…the news on the morning before the President’s first state of the union address and biostimulants get the floor at the American Seed Trade Association’s Vegetable and Flower Seed Convention….
The Super Bowl Party and the Avocado
…the number of loads coming is reportedly surpassing last year’s numbers. According to the California Avocado Commission, 139.4 million pounds of avocados will be eaten on Super Bowl Sunday this…
Secretary Perdue to Speak at World Meat Conference This Summer
…This is the first time in the history of the more than 20-year-old event that it will be held in the United States. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
EPA Sends WOTUS Delay Rule to White House
…Pruitt said the EPA will bring more certainty in water regulation for farmers and ranchers through a repeal and replacement effort. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump Says U.S. Open to TPP, If Better Deal Negotiated
…ago from the original agreement. Further, there is currently little expectation that the U.S. would move to rejoin the TPP agreement. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NAFTA Talks to Continue, Optimism Increasing
…effort. Two more rounds are scheduled, one in Mexico next month, and a hopeful final round in Washington, D.C. in March. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Census of Agriculture – Deadline Coming Fast
The 2017 Census of Agriculture is underway in California and across the country, but the deadline for response–February 5, 2018–is closing fast. The USDA mailed questionnaires to over 3 million…
Register for Rice Technical Working Group Conference
The University of California is hosting the 37th Rice Technical Working Group Conference, February 19 through February 22 in Long Beach. The event will feature several committee meetings on various…
The California Kitchen: Roasted Pistachio Milk Chocolate Cluster
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Roasted Pistachio Milk Chocolate Cluster with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 C Pistachios 1…
Red Meat Production Sets December Record
…in December, down two percent over December of 2016. Sheep slaughter was just 188,100 head, a five percent drop from 2016. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Dairy Industry Emphasizing Unity
International Dairy Foods Association President and CEO Michael Dykes gave his annual state-of-the-industry speech to the Dairy Forum in California. One of his highlights focused on the unity between dairy…
U.S. Food Exports to Cuba Rising
…financing for Cubans to buy goods from the U.S., making it tough for American producers to fully tap into the market. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
No NAFTA, No Trump Re-election
…much a withdrawal would cost farmers and the economy. For example, cheese would face a 45 percent tariff rate without NAFTA. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Some Sections of NAFTA Negotiations Closer to Completion
…he believes there is still a way forward on dairy negotiations, and he feels that the Canadian government believes that too. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….