…allowing large-scale farmland loss to continue “imperils our ability to feed our growing population.” It also challenges the nation’s economic prosperity. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
China Steps Up Pork Inspections, Slowing Imports
…percent additional tariff China has placed on U.S. pork and other goods stemming from a trade dispute with the United States. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Senators Want Answers on RFS Economic Hardship Waiver to CVR
…EPA and Icahn to answer questions about the exemption and how it was granted by no later than May 22, 2018. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Wheat Growers Talk Farm Bill with Lawmakers in Washington, D.C.
…the Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Texas Wheat Producers Association, and Washington Association of Wheat Growers were joining the national officers on Capitol Hill. The Association notes that net farm…
NCGA 2018 Yield Contest Online Entry Now Open
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is inviting farmers to register early for the organization’s National Corn Yield Contest. As farmers are in the fields planting corn, an early registration…
Agri View: Agriculture Trade Problems
…just soybeans, and cotton farmers. It is all of agriculture. Farm exports are what keeps agriculture strong. It is more than just China. United States farm products are exported all…
UCANR Releases New Report for Raspberry Production Costs
A new report from the University of California features the estimated raspberry production costs for California’s central coast. The cost and return studies that are released by UC Division of…
Time is Nearly Up for Cotton Ginning Cost-Share Applications
…to sign up for the 2016 cotton crop,” said Vice President of Washington Operations for the National Cotton Council Reece Langley. “This is the second Cotton Ginning Cost-Share program that…
NOW Sterile Release Program Moving Quicker Than Anticipated
…and then transporting the sterilized moths to be released in California orchards to gauge the efficacy of the program. Courtesy: UC ANR “They’re sterilized so we hope that they mate…
The California Kitchen: Hot Salsa
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Hot Salsa with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 C Jalapeno Fire Roasted Tomatoes 1…
China Trade Discussion Continues Next Week
…North American Free Trade Agreement with counterparts from Canada and Mexico, hoping to reach an agreement within the next few weeks. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Co-ops Support California Federal Milk Marketing Order
The three largest milk marketing cooperatives in California have voted in support of the California Federal Milk Marketing Order as proposed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. California Dairies, Inc.,…
Report Shows Improvements in Animal Welfare, Quality and Sustainability
…Cattlemen’s Beef Association CEO Kendal Frazier says the survey shows “an overview of producer commitment and progress across the cattle industry.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NAFTA Talks Continue This Week
…members of Congress encouraged Lighthizer to eliminate Canada’s tariffs on U.S. dairy exports and its protectionist pricing policies through the negotiations. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….