…the U.S. Apple Association, the advertisement targets the retaliations to the Section 232 tariffs that include U.S. apples. Airing on television news networks frequently watched by President Trump, the advertisement…
Freedom Caucus Farm Bill Support Still Uncertain
…new rule would have to be passed.” However, Louisiana Congressman and House Majority Whip Steve Scalise says the deadline is flexible. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Issues Warning of Newcastle Virus to Commercial Poultry
The Department of Agriculture says at least 18 outbreaks of Virulent Newcastle Disease have been confirmed in backyard chickens in Southern California. The outbreaks prompted the Animal and Plant Health…
Sales of Organic Poultry Hits New Record in 2017
Sales of organic poultry, meat and fish have reached over $1 billion for the first time in 2017, according to the Organic Trade Association’s (OTA) 2018 Organic Industry Survey. Sales…
Celebrating National Pollinator Week
…insects are essential partners to farmers and ranchers in production much of our food supply. The state of California provides producers with conservation assistance to promote wise stewardship of lands…
Important Industry Updates Presented at Spring Citrus Meeting
…major issues that growers are concerned with, along with presentations on best practices for managing citrus trees. The day began with important information related to Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) and…
Frozen Produce Just as Nutritious as Fresh
…Research conducted at the University of California Davis compared the nutritional value of several commodities to evaluate a difference between fresh and frozen. The study tested the difference between freezing…
Farm Credit Outlook Shows Prices for Grains to Strengthen
…portfolio credit quality. Overall, The Farm Credit Administration considers the system as financially strong and says it “remains safe and sound.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
House Faces Friday Deadline to Pass Current Farm Bill
…vote as early as this Thursday, and leadership has vowed to complete the farm bill process before the July Fourth recess. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Secretary Perdue Comments on Canada Dairy Issue
…of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture said of Perdue and MacAulay: “They might be the two people who can help find common ground.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
Senate Bill Creates Group to Study Trucking Regulations
…perishable agricultural commodities” and to develop guidelines and recommendations for regulatory or legislative action to improve the transportation of those commodities. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
FDA to Hold Fake Meat Public Meeting
…gather comments. Fake Meat Courtesy NCBA The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says the organization will participate in the public meeting, and will advocate for Department of Agriculture oversight of lab-grown…
Perdue to Keynote United Fresh Event
…leader” for agriculture, applauding his work to help “the administration and Congress both to understand the importance of feeding the world.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Agri View: Vidalia Onions
…The new crop of Vidalia onions is in the stores by now. A report from the grower region says it is a pretty good crop. That doesn’t mean all growers…