…wings would be 44 years. That’s 4 wings for every man, woman and child in the United States. As the saying goes, “I’ll just eat one. Said no one ever.” As Americans…
USDA to Reopen All FSA Offices – Extends MFP Payment Deadline to Feb. 14
The United States Department of Agriculture in Washington D.C. USDA announced it will reopen all of its Farm Service Agencies despite the ongoing government shutdown. Last week, USDA announced it…
Farm Bill Gets the Wildfire Relief Conversation Started
…Bill. United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, several undersecretaries state representatives and even President Donald Trump made the visit to the California wildfires regions and saw the devastation…
EU Won’t Include Agriculture In Trade Talks With U.S.
The National Pork Producers Council said it cannot support a trade agreement between the United States and the European Union that does not include agriculture, after the European Commission today…
Weed Identification Tools and Tips
…Advisor for Merced and Madera Counties. “There are various books that are available for weed ID in the western United States. One is called Weeds of the West; the other…
California Lawmakers Introduce New Immigration Legislation for Ag Workers
…issued varying levels of support for the legislation including Farmworker Justice and Western Growers. “We recognize and applaud the efforts of Senator Feinstein and Representative Lofgren, as well as many…
Longest Recorded Government Shutdown Impacting Key Ag Programs
…(EPA). Many EPA functions will remain suspended during the shutdown, including the Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) as well as the publication of the new proposed Waters of the United…
The Western View: Going North? You Got Company
…iron. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. Visit us on the web at www.citrusindustry.net. Western View: Going North? You Got Company…
Farmers and Ranchers Digest Information on Alternative Protein Sources
…the widespread adoption of these products, such as the Good Food Institute and The Humane Society of The United States, have hostile views on animal agriculture. “These are well-funded groups…
Chinese Trade Conditions May Be Poised to Improve
…continuing to develop positively. “The talks also focused on China’s pledge to purchase a substantial amount of agricultural, energy, manufactured goods, and other products and services from the United States. …
Plenty of Agriculture Trade Opportunities for U.S. and Europe
There continues to be abundant opportunities for farm trade between the United States and the European Union despite the omission of agriculture in the European list of negotiating areas on…
Farm Bureau Gives Agricultural Trade Outlook for 2019
…week, United States Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Trade Ted McKinney and United States Trade Representative Chief Agricultural Negotiator Greg Doud. There have been no formal announcements yet from…
More Virulent Newcastle Disease in Commercial Poultry
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has found more virulent Newcastle disease in two commercial poultry operations in California. The latest discoveries…
Farm Bureau Welcomes President Trump Back to Address Annual Convention
Donald J. Trump, the 45th president of the United States, will address farm and ranch families from across the nation Monday at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 100th Annual Convention….