…National Association of Counties and the National Association of Development Organizations Research Foundation. USDA is making the investments through the Community Facilities Direct Loan Program. The funding helps rural areas…
Purdue: GMO Labeling Law Still Expected This Year
…“Trump, Perdue, and their corporate lobbyists may want indefinite delay and keeping Americans in the dark, but the law doesn’t permit it.” Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Court to Hear OTA Suit Against USDA Organic Livestock Rule Withdraw
…Association filed its original lawsuit against USDA in September of 2017 over the agency’s continued delay of the final organic welfare standard. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trade War Benefiting U.S. Food Banks
…nearly half, $559 million, followed by apples, oranges and orange juice, dairy products and pistachios – each at more than $80 million. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
South Asia Presents New Markets for U.S. Corn Co-Products
…both countries continue to grow across livestock sectors – aquaculture, poultry, layers, broilers and dairy – as populations increase and incomes rise. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
The California Kitchen: Lime Infused Slow Poached Lobster
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Lime Infused Slow Poached Lobster with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 12 0Z Uncooked Lobster…
Ag Committee Members Advancing Farm Bill Talks
…farm bill is expected to be completed and up for a vote sometime following the November midterm elections, as part of a busy lame-duck session. Source: National Association of Farm…
The Western View: ‘Sniffer Dogs’ Working in the Ag Industry
…trees. Plans are underway to test the dogs soon in California. ‘Sniffer Dogs’ Working in the Ag Industry Results from previous tests show that properly trained dogs can identify citrus…
Senator Corker Has Concerns Regarding New NAFTA
…the top trade partners of the United States and provides more access to Canada’s dairy market, a top priority of the negotiation effort. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News…
China Ambassador to U.S. Says China Wants to Engage in Talks
…reduce the U.S. trade deficit with China.” The Trump administration maintains that China is not as accommodating as its trying to imply. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
China Investment in U.S. Falling Sharply
…markets and where China is sourcing commodities such as soybeans. However, the low price of U.S. commodities is attracting other export markets. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
The California Kitchen: Olive Oil Whipped Potato
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Olive Oil Whipped potato with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 3 C Yukon Potatoes 8…
Congress Could Press for NAFTA Vote This Year
…trade. A vote this year would be part of a busy lame-duck session that would include budget bills and the farm bill. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Invests in $650,000 in Local Watershed Project to Protect Communities and Vital Infrastructure
USDA’s Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) will invest $650,000 in a new California project that aims to develop a watershed work plan in the Lower Deer Creek Watershed in Tulare…