…expansion.” Rising tariffs on U.S. meat exports are also expected to have a heavier impact during the second half of 2018. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
One Week Left to Complete Census of Agriculture
…statistical purposes. Data is only published in aggregate form to prevent disclosing the identity of any individual producer or farm operation. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Tariff Assistance Package to Bring Relief to Farmers Suffering from Trade Disputes
…that will be included in the program are fruits, nuts, rice, legumes, beef, pork, and milk. The third portion of the tariff assistance package is the trade promotion program. “We’re…
New Labor Proposal Includes Same Challenges for California Agriculture
…California remain opposed to the legislation. The bill would replace the current H-2A program by establishing an H-2C program, allowing 450,000 three-year visas to be issued annually for H-2C workers….
Senate to Hold Trade Hearing This Week
…sharp responses from ag leaders. Navarro told CNBC that the trade losses due to Chinese tariffs amounted to a “rounding error.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Republicans Introduce New Immigration Bill in House
…needs are met, gives needed flexibility to avoid farm disruptions, eliminates regulatory burdens, and provides effective means of enforcement and monitoring. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm Bill in Senate’s Court
…August recess for the Senate, so most of the chamber’s members will be in town for the bulk of the negotiations. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Large Livestock Loan Drive Rise in Farm Lending
…supplies and trade disputes have contributed to sharp declines in most of the major commodity prices through the month of June. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Food Processing Grants Available to Help Improve Energy Efficiency
The state of California will be offering $57 million in food processing grants in an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The grant funding distributed by the new Food Production…
The California Kitchen: Fresh Pasta Food Processor
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Fresh Pasta Food Processor with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 C Flour 2 Pinch…
Farmers Express Frustration Over Trump Trade Tactics
…farmers to repay loans. In turn, that increases the level of uncertainty for the bankers who lend to farmers and ranchers. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Navarro Discounts Trade War Impact on Ag
…trade, with the new tariffs threatening $977 million in state exports. “There’s no rounding error,” Ernst says. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. Image credit: By WHITE…
Report Says Meat, Dairy to Become World’s Biggest Polluters
…chain. The study’s lead author then said a vegan diet is the “single biggest way to lower your impact on the planet.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News…
Turkey Industry Reviewing Salmonella Controls Amid Outbreak
…any incidence or level of all types of salmonella. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. from National Turkey Federation More details about the investigation can be found…