…sufficient evidence to support the lawsuits’ claim that exposure to Roundup can cause non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The California court will be presiding over more than 300 lawsuits against Monsanto filed by…
No Tariff Exceptions for Canada/Mexico
…to America. Both countries have asked to be excluded but Trump’s senior trade adviser says the president doesn’t want any exemptions. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Grain, Dairy Markets Worried About Trade War
…trade war will likely result in fewer dairy sales for American dairy producers, which would come at a very bad time. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NAFTA Round Seven Wrapped Up Monday and Facing More Questions
…sanitary and phytosanitary chapters, as well as telecommunications. Roughly half of the agreement’s chapters are between 80 and 90 percent completed. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
California Strawberry Commission Website Offers Improved Grower Resources
…is a resource for strawberry growers, or for anyone who wants to learn about strawberry growing and production,” said California Strawberry Commission Communications Director Carolyn O’Donnell. Some of the major…
USDA Announces More Local Control for School Meal Operations
…programs. Censky made the announcement during a speech at the School Nutrition Association Legislative Action Conference in Washington, D.C. Child Nutrition Hiring Flexibility Rule In 2015, USDA established education and…
NCBA President Has Ambitious Goals for 2018
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) held their national convention last month where NCBA President, and Monterey County Rancher, Kevin Kester explained some of the most significant issues that the…
Injunction Prohibits Component of Pest Prevention and Management Program
A Sacramento County Superior Court judge has issued an injunction suspending a major component of the Plant Pest Prevention and Management Program that is administered by the California Department of…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 03-05-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. The California Farm Bureau Federation says sending agricultural workers “home” isn’t going to work for California…
USDA Helps Cotton Producers Maintain, Expand Domestic Market
…a Cotton Ginning Cost Share (CGCS) program in order to expand and maintain the domestic marketing of cotton. “America’s cotton producers have now faced four years of financial stress, just…
WTO Worried About Trade Wars Resulting from Trump Tariffs
…decision to condemn a policy move like this doesn’t happen very often, which means Azevedo is clearly concerned about the situation. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
European Union Will Hit Back Against U.S. Tariffs
…at the source and by working directly with the countries involved. “The go-it-alone action by the U.S. will not help,” she added. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News…
Senate Confirms Key USTR Nominees
…of the U.S. cotton industry, the Memphis-based National Cotton Council has a mission of ensuring the ability of all industry segments to compete effectively and profitably in the raw cotton,…
Charring Experience Helps Conservation Planner Assist Others
…for California’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The award will be given at the annual partnership award dinner of the California Association of Resource Conservation Districts (CARCD) conference in Sacramento…