A blog by the Washington Post says if President-elect Donald Trump pursues a major crackdown on illegal immigration, prices of some fruits and vegetables may soar higher. Trump has promised…
Canada Increases Bovine TB Quarantine
…teams are still meeting with ranchers and all affected producers have been provided with a point of contact with the government. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Most U.S. Farms are Family Operated
…share of two commodities in 2015: 57 percent of all poultry and eggs and 52 percent of the nation’s hay crop. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Food Price Index Down Slightly
…sugar producer and exporter. Read the full Food Price Index compiled by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
The California Kitchen: Lemon Scones
…California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on Roku, Amazon Fire,…
USDA Boosts Healthy Food Access
…for a two-year, nationwide pilot to enable SNAP participants to purchase their groceries online. USDA also provided funding to incentivize participants in SNAP to purchase more healthy fruits and vegetables…
Almond Board: Waycott on State of the Industry
…and effectiveness. The Almond Board is funded by an annual assessment on the marketable kernel weight of almonds. The Almond Board of California recognizes the diverse makeup of the California…
Ross Updates Almond Industry on Focus
California Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross updated the almond industry on the governor’s agriculture projects and focus moving into next year. Ross said fiscal stability and climate change continue to be…
Oh Christmas Tree
…far away. According to the National Christmas Tree Association 56 million trees are planted each year for future Christmases and 30 to 35 million families will shop and buy real…
Agricultural Relationship Key to China Ambassador Nominee
…2011. He met with Trump earlier this week and must be confirmed by the U.S. Senate to the post after Trump is inaugurated next month. From the National Association of…
U.S.-China Talks Falter in WTO Farm Subsidy Spat
…the dispute could force China to reduce its agricultural subsidies or face retaliatory trade tariffs worth tens of billions of dollars. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
U.S. Trade Deficit Widening on Falling Soybean Exports
…shipments to China after a poor harvest in Argentina and Brazil. Meanwhile, exports of capital goods were the highest in October since December 2015. From the National Association of Farm…
Continuing Resolution Includes FSA Loan Funding
…has the resources needed to meet rising demand for farm loans. The bill also includes agriculture emergency watershed and conservation funding. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Weather Radar Helps Researchers Track Bird Flu
…team first developed the NEXRAD approach in the Central Valley of California. They are also working with the U.S. Geological Survey, the California Department of Food and Agriculture, the California…