…replace corn purchases from the United States. Trade officials from Mexico have said they expect NAFTA talks to start in June. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Poll Shows Free Trade Support is Growing
…mainly from Democrats, as 57 percent of them said free trade helped more than hurt, up from 34 percent in 2016. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Almond Matters: On The Verge of PTB Movement
In this week’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A. Corporation, trees are blooming around the state and some growers will soon start to see peach twig borer activity….
The California Kitchen: Strawberry and Basil Cream Cheese
…1 Cup Diced Strawberries 1 Vanilla Bean 1 pinch salt 2 T Sugar To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. California Kitchen For this…
Starling Named Special Assistant for Agriculture
…support the appointment. National Cotton Council: The National Cotton Council (NCC) appreciates President Donald Trump’s appointment of Ray Starling to the position of Special Assistant to the President for Agriculture,…
Citrus Showcase This Week
According to California Citrus Mutual (CCM), this year’s Citrus Showcase will include a tarping demonstration and marketing discussion along with the latest information for the industry. CCM’s Citrus Showcase March…
Citrus Tarping Started March 1
As of March 1, 2017, all citrus loads traveling throughout the state of California have to be tarped. This regulation aims to reduce the accidental transportation of the Asian citrus…
Analysts Say Bacon Shortage Not Likely
…expected to rise four percent through the spring, and commercial pork production for 2017 is expected to increase by five percent, compared to last year. From the National Association of…
USDA Increases Fiscal Year 2017 Specialty Sugar TRQ
…141,000-some metric tons was reserved for the importation of specialty sugars as defined by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
NFU: Trump Building Positive Record on Renewable Fuels
…he wants to cut unnecessary regulations that hinder growth of the biofuels industry, and Johnson says “we stand behind this notion.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
AFBF President Addresses USDA Ag Outlook Forum
…the ‘best of times’ outlook for agriculture, being getting serious on immigration, tax, and regulatory reforms, providing much-needed relief for farmers. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Sonny Perdue is Waiting for Confirmation
…to perform and wrap-up the confirmation process for Perdue so the committee can focus on other confirmation hearings of lesser USDA post and farm bill discussions. From the National Association…
Agri View: Quicker Aid
…Bill this year. Both cotton farmers and dairy farmers had very little federal help in the last Farm Bill. As a result both have saw difficult times in the last…
The California Kitchen: Garlic Beurre Blanc Asparagus
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing garlic beurre blanc asparagus with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 T Arbosana Olive Oil…