Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced that agricultural producers affected by hurricanes and wildfires in 2017 now may apply for assistance to help recover and rebuild their farming operations. Signup begins…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-16-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal….
Pre-Conference Committee Farm Bill Discussions Get Heated in House
The U.S. House could take a step forward on moving farm bill talks ahead by voting to send the bill to conference. However, Politico says Thursday was the latest indicator…
Chinese Trade Surplus with U.S. Hits High Amid Tariff Concerns
…in the world has jolted global financial markets and triggered worries of a full-scale trade war possibly derailing the world economy. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
McKinney to Lead Trade Mission to Southeast Asia
…the Philippines who are interested in purchasing U.S. farm and food products. “USDA trade missions are an incredible opportunity for companies looking to branch out into new markets,” McKinney says….
NCBA Comments on “Fake Meat” Oversight”
…is unnecessary because animals aren’t harvested. However, USDA inspection is required for all federal meat plants, whether harvesting occurs or not. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Arizona FB President Wants Congress to Save Ranches and Federal Lands
…Arizona Farm Bureau President Stephanie Smallhouse Courtesy Arizona Farm Bureau Smallhouse told the members that America’s vast government-owned grazing lands would be much worse off if there weren’t private caretakers…
California Achieves First Emissions Goal Early
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced that the state has achieved the first emissions goal that was established in 2006, with levels dropping below 431 million metric tons seen…
California Avocado Season Is Strong Despite Fires and Hot Temperatures
With more than half of the harvest finished, California avocado season appears to be a success in the face of fire damage in some orchards and prolonged triple-digit temperatures. Growers…
Valley Ventures Accelerator Fueling Innovation; Accepting Fall Applications
…Agri-logic, AjO, Azadi, BioFiltro, BLH Aguatech, BoxPower, HerdDogg, Map Thread, Re-Nuble, Spooky Action, Sweep Energy, Tiny Farms and Waterfind. One company, HerdDogg, used the campus farm to test its dairy…
The California Kitchen: Ahi Crudo
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Ahi Crudo with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 8 oz AA Sushi Grade Ahi Tuna…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 07-13-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal….
U.S. House Holds Next Move on Farm Bill
Senator Pat Roberts points out that the U.S. House has the next move on the farm bill. The Senate Agriculture Committee chairman told a group of veteran farmers this week…
EPA Reportedly Ditches Hardship Waiver Fix
…for a hardship waiver fix. In April, Perdue told Congress that from USDA’s standpoint, “our conclusion is that’s direct demand destruction.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….