Dairy farmers in Michigan and across the nation need federal lawmakers to revise the safety net created in the 2014 Farm Bill to provide them adequate risk management protection, according …
Cauliflower at Center Plate
Cathy Isom has us craving the vegetable that’s moving from boring side dish to center plate. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Gone are the days …
Canada Offers Potential U.S. Ethanol Export Growth
With Canada seeking to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20 megatons by 2030, the U.S. ethanol industry is eager to help Canada reach the goal. The U.S. Grains Council says …
ChemChina Secures Shareholder Approval of Syngenta Takeover
State-owned ChemChina has secured its takeover of Syngenta after more than 80 percent of Syngenta shareholders approved the acquisition. The Financial Times reports 80.7 percent of shares had been tendered …
Avian Influenza Found in Mexico
The World Organization for Animal Health reports that highly contagious H7N3 avian influenza was confirmed Thursday at a farm in west-central Mexico. The virus was discovered in a flock of …
Senate Bill Would Protect Farmworkers
A bill introduced last week in the U.S. Senate would give farmworkers a path to legal status and citizenship. California Senators, Democrats Dianne Feinstein and Kamala Harris, introduced the legislation …
Agri View: Damaging Weather
Everett Griner talks about the damaging weather is not over for farmers in today’s Agri View. I just heard a local forecaster say that last winter was …
Free Trade, Relationships Key To Market Competitiveness In South Korea
Recent events in foreign policy and the ongoing conversation about the value of U.S. trade agreements have put a spotlight on South Korea as a close U.S. ally and an …
The California Kitchen: Herb and Maple Carrot Mousse
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing herb and maple carrot mousse with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 Cup of Carrots …
Federal Policies on Rural Issues Gain Attention
After a week in which the Trump administration turned its attention to policies that affect farmers and ranchers, California agricultural leaders said they’re encouraged by much of what they heard. …
Urban School Food Alliance Responds to School Nutrition Standard
As the Urban School Food Alliance (the Alliance), we represent seven of the largest school districts in the nation (New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami-Dade, Dallas, Orange County in …
Record Volume for U.S. Pork Exports in March; Beef Exports Remain Strong
U.S. pork and beef exports capped a strong first quarter with excellent March results that included a new record volume for pork, according to statistics released by USDA and compiled …
Notice of Determination of Changes to the National Poultry Improvement Plan Program Standards
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is updating the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) Program Standards. In a previous notice, the Agency proposed changes to …
Are You Ready for the Migration of Hummingbirds
Cathy Isom lets us know when we can expect the migration of hummingbirds again, and how to keep them around. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. …