…increased 0.4 percent in December after falling in November, and the index for other food at home rose 0.3 percent. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From:…
Canada Exporters Fretting Over Import Tax Proposal
…percent. Exports are expected to drive about a third of Canada’s economic growth in 2017, behind only consumption and government spending. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Clovis to Lead USDA Transition
…than 500 temporary appointees to handle transition duties at multiple agencies to fill roughly 5,000 political positions across the Trump administration. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Trump Praises Agriculture Secretary Nominee Perdue
…Sonny Perdue.” Trump spoke on Perdue’s experience in agriculture, noting he wanted someone for the job who would understand the industry. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
The California Kitchen: French Tapenade
…California Kitchen from AgNet West. California Kitchen For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on Roku, Amazon Fire, Google…
In South State, Lingering Drought Worries Farmers
Sometimes, it takes a dry sense of humor to deal with a years-long drought—especially when you’ve watched a wave of storms hammer Northern California and realize your end of the…
USDA Proposes Revisions to Genetic Engineering Policy
…period from January 19, 2017 until May 19, 2017 on Regulations.gov. In an exclusive Q&A interview with Andy LaVigne, president and CEO of the American Seed Trade Association, he explained…
NOW Cost Pistachio Growers $100 Mil
…a lot of cost to the industry,” California Research Board Manager Bob Klein said. “The percent of damaged nuts in the harvested crop exceeded an average of 2 percent.” Last…
Georgia Agriculture Under Former Governor Sonny Perdue
…time as governor, he focused on agriculture issues including water management and making tax code changes that were beneficial to farmers. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Business, Agriculture Pressing Trump to Salvage TPP
…agriculture sales thanks to improved exports, but chances are still slim of seeing the agreement move forward in the near future. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Uncertainty Ahead for Organic Animal Welfare Rule
…saying the rule was “particularly concerning” given the detection of the virus in a wild duck in Montana earlier this month. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Agri View: Labor Intensive Crop
…even that the last strawberries you enjoyed probably came from California. You are not surprised? Well you shouldn’t be. California is our number one agriculture state. And strawberries are their…
NPPC Endorses Pruitt For EPA Administrator
…joined a lawsuit related to California’s 2008 Proposition 2 initiative, which banned certain housing methods for egg-laying hens, pigs and veal calves. The California Legislature subsequently approved a law that…
National Pork Producers Delegate Body Appointed
…submitted by state pork producer associations and importer groups and will serve a 1-year term. The Delegate Body will be seated during the Feb. 27, 2017, to March 3, 2017,…