…to agricultural producers, benefiting both the land and wildlife. On the road, I often hear firsthand how popular CRP is for our recreational sector; hunters, fishermen, conservationists and bird watchers,”…
US Sales of California Wine Increased in 2017
…release. “The quality, selection, and commitment to sustainability make California wines well-positioned for growth.” The overall U.S. market for wine grew by one percent, with 403.4 million cases being shipping…
Target Date Set for Senate Farm Bill Introduction
Senate Ag Committee Chair Pat Roberts has set a date for introducing the Senate Farm Bill, with full debate to take place the following week. A Feedstuffs Dot Com article…
Canada Approves Bayer Acquisition of Monsanto, with Conditions
…in Canada’s agricultural sector. Following a review of the sale, the Bureau concluded that the merger would substantially lessen and prevent competition in Canada with respect to the supply of…
Agriculture Groups Oppose Tariffs
…U.S. pork shipped $1.5 billion of product to Mexico, its largest export market, and $792 million to Canada, its fourth-largest market, last year. Global export market uncertainty has resulted in…
The California Kitchen: Milk Chocolate Mushroom Rocky Road
…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 the Untamed Chef IG: untamedchef777…
USDA Reopens Application Period for Producers Recovering from Cattle Loss, Other Disasters
…4, FSA will accept new applications for losses for calendar year 2017 or 2018 filed under the Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) or Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees, and Farm-raised…
Humane Society of the U.S. Rating is Downgraded Again
…the Humane Society of the U.S. to a D rating in its most recent rankings, thanks in part to its highly inefficient spending practices. The downgrade comes just a few…
Nation’s Number Two Milk Processor Continues to Close Plants
Dean Foods, the nation’s number-two milk producer behind Nestle, continues to shutter businesses in cost-cutting moves. Milk Business Dot Com says supply-and-demand economics appears to be the driving force behind…
The California Kitchen: Mushroom Mardi Gras Mole
…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 the Untamed Chef…
NAFTA Talks Continue, Time Running Short
…is in Washington this week, meeting with U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and others, according to Bloomberg News. However, absent from the table is Mexico’s Economy Minister, who is attending…
Dairy Groups Ask for Original Oversight
…Shellfish Sanitation Conference or the National Conference on Interstate Milk Shipments (NCIMS). In a letter sent to FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, NMPF and USDEC praised the commissioner’s commitment to “unlock…
Secretary Perdue Receives Request for Dairy Relief Funds
…Program. The proposal put forth in Gillibrand’s request would provide an average of $8,000 to dairy farmers. “While there is no comparable program to support dairy producers, milk, like cotton,…
Ross Heading to China June 2-4
…China, as well as against key U.S. allies like Germany, Canada, Japan, and Mexico. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says Ross will be looking to negotiate a framework that could turn…