…earlier trade disputes. One Chinese executive told Reuters that U.S. solar tariffs were a “sideshow” and had little effect on Chinese business. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
FDA Extends FSMA Compliance
…small businesses, those with sales totaling less than $2.5 million, from the requirements applicable to qualified facilities until the fall of 2020. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Agri View: Scholarships for Agriculture Students
…universities are offering scholarships to students to study agriculture. It’s hard to count the ways this helps agriculture. Just remember, it wasn’t to many decades ago that farmers were among…
Answer Upcoming NASS Survey; It Impacts Your Bottom Line
…time to complete it. The number of farmers completing the confidential NASS crop survey has been declining in recent years—and that’s bad news for farmers. This is bad news for…
Tariffs Could Cost Fruit and Nuts $3 Billion
…U.S. agricultural commodities in important export markets, which could hurt U.S. farmers. A new report released by the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources’ Agricultural Issues Center estimates the…
Chlorpyrifos Registrations Dead in 60 Days
…restricted-use material. According to the California Department of Pesticide Regulation, the agricultural industry has significantly reduced the amount of chlorpyrifos being used in farming operations after decades of use. However,…
Water Works: Moving Toward Better Water Stability
In today’s Water Works, brought to you by AquiMax, California is not known for its water stability, but continued efforts have the potential to make water supplies significantly more manageable….
Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge Offers Startup Funds for Entrepreneurs
The American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, today opened online applications for its 2019 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge. Entrepreneurs will compete for $145,000 in startup funds….
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 08-15-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal….
Celebrating National Lemon Meringue Pie Day
…countries, besides India, Argentina, Spain and Iran. California, Arizona, and Texas are the top lemon producing states. A one ounce serving of Lemon Meringue will cost you about 81 calories,…
Water Storage Funding a Long Overdue Step in the Right Direction
The water storage funding that was recently approved will go a long way in addressing the future water needs of communities throughout California. Multiple years of discussion finally culminated in…
U.S., Mexico, Close to Reaching NAFTA Deal
…when it comes to dairy. The U.S. is hoping to remove Canada’s dairy supply management system as part of the NAFTA talks. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Poultry Facilities Recognized for Safety Performance
…– Hatchery Wadesboro, NC – Hatchery Cooper Farms Oakwood, OH – Hatchery Fieldale Farms Mt. Airy, GA – Hatchery Foster Farms Choudrant, LA – Hatchery Turlock, CA Walnut – Hatchery…
Farm Export Prices Post Large Declines in July
U.S. agriculture export prices fell 5.3 percent last month. Data released by the U.S. Department of Labor shows the decline is the largest drop in farm exports since 2011. The…