…says, “We see what happened with the health insurance fiasco, with the probability of having something pass diminished.” The United Fresh Produce Association notes there is a proposal to move…
Group Sues to Ban Processed Meats in CA Schools
…they say there is a recognized association between eating processed meats and developing cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. The suit claims serving processed meats violates the California Educational Code, which…
Stockholders Approve Farm Credit Merger
…additional stability and gives the organization a much better chance to share earnings with their stockholders through a cash patronage program. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Group Wants Congress to Cap Ag Subsidies
…the programs were first written would have capped outlays but the amendment was removed by legislators during final Farm Bill negotiations. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Trump: Healthcare Reform Before Tax Reform
…to make sure the benefits of estate tax repeal aren’t undermined by eliminating or restricting the use of the stepped-up basis. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
HLB Tree Triggers New Quarantine
Another huanglongbing (HLB) infected tree has been found in Southern California. Although the HLB tree is in an urban area, it is outside of the current HLB quarantines. Officials said…
The California Kitchen: Lemon Butter Milk Ice Cream
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing lemon butter milk ice cream with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 Eggs 1 Cup…
Northern Sierra Precipitation Sets Water Year Record
…40.8 inches. The six-station index in the Tulare Basin, often called ground zero of California’s five-year drought, which officially ended in most of California on April 7, has recorded 178…
Dairy, Ag Groups Urge President Trump to Act Immediately to Halt Canada’s Continued Disregard of Trade Obligations
…hardship and possibly force them to go out of business. In a joint letter sent today to President Trump, the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), the National Milk Producers Federation…
Reebok to Manufacture Shoes Made from Corn, Organic Cotton
…shoes are made with oil-based plastics. Both Nike and Adidas have similar initiatives to create sustainable and recyclable shoes. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Reebok…
Chinese Authority Approves ChemChina-Syngenta Deal
…is one of three major mergers in the crop protection and seed industry, which includes the Bayer-Monsanto and Dow-DuPont merger agreements. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
U.S. Tractor Sales Up in March
U.S. tractor sales in March increased six percent compared to a year ago. The Association of Equipment Manufacturers released its monthly sales report this week. The report shows that for…
Senators Ask Administration to Act on Dairy Trade Barriers by Canada
…of business. But you know what? It’s not our responsibility. It’s your own responsibility, as a country, to manage your production.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
World Trade Expanding Amid Deep Uncertainty
…number one customer for U.S. corn and corn-based products. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: World Trade Organization Trade recovery expected in 2017 and 2018, amid…