…address concerns over beef exports. Brazil says it is waiting for the United States to decide whether the issue is resolved. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Organics Encourage Support for Livestock Rule
…Last month, the Organic Trade Association, which is suing USDA over the withdrawal of the rule, said that USDA data shows out of the more than 47,000 comments the department…
Trump Falling Behind on USDA Nominees
…civil rights, nutrition, food safety, natural resources, research and the chief financial officer post remains vacant, according to the Hagstrom Report. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Canada Official: U.S. Direction on NAFTA Like Following a Pinball
…and modernize the agreement. Canada will host the sixth and potentially make-or-break round of NAFTA talks later this month in Montreal. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 01-17-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. We catch up with California Farm Bureau Federation President Jamie Johansson and talk about his experience…
Farmers Market Legal Toolkit Launched
…them, and how to make local food available and accessible for all community members. The toolkit can be found at www.farmersmarketlegaltoolkit.org From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Native Farm Bill Coalition Formed
…the National Congress of American Indians, and the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative, to improve Native dietary health and food access. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
The California Kitchen: Quick Sautee of Kale with Red Onion & Roasted Garlic Bread Pudding
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Quick Sautee of Kale with Red Onion & Roasted Garlic Bread Pudding with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what…
NPPC: Mexico Pork Exports Rule Maintains Good Trade Relationship
…determined Mexico’s control program for Classical Swine Fever was not sufficient to classify the country as negligible risk for the disease. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Speaker Ryan: Canada the Real Problem with NAFTA
…its market. The U.S. is proposing changes to the program through NAFTA, but Canada has so-far refused, calling the system “fair.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Senator Ernst Suggests Trump is Softening on NAFTA Threats
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa told the Iowa Corn Growers Association this week that President Donald Trump appears to be reassessing his position on the North American Free Trade…
Agri View: Pecan Consumption
…All tree nuts. California has led the way because of its variety of tree nuts. Southern pecan growers are working hard to increase their slice of the pie. Pecans are…
Avocado Lace Bug Increasing Presence in California
Growers are being advised to be on the lookout for avocado lace bug as the invasive pest slowly makes its way further into California. The spread has been taking place…
The California Kitchen: Herb Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Herb Roasted Fingerling Potatoes with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 Lb. Fingerling Potatoes Cut…