…hadn’t had an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza since 2004, while India had 90 such outbreaks between 2004 and 2014. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
U.S. Files WTO Complaint Against China
…U.S.-imposed punitive tariffs on its products. The process is likely to take several years. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: The Office of the U.S. Trade…
Pork Producers Can Challenge Information Release
…efforts and environmental groups’ multi-year attempts to access that data show that the EPA has collected data that would otherwise exits in greater obscurity. From the National Association of Farm…
NFU and Farm Aid Looking for Help
…“This is becoming the new normal for many farmers and ranchers across the country.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Video From: Farm Aid Farm Aid: Beyond…
The California Kitchen: Sweet Potato Casserole
…T Brown Sugar 1 T Raw Butter 1 oz Molasses 8 oz Marshmallows Salt/Pepper To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen…
September Crop Production Report
…on an objective measurement survey conducted in California’s Central Valley from July 9 to September 1. The objective survey measurements indicated that fruit set and the average fruit size were…
USDA Seeks Nominees to the National Dairy Board
…appointees will replace producer board members whose terms expire Oct. 31, 2016. USDA will accept dairy producer nominations from the following regions: Region 2 (California and Hawaii); Region 3 (Arizona,…
Improving SNAP Employment and Training Programs
…Assistant Secretary for the Economic Services Administration, Department of Social and Health Services, Olympia, Washington Pete Weber, Founder, Fresno Bridge Academy, Fresno, California (accompanied by Kim McCoy Wade, CalFresh Branch…
U.S. Cattlemen’s Convention Discusses Industry Challenges
About 200 cattle ranchers were in Billings, Montana, last weekend to take part in the U.S. Cattlemen‘s Convention regarding the challenges plaguing the industry. The industry is beset by a…
WTO Looking Into Dairy and Cheese Policies
…countries have asked Canada in recent days to explain whether or not it’s planning on introducing a new milk classification category. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Bayer and Monsanto Boards to Meet Soon
…regulators. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Bayer Negotiations regarding Monsanto acquisition advance Bayer confirms advanced negotiations with Monsanto concerning a proposed transaction. While key terms…
Four States Offer Ideas for Ag Economy
…face another two years of down prices, adding “It’s not as easy to tighten belts as it was 20 years ago.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
EPA Violated Personal Privacy of Farmers and Ranchers
…the damage has already been done.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Read more from the National Pork Producers Council and American Farm Bureau on the case….
WASDE at a Glance
…forecast for 2017 is raised to reflect slightly more rapid growth in milk per cow. Read the full USDA WASDE report. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….