…year,” said Condos. The funding allocation comes at a crucial time, as the number of HLB detections in California is quickly approaching 700. There have been more than 350 detections…
China Quickly Retaliating Against U.S.
…CoBank spokesperson says: “Trade concerns pose the single greatest risk to the projected global economic growth of three to four percent.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
China Tariff on U.S. Pork Now Tops 60 Percent
…of total U.S. pork exports by value in 2017. NPPC President Jim Heimerl added: “We need these trade disputes to end.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Japan TPP Ratification Brings Concerns for U.S. Wheat
…subject to current tariff levels. Sources within the Japanese milling industry estimate the disadvantage would force them to start looking at alternatives to U.S. wheat. From the National Association of…
Farm Bill Conference Could be Slow
…“hope to begin the formal conference as soon as possible.” The current farm bill is set to expire later this year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
EPA Seeking “New Tone”
…told the New York Times that: “Many worry Wheeler will be more effective at implementing Trump’s anti-environmental agenda than Pruitt was.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
The California Kitchen: Merlot Jelly
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook merlot jelly with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 C Raspberries 1 C Merlot Wine 1/2…
Groups React to Pruitt Resignation
…acting administrator. Bob Dineen of the Renewable Fuels Association says the resignation was needed. “For the past year, Scott Pruitt has been waging war on the Renewable Fuels Standard, the…
The Answer to Reforming Immigration Remains Elusive
…considerable issues that are specific to California. Nassif referenced the cost of land in California being a significant challenge, along with obtaining the appropriate zoning needed to build the necessary…
Equipment Manufacturers: Trade War Bad for Business, Risks Jobs
Dennis Slater, President of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, says his organization is disappointed that the Trump Administration is moving forward with more tariffs on China. Slater says the tariffs…
Trump Looking at Even Higher Tariffs
…inflict higher prices on both consumers and companies. The Federal Reserve has already noted that some firms have been slowing investments. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasters News Service…
CDFA Awards $69.9 Million for Dairy Digester Projects
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has awarded $69.9 million in grant funding to 40 dairy digester projects across the state. These projects, part of the Dairy Digester…
The California Kitchen: Bison Meatballs
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook bison meatballs with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 Lb Ground Bison 8 OZ Panko Bread…
Grocers Seek Tighter Rules on Labeling GMO Ingredients
The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) joined several large food companies in calling for stricter requirements on labeling GMO ingredients during the comment period for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA)…