…told Politico that he would use all of USDA’s authorities to ensure U.S. agricultural interests are protected. One day earlier, Perdue said the prospect of an extended trade war might…
2018 Leopold Conservation Award Seeks Nominees
…be affiliated amongst the other alumni who share a passion for conservation and are committed to sustainable practices in agriculture,” said Jack Thomson of C. Jeff Thomson, International, the award’s…
California Dairies Becoming Increasingly Energy Efficient
…more than 5,000 homes with electricity for a year. Several farms have been looking into digestor technologies to cut their greenhouse gas emissions and produce renewable energy. California Department of…
Federal Bill Aims to Prevent Local Regulation of Agriculture
A bill introduced by a member of Congress seeks to prevent state and local regulation of agriculture by prohibiting any additional restrictions placed on agriculture and food production when a…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 04-06-18
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World Food Prices Rise 1.1 Percent in March
The United Nations food agency says world food prices rose during March, driven by increases in grains and dairy costs. The Food and Agriculture Organization’s food price index measures monthly…
USDA and SBA Join Forces to Help Rural American Businesses
…the collaboration between USDA and SBA makes a lot of sense. Perdue says, “I’m grateful to be partnering with Administrator McMahon and SBA to best help farmers, ranchers, foresters, and…
Perdue Says Trade War May Affect the New Farm Bill
…to factor in possible trade disruptions while working on the new legislation. China announced that dozens of U.S. farm products, including soybeans and beef, could potentially face a 25 percent…
Agri View: World’s Most Popular Tree Nut
…the whole industry, it would not enjoy the prominence that it enjoys today. It is a very valuable part of California agriculture. That’s Agri View for today. I’m Everett Griner……
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 04-05-18
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National Groups Respond to Proposed Chinese Tariffs
…beneficial relationship.” According to the USDA Foreign Agriculture Service GAIN Report, cotton has been listed among multiple U.S. agricultural products that could potentially be hit with higher tariffs from China…
More California Reactions to Chinese Tariffs
By Karen Ross, Secretary, California Department of Food and Agriculture USDA-FAS report: China Imposes Additional Tariffs on Selected US-Origin Products In response to the federal government’s recent decision to impose…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 04-04-18
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First CRISPR Developed Foods to Hit Shelves Within 10 Years
…March 28, the US Department of Agriculture declared that certain plants that employ gene editing methods can be designed, cultivated, and sold without regulation. If a genetic alteration can potentially…