The Department of Agriculture wants to move forward with a modernization of pork slaughter. USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service last week announced the agency wants to move forward with…
Japan Taking Lead on TPP Without U.S.
…a revision to exclude the United States. However, for some countries, that means reopening the deal to renegotiation. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Share this Post…
State Water Project Deliveries Increased
With record rainfall in the Northern Sierra and the snowpack still building, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) increased its estimate of this year’s State Water Project (SWP) supply to…
The Western View: Easter Pet Hazards
…find it in foods, medicines, candy, and very commonly in chewing gum. Pet Poison Helpline is a 24-hour animal poison control service available by phone 24 hours a day. There…
DDG Prices at Lowest Point in a Decade
…trade. If we don’t have all the doors open to trade that we can, we put the farm economy at risk.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Immigration Raids Could Send Milk Prices Soaring
…Vice President for Public Policy, asked the panel, “Is there a will to move the farm worker program to the USDA?” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Group Sues to Ban Processed Meats in CA Schools
…processed, provide for growing children, such as being a good source of iron, zinc, and Vitamin B12,” said spokeswoman Janet Riley. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Stockholders Approve Farm Credit Merger
Three Farm Credit organizations received stockholder approval to merge their businesses together into one organization. As of July first, Farm Credit Services, AgStar Financial Services, and Badgerland Financial will become…
Group Wants Congress to Cap Ag Subsidies
…the programs were first written would have capped outlays but the amendment was removed by legislators during final Farm Bill negotiations. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Trump: Healthcare Reform Before Tax Reform
…to make sure the benefits of estate tax repeal aren’t undermined by eliminating or restricting the use of the stepped-up basis. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Almond Board: FMSA Files
The Almond Board has resources to help industry members navigate the Food Safety Modernization Act, or FSMA. Carissa Saur, Industry Communications Manager at the Almond Board joins us with more…
Northern Sierra Precipitation Sets Water Year Record
Atmospheric Rivers Pushed Total to 89.7 Inches since October 1 Never in nearly a century of Department of Water Resources (DWR) recordkeeping has so much precipitation fallen in the northern…
Dairy, Ag Groups Urge President Trump to Act Immediately to Halt Canada’s Continued Disregard of Trade Obligations
…which are in farming and food manufacturing, as well as in supporting rural manufacturing and skilled farm service workers,” the organizations said in the letter. “However, for trade to yield…
Reebok to Manufacture Shoes Made from Corn, Organic Cotton
…shoes are made with oil-based plastics. Both Nike and Adidas have similar initiatives to create sustainable and recyclable shoes. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Reebok…