…push trade. An upgraded trade agreement, according to Politico, would feature food and agriculture products, such as bananas, avocados, and tuna. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
U.S. Ag Machinery Industry Says NAFTA Could Use Changes
New surveys by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers and the Equipment Dealers Association show modest satisfaction with the current North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), but a suggestion that there…
USDA Releases Latest WASDE Report
…its U.S. acreage and grain stocks reports on June 30th. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. For the latest monthly World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE)…
ICFA Lobby for Practical Cannabis Growing Guidelines
Members of the International Cannabis Farmers Association (ICFA) met with lawmakers and regulators in Sacramento to lobby on behalf of sun-grown cannabis farmers. Closeup shot of the green Cannabis plant….
Official Flower of the Month of June
…distinctive, and highly aromatic scent. Rose hips, the fruit of the rose plant, are edible and rich in vitamin C. They are often used in jams and jellies, tea and…
Global Food Prices Rebound in May
…points, and the Sugar Price Index averaged 227.9 points in May, down 5.4 points from April and marking a 13-month low. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump Administration Reviewing Sage Grouse Plans
…flexible and to allow the states and the federal land management agencies to work together” on both energy development and conservation. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
R-CALF Seeking U.S. Investigation into JBS Scandal
…to manipulate the cattle markets in 2015 and 2016, causing fed cattle prices to fall by more than $850 per head. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Senate Committee to Consider E-15 Waiver Legislation
…move would increase market access opportunities for higher blends of ethanol by allowing retailers to sell E-15 and higher blends year-round. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump Waterways Commitment Needs Funding
…Sonny Perdue and Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke earlier this week. The American Soybean Association says President Trump’s remarks highlighted the importance of the waterways and the need for infrastructure upgrades,…
Almond Board: Food Safety Symposium
…report: From the Almond Board: Several presentations in the upcoming Almond Board of California (ABC) Food Quality and Safety Symposium will address issues related to the Food Safety Modernization Act…
The Western View: Fruit Trail
It’s time for the Fresno County Fruit Trail. This is a self-guided tour through the fruit-growing region of southeast Fresno County. Like you I’m sure, I have my favorite fruit…
Food Safety Practices and Costs Under the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement
…will mean for the produce industry. This study focuses on interviews with seven California leafy greens firms since that industry has had a food safety program since 2007, the California…
USDA Helps Expand Rural Broadband Infrastructure in Four States
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced that USDA is awarding four loans to help provide broadband service in rural portions of California, Illinois, Iowa and Texas. “Too many rural areas still…