…DeFazio said he “supports USDA’s work” on the rule and urged the White House and USDA to finalize the rule quickly. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Foreign Trade Negotiator Says U.S. Will Restore TPP, Eventually
…U.S. cattle industry will build due to a 13 percent tariff differential in Australia’s favor in a billion-dollar market, being Japan. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
The Western View: As the Pendulum Swings
…the President’s desk could change the water picture for California Agriculture. The mere fact that it got on Obama’s desk is a sign of the times, a tick of the…
Chipotle Executive to Step Down Following Slow Growth
…least a year, a key measure of a restaurant chain’s health, have not recovered as fast as the company had expected. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Monsanto Shareholders Approve Merger with Bayer
…the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Monsanto Monsanto Company (NYSE: MON) announced that at a special meeting of shareowners held today, shareowners of the company approved the…
Judge Sides with R-CALF Against Beef Checkoff
…when R-CALF members disagree with such speech. The court must now conduct an independent review and has 14 days to respond. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
USCA Urges Action on Farmer Fair Practices Rules
The United States Cattlemen’s Association sent letters this week to the current and incoming Administrations regarding the associations near and long-term priorities. USCA issued an immediate request to President Barack…
Consumers Set to Benefit from Lower Global Meat Prices
…head into 2017 grappling with potential changes with the country’s trade policy and further currency movements, adding more potential downward pressure. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Trump Ag Advisors Scoff at Heitkamp Talk
…said Tuesday that it does not appear Trump is “close” to naming a new Agriculture Secretary just yet, despite recent speculation. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
The California Kitchen: Masa Dough
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing masa dough with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 4 cups Masa Harina 3 Cups Water…
Detector Dogs Funded to Protect Agriculture and Plants from Pests and Diseases
…to programs in California and Florida to enhance inspections and efficiently move products; Grapes: $860,690 to enhance surveys for grape commodity pests and diseases in 17 states and harmonize Grapevine…
Organic produce growers sought for research study
University of California scientists are seeking certified organic growers to participate in a multistate soil and food-safety study. The researchers are gathering data to develop national guidelines and best practices…
Orchard Owner Suing Monsanto over Dicamba Drift
…Missouri is the state’s largest peach farm and alleges Monsanto knowingly marketed its Xtend cotton and soybean seeds to farmers without any safe herbicide. The suit claims Monsanto knew the…
Deal Struck to Cut Oil Output
…analysts have said prices would not go up if the bulk of the cuts were from countries where production is already expected to fall. From the National Association of Farm…