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….
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
Interior Department Secretary Ryan Zinke this week announced the Donald Trump administration would review a plan to protect sage grouse in western states. Plans to protect sage grouse have met…
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
…to minimize concealed damage formation” Steve Patton, CDFA: “State of California’s role in FSMA Produce Safety rule implementation” David Goldenberg, Western Institute for Food Safety and Security, UC Davis (invited):…
The Western View: Fruit Trail
…of ripe fruit literally bursting with flavor. It’s Nature’s best, California Grown, from one of the biggest agricultural counties in the world. I’m Len WIlcox and that’s the Western View…
USDA Helps Expand Rural Broadband Infrastructure in Four States
…million loan to construct 67 miles of fiber and update equipment to improve quality, functionality and network reliability. In Iowa, the Coon Valley Cooperative Telephone Association will use a $6.5…
Organic Research Institution Launches Industrial Hemp Research Project
…to manage weed pests and enhance soil health. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. From: Rodale Institute Rodale Institute Industrial Hemp Research Project What role can hemp…
Former Ag Secretary Working on Milk Export Program with China
…Dairy Export Council, has been working for months to change a registration process that keeps new U.S. processors from entering the Chinese market. Vilsack told Agri-Pulse the deal is a…
NCGA Launches Open Innovation Challenge to Find the Next Big Thing for Corn
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), along with innovation facilitator NineSigma, announced the launch of a global competition to identify new and innovative uses for field corn as a renewable…
Pork Checkoff Builds Momentum for Secure Pork Supply Plan
…$44 billion and $24.9 billion, respectively. The Secure Pork Supply Plan will provide procedures that pork producers, processors and federal/state agencies agree are feasible should a FAD strike, according to…
NFU Urges Immediate Adoption of Farmer Fair Practices Rules
…abusive practices levied against family farmers by meatpackers and processors. Because the rules are being reviewed by the new administration, National Farmers Union (NFU) is urging the U.S. Department of…