…California almonds. Elaine Trevino, President/ CEO of the Almond Alliance of California states “The Almond Alliance of California (AAC) urges all parties to reach an expedited solution to ongoing trade…
ITC Vote Levels Playing Field in Biodiesel Trade Dispute
…464 percent from 2014 to 2016, taking 18.3 percentage points of market share from U.S. manufacturers. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. Read the full release from…
GAO Gives USDA Approval to Ditch Organic Livestock Rule
…poultry for certified organic producers. USDA chose to withdraw the rule because the agency says it “exceeds the department’s statutory authority.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Ag Bankers Report Shows Increase in Lending
Agricultural lending from U.S. banks increased nearly six percent in 2017, according to a new report by the American Bankers Association. Ag lending increased $5.9 billion to $106 billion last…
Ag Economy Barometer Results for March
…surveyed expect the U.S. to exit the agreement, while another one-third of farmers expect the U.S. to remain in NAFTA. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. Read…
The California Kitchen: Raspberry Compote
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Raspberry Compote with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 C Raspberries 2 C Water 3/4…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 04-03-18
…the list of products they said they would focus trade retaliation on. The California Association of Winegrape Growers was nervous about these tariffs when we talked to them last week….
Spending Plan Approved for Agricultural Equipment
After six months of negotiation, the California Air Resources Board approved a spending plan for agricultural equipment at a recent hearing in Riverside. The $135 million in funding will relieve…
DTN Poll Shows Farmers Becoming More Positive
…as DTN points out the optimism comes as farmers continue dealing with lower commodity prices, large crop estimates, and trade worries. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farmers Outline Harm from GIPSA Withdraw
…organizations have called on the Trump administration to reinstate the Farmer Fair Practices Rules. Maxwell is a former Missouri Lieutenant Governor. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump Administration to Revise EPA CAFE Standards
…says is needed because the current regulations are too aggressive. The Environmental Protection Agency is also considering revoking a waiver for California to allow the state to set its own…
U.S. Dairy Export Council Seeks Market Growth in China
…2017 to increase annual U.S. dairy exports from the equivalent of about 15 percent of U.S. milk solids to 20 percent. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Ag Trade Group: China Tariffs a Tax on Farmers
…in 2017. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. See the agricultural products China is imposing tariffs on HERE. (NOTE: tariffs will be 15% excepts for pork which…
China Enacts Tariffs Targeting U.S. Pork
…comply with the security exceptions provision.” China alleges the move by trump caused “serious damage” to China’s interests. China is targeting U.S. items, including fruits, along with the 25 percent…