…targets for both food and environmental impacts to “clarify the scope of the challenges” agriculture will face in the coming decades. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Mexico Won’t Negotiate New Tariffs in NAFTA
…replace corn purchases from the United States. Trade officials from Mexico have said they expect NAFTA talks to start in June. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Poll Shows Free Trade Support is Growing
…mainly from Democrats, as 57 percent of them said free trade helped more than hurt, up from 34 percent in 2016. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
The California Kitchen: Strawberry and Basil Cream Cheese
…1 Cup Diced Strawberries 1 Vanilla Bean 1 pinch salt 2 T Sugar To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. California Kitchen For this…
Starling Named Special Assistant for Agriculture
…National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s (NCBA’s) senior vice president of government affairs, today released the following statement in response to Ray Starling’s appointment to President Trump’s Council of Economic Advisors: “This…
Citrus Showcase This Week
According to California Citrus Mutual (CCM), this year’s Citrus Showcase will include a tarping demonstration and marketing discussion along with the latest information for the industry. CCM’s Citrus Showcase March…
Citrus Tarping Started March 1
As of March 1, 2017, all citrus loads traveling throughout the state of California have to be tarped. This regulation aims to reduce the accidental transportation of the Asian citrus…
Analysts Say Bacon Shortage Not Likely
…expected to rise four percent through the spring, and commercial pork production for 2017 is expected to increase by five percent, compared to last year. From the National Association of…
USDA Increases Fiscal Year 2017 Specialty Sugar TRQ
…141,000-some metric tons was reserved for the importation of specialty sugars as defined by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
NFU: Trump Building Positive Record on Renewable Fuels
…he wants to cut unnecessary regulations that hinder growth of the biofuels industry, and Johnson says “we stand behind this notion.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
AFBF President Addresses USDA Ag Outlook Forum
…the ‘best of times’ outlook for agriculture, being getting serious on immigration, tax, and regulatory reforms, providing much-needed relief for farmers. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Sonny Perdue is Waiting for Confirmation
…to perform and wrap-up the confirmation process for Perdue so the committee can focus on other confirmation hearings of lesser USDA post and farm bill discussions. From the National Association…
The California Kitchen: Garlic Beurre Blanc Asparagus
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing garlic beurre blanc asparagus with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 T Arbosana Olive Oil…
Some Brazil Soybeans Very Muddy
…the damaged crop can still be blended with good crops, the total production estimates for Mato Grosso should remain the same. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….