…U.S. agricultural products. In 2014, Japan ranked as our fifth largest market (behind China, Canada, Mexico and the European Union) accounting for over $13 billion in U.S. agricultural exports. With…
USDA Launches New Conservation Effort to Aid Monarch Butterflies
…This targeted 10-state effort by NRCS will invest $4 million in 2016 to help combat the iconic species’ decline. Monarch butterflies are known for their annual migration from central Mexico…
Calif. Tests Show Low or No Pesticide Levels in Many Fruits and Vegetables
…cactus pads, cactus pears, limes, papaya, summer squash, tomatillos, chili peppers and tomatoes from Mexico; and spinach and kale from the United States. If DPR finds produce with…
New USDA Fact Sheets Illustrate State-by-State Benefits of TPP
…from increased agricultural trade with the 11 other TPP countries. Trade ministers from Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, the United States and Vietnam concluded…
NPPC Confident TPP Deal Good For U.S. Pork
…Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam, which account for nearly 40 percent of global GDP. “NPPC played an active role throughout the five-plus years of negotiations,” said association President…
USDA Announces $8.8 Million to Support a Diverse Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
…New Mexico New Mexico State University $199,767 New York International Rescue Committee $200,000 North Carolina North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University $197,871 Ohio Central State University $199,999 Oklahoma Mvskoke…
Farmers Report Shortage of Help to Harvest Crops
…looked to rural Mexico to seek a better understanding of why Mexican people are transitioning out of agricultural work. “There’s always been a problem of finding enough workers for a…
Agri View: De La Exportación
Everett Griner talks about Mexico exporting heavily to the U.S. in today’s Agri View. de la Exportación…
Fresno State Signs Agreement of Collaboration With University in Mexico
To foster new international relationships and offer greater opportunities for their students, Fresno State and the Chapingo Autonomous University of Mexico signed an agreement to establish the exchange of students,…
The California Kitchen: Grandma Lydia’s Tamales
…Vegetable Shortening 1/2 Cup Water 1 T Salt 3 T Vegetable Oil 1/2 lb New Mexico Chiles 1 Spanish Onion Diced medium 10 Oz Pork shoulder 3/4 QT Beef Stock…
NCBA: Stabenow’s Solution Guarantees Trade War with Canada and Mexico
…with Canada and Mexico. With four decisions against the law, the World Trade Organization will soon allow Canada and Mexico to impose over $3 billion worth of retaliatory tariffs annually…
Four HLB Trees in San Gabriel, Quarantine Declared
…within a few years. Huanglongbing is known to be present in Mexico and in parts of the southern United States. Florida first detected the disease in 2005, and the University…
Secretary Vilsack Proclaims August 2-8 National Farmers Market Week
…to support farmers markets – will kick off the week at the Santa Fe Farmers Market in New Mexico. The Santa Fe Farmers Market is the oldest in New Mexico…
Huanglongbing Detected in Los Angeles County
…strategy of controlling the spread of ACPs while researchers work to find a cure for the disease. HLB is known to be present in Mexico and in parts of the…