…report says an anonymous White House source says the administration may have told conservative lawmakers not to defend Pruitt too stridently. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Sorghum Prices Falls Three Times Lower After China Tariff Announcement
…market because of strong Chinese demand. Where excess supplies head now isn’t certain, but Ludington says Mexico is one potential destination. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farmers for Free Trade Report Highlights Damage from Chinese Retaliation
…voices of farmers who are hurt by them. Some of the top states hit hardest will include California, Iowa, Washington, Missouri, and North Carolina. Chinese retaliatory tariffs are 15 percent…
NAFTA Ministers Back in Washington D.C. After Short Turnaround
…a deal done as soon as possible. The quicker it happens, the better the chance of getting an updated pact through Congress this year. From the National Association of Farm…
Western Growers Endorses California Water Bond
Western Growers has endorsed a water bond initiative likely to appear on the November 2018 California ballot. The measure would invest $8.877 billion in water infrastructure and programs throughout the…
Harvest Begins as Extent of Blueberry Damage Remains Unknown
…and we’re going to see where we are here in a couple of weeks for the total California blueberry crop.” California is not the largest state in terms of blueberry…
The California Kitchen: Pork Belly Keto
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Pork Belly Keto with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 LB Pork Belly 2 C…
New Water Sensing Technology Coming to Almond Orchards
Yara executives were recently in California to personally see the progress being made in the field trials of their water sensing technology in almond orchards. The Yara Water Solution can…
Rabobank: Challenges Ahead for U.S. Global Pork Trade
…successfully renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement, as 40 percent of all U.S. pork exports go to Mexico and Canada. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
CA Judge Says Glyphosate Can Be Listed Under Prop 65
A California Appeals Court sided with the Center for Food Safety and the state of California in affirming that Monsanto’s glyphosate pesticide can be listed under Prop 65. The listing…
Treasury Secretary Optimistic on Settling Trade Dispute
…officials, saying “we’re cautiously optimistic.” The Treasury Secretary says he may soon travel to Beijing for further talks with Chinese officials. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Mexico/European Union Reach Trade Deal
…says Juncker. The deal marks a move by Mexico to lessen its reliance on the U.S. as its main trading partner. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Comprehensive New NAFTA Coming Soon
…December holidays on December 13. Mexico’s own legislative session ends on August 31 and any renegotiated deal would have to be passed before then. From the National Association of Farm…
Turning Integrated Pest Management Ideas Into Action
…the director of the California Department of Pesticide Regulation, in remarks at the April 2018 IPM Summit. The ever increasing incidence of invasive pests and the concerns about how to…