…U.S. wine. USDA Undersecretary for Trade Ted McKinney spoke at a USMCA rally earlier this month in Lemoore, California. He said several places in Canada are legally secluding U.S. wine options away from…
Administration of Trade Relief Funding Criticized Over Sizable JBS Award
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has received criticism for how trade relief funding is being awarded, due to some recipients having strong business relationships with other countries. JBS USA,…
Funding to Support Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers
…administered by the USDA Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement (OPPE). “All farmers and ranchers deserve equal access to USDA programs and services,” said Mike Beatty, director of the USDA…
Pima Preference in California Cotton Acreage Increase
The latest numbers show an increase to overall planted acreage for California cotton this year, according to the 2019 planted acreage report from USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). Overall…
Perdue on the Department of Labor’s Proposed H2A Modernized Rule
Washington, D.C. (USDA) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement on the Department of Labor’s proposed rule to modernize the H-2A program to reflect stakeholder concerns…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 07-12-19
…and why he’s urging the USMCA to pass. You’ll also hear a report on the USDA Acreage Report showing U.S. cotton down and a report on the status of the…
USDA Now Making Payments for New Dairy Margin Coverage Program
…that goal. For more information, visit farmers.gov DMC webpage or contact your local USDA service center. To locate your local FSA office, visit farmers.gov/service-locator Source: USDA/Farm Service Agency Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester…
The California Kitchen: Braised Kalbi Short Ribs
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Braised Kalbi Short Ribs with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 8 USDA Prime Short Ribs…
Perdue Compares China Actions to College World Series
When asked about current tariff situations, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue likened fair trade practices to the College World Series. AgNet West asked USDA’s top official if American producers need to…
Grow Drought Tolerant Edible Plants
…they are real survivors. The trick with growing grapes is choosing the appropriate variety for the USDA Zone. Sage. This bushy shrub has no fear of desert soil. It’s a…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 07-04-19
…importance of vetting irrigation providers and the benefits of cover crops in regional areas. Also, tune into USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue’s interview at the Forbes Ag Tech Summit. Tune in…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-03-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering what USDA’s Secretary Sonny Perdue thought about California’s missed…
Secretary Perdue Praises Farming Innovations at Forbes AgTech Summit
…making revolutionary improvements to the field of agriculture and noted that USDA wants to help facilitate those advancements. “We want to help form a regulatory framework that works with our…
A One of a Kind Collection Reaches a Major Milestone
…and kill Angus beef cattle. There are 128 animal gene banks in the world, but the USDA collection is by far the largest, according to the United Nation‘s Food and Agriculture Organization….