…last month. In September of last year, Nestle USA purchased Sweet Earth, a manufacturer of plant-based burritos, burgers and other foods. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Brazil Considers Dropping Tariff on U.S. Ethanol Imports
…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
…the rule. The withdraw intent met support from livestock groups and the American Farm Bureau Federation. However, Organic Valley is calling on consumers to submit comments to USDA to reconsider….
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
…Agriculture president, was attending when President Donald Trump spoke at the American Farm Bureau Federation convention last week. Bonnett told an Ontario, Canada-based newspaper that he is still optimistic that…
Agri View: Renewable Energy on the Farm
…in rural areas in today’s Agri View. They provide cheaper electricity in chicken houses, dairy farm, and even rural homes. One of America’s biggest farm organizations is quoted as saying…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 01-17-18
…Taylor Hillman. We catch up with California Farm Bureau Federation President Jamie Johansson and talk about his experience at the American Farm Bureau Federation annual convention in Nashville last week….
Farmers Market Legal Toolkit Launched
…Law school, along with the Farmers Market Coalition, and others, have launched the Farmers Market Legal Toolkit online, a free resource created with support from the Department of Agriculture. The…
Native Farm Bill Coalition Formed
More than 30 native American tribes have formed the Native Farm Bill Coalition in an effort to give native American farms a voice at the farm bill table. Minnesota Public…
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
…producers dumping low-cost products on the market to compete with Wisconsin farms, as the real issue with NAFTA. Late last week, the Republican said NAFTA needs updated, but said the…
Senator Ernst Suggests Trump is Softening on NAFTA Threats
…Agreement. Ernst told farmers Monday that “I think he has doubts,” when it comes to withdrawing from NAFTA. Iowa’s Cedar Rapids Gazette reports that Ernst expects a follow up NAFTA…
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…