are not limited to, dairy product classification, end-product price formulas, and the producer-handler definition. The new FMMO recognizes the unique market…
More Tariffs From Mexico Planned
More tariffs are expected from Mexico after the nation announced its 20 percent tariff on U.S. pork earlier this week. The list of tariffs from Mexico includes apples, cheeses, potatoes,…
Canada Seeking Answers Regarding U.S. Farmer Support Funds
Canada wants the U.S. to explain an additional $30 billion made available to support farmers harmed by trade woes, and how the U.S. might distribute the funds. Canada made the…
Court Sides Against R-CALF in COOL Dispute
A U.S. District Court this week said alleged financial harm to U.S. beef producers was “fairly traceable” to the Department of Agriculture. A lawsuit, filed by R-CALF USA, alleged that…
The California Kitchen: Smoked Chicken
…Spice Fresh Thyme Fresh Rosemary Drizzle with vegetable oil 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…
USDA and FDA Announce Key Step to Advance Collaborative Efforts to Streamline Produce Safety Requirements for Farmers
…needed.” The Produce Safety Rule, which went into effect on Jan. 26, 2016, establishes science-based minimum standards for the safe growing, harvesting, packing and holding of fruits and vegetables grown…
Trump Voters in Midwest States Losing Faith in Administration’s Commitment to Renewable Fuels
…Iowa, Missouri and Minnesota overwhelmingly say they support federal policies to encourage growth in biodiesel and renewable fuels use. Their support cut across party lines, with more than two-thirds of…