Roses are red, Violets are blue. Cathy Isom has a little rich history and meaning for you about the official flower of the month of June. That’s coming up on …
Global Food Prices Rebound in May
A measure of global food prices increased in May, after a decline in April. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations released its monthly Food Price Index Thursday. …
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
R-CALF, the Ranchers-Cattlemen Action Legal Fund, United Stockgrowers of America, is calling on the U.S. federal government to investigate a Brazilian corruption scandal by meat processor JBS. R-CALF USA sent …
Senate Committee to Consider E-15 Waiver Legislation
A Senate committee will consider legislation next week that would put in place a permanent waiver to Reid vapor pressure (RVP) requirements to allow E-15 sales year-round. The Senate Environment …
Trump Waterways Commitment Needs Funding
Farm groups are encouraged by President Donald Trump’s infrastructure commitment for waterways, but Politico questions how the President plans to fund the effort. Trump announced his plan with Agriculture Secretary …
Agri View: Big Farm, Small Farm
Everett Griner talks about the difference between a big farm, small farm, and a medium sized farm in America in today’s Agri View. Big farm, small farm. …
Almond Board: Food Safety Symposium
The Almond Board’s annual Food Safety Symposium is June 22 in Lodi. Almond Board Director, Quality Assurance & Industry Services Tim Birmingham tells us more about it. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk …
The Western View: Fruit Trail
It’s time for the Fresno County Fruit Trail. This is a self-guided tour through the fruit-growing region of southeast Fresno County. Like you I’m sure, I have my favorite fruit …
Food Safety Practices and Costs Under the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement
Linda Calvin, Helen Jensen, Karen Klonsky, and Roberta Cook USDA Economic Research Service What Is the Issue? Foodborne illness linked to contaminated produce is a public health concern. The Food …
USDA Helps Expand Rural Broadband Infrastructure in Four States
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced that USDA is awarding four loans to help provide broadband service in rural portions of California, Illinois, Iowa and Texas. “Too many rural areas still …
Adjusting NAFTA to Help Small Beef Producers
The Trump administration is gearing up to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement and the President of the National Farmers Union sent a letter urging the administration to amend …
Nutrition Subcommittee Evaluates Technology and Modernization of SNAP
The House Agriculture Subcommittee on Nutrition held a hearing to evaluate technology and modernization in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Subcommittee Chairman Rep. Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson and members of …
Almond Matters: Hull Rot Management
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A. Corporation, hull rot is something growers usually manage during the upcoming summer months. Almond growers could see more of an …