…Lawmakers have yet to make any serious considerations towards extending the current farm bill to allow Congress time to deliver the next. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
U.S., Canada Talks on NAFTA Offer Little Progress
…“a bad NAFTA deal.” Dairy market access remains a sticking point between the two nations, among a handful of other remaining issues. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Lower Pork Prices Helping Demand
…to South Korea, Japan, the Philippines, Australia, and Colombia. USDA will release its quarterly Hogs and Pigs report this Thursday, providing more pork production insight. Source: National Association of Farm…
EPA RFS Waiver Website Doesn’t Include Justification
A new website by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) doesn’t satisfy all sides of the hardship waiver issue under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). The National Corn Growers Association called…
Agri View: Another Nematode
…is a plant pathogen that is highly reproductive commonly found in cotton and soybeans. It also thrives in specialty crops like sugarcane and sweet potatoes. I mention these crops because…
CDFA Accepting 2019 Specialty Crop Block Grant Applications
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting proposals for the 2019 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). Each year, CDFA conducts a two-phase competitive solicitation process…
NCGA Calls on Congress to Pass Farm Bill Before Heading Home
…times. NCGA encourages your continued cooperation and stands ready to be of assistance to meet this goal. Sincerely, Kevin Skunes President, National Corn Growers Association Source: National Corn Growers Association…
Trade Mitigation Package Now Covers Almonds, Cherries
…15, 2019. Almond growers can apply for direct payments of $.03 per pound as part of the trade mitigation package, which authorizes a total of $12 billion in relief funding….
The California Kitchen: Parm Crisp with Baby Scallop
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Parm Crisp with Baby Scallop with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 T Parmesan Cheese…
EPA Releases RFS Waiver Information Online
…Emily Skor says her group still has questions about how the EPA will resolve the issue of the lost gallons of biofuels. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
U.S. Close to Proceeding With Mexico-Only Trade Deal
…to the deal and its got everyone puzzled.” Chrystia Freeland, Canada’s Foreign Minister, left Washington last Thursday with no deal in place. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Multiple Agencies Collaborate to Address HLB
…groups, but it will not come at the expense of the local growers that the agencies represent. “[The collaboration] does not impact what we’re trying to do for our growers…
Bayer Files Appeal to California Glyphosate Ruling
Bayer is increasing efforts to defend Roundup, its flagship weed killer. A Dow Jones report says the effort follows a recent verdict in a California court case alleging that the…
Foreign Market Development Faces Funding Gap
…issued new allocations of funds in November. However, the agency can’t provide more money until Congress acts on a new farm bill. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….