…heavy toll on several American agricultural commodities, but increased tariffs in areas such as the European Union (EU) are causing the most concern for rice growers. “Where we are negatively…
California is a National Leader in Agricultural Conservation Investment
Texas is the only other state to have spent more on conservation investment through USDA’s Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) for the fiscal year 2018. California spent more than $100…
U.S. Now has 6.5 Million Acres of Organic Certified Land
…organic farmland statistics because the Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will not be issuing data on organic acreage for 2018. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Drawbacks of Planting Fast-Growing Trees
Cottonwood Tree In yesterday’s program, Cathy Isom gave us the advantages of fast-growing trees being planted. Today, Cathy discusses the drawbacks of planting fast-growing trees. That’s coming up on This…
Panel Calls for Congress to Pass Senate Version of the Farm Bill
…bill, he says “It may not have been the bill we would have drafted ourselves … but it is a serious compromise.” Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trudeau Says USMCA Keeps China Trade Door Open
…form their own bilateral trade pact. However, Trudeau says the clause does not stop Canada from doing business with “whom it pleases.” Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
More Than 65,000 Expected in Indianapolis for 2018 National FFA Convention & Expo
…National FFA President Breanna Holbert, a student at California State University, Chico, said. “The convention and expo is an opportunity for members to come together and learn from one another.”…
USDA Announces Deregulation of GE Low-Gossypol Cotton
…the plants, but the compound is significantly reduced in the seed. This benefits agriculture by lowering cottonseed oil refining costs, and potentially expands the use of cottonseed in the livestock…
The California Kitchen: Properly Cooked Pinto Beans
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Properly Cooked Pinto Beans with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 C Pinto Beans 3…
International Trade Commission to Review USMCA
…of November by leaders of the three countries, but must be approved by the governing bodies of each nation before taking effect. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Rising Output Compressing Ag Margins
…recently negotiated trade deals show upside, “global demand for output from the U.S. agriculture sector is being outpaced by current U.S. production.” Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Another African Swine Fever Outbreak Reported in China
…the disease was confirmed on a big pig farm showed that it got more serious.” Larger operations typically have better biosecurity measures. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Women in Agriculture Say Barriers to Equality Persist
…or more to achieve full equality. Key actions were identified to remove obstacles to equality, including training, education, support and public awareness. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Export Exchange Next Week
…suppliers and service providers across the value chain. Hosted by the U.S. Grains Council, the Renewable Fuels Association and Growth Energy, Export Exchange is an educational and trade forum for…