The U.S. House could take a step forward on moving farm bill talks ahead by voting to send the bill to conference. However, Politico says Thursday was the latest indicator …
Chinese Trade Surplus with U.S. Hits High Amid Tariff Concerns
The Chinese trade surplus with the U.S. hit a record number in June as its exports grew at a solid pace, something that could possibly make a trade dispute with …
McKinney to Lead Trade Mission to Southeast Asia
USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Ted McKinney will lead a trade mission to Southeast Asia July 16-19. He’ll be joined by U.S. business and state government …
NCBA Comments on “Fake Meat” Oversight”
Danielle Beck, Director of Government Affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) advocated for the USDA to oversee lab-grown fake-meat products. She spoke during a meeting hosted by the …
Arizona FB President Wants Congress to Save Ranches and Federal Lands
Arizona Farm Bureau President Stephanie Smallhouse asked Congress to streamline regulations to preserve ranching, as well as the land itself. The fifth-generation rancher appeared before the Subcommittee on Federal Lands. …
Agri View: The Versatile Potato
Everett Griner talks about the potato being the world’s most versatile vegetable in today’s Agri View. The Versatile Potato When was the last time you ate a potato? I bet …
California Achieves First Emissions Goal Early
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced that the state has achieved the first emissions goal that was established in 2006, with levels dropping below 431 million metric tons seen …
California Avocado Season Is Strong Despite Fires and Hot Temperatures
With more than half of the harvest finished, California avocado season appears to be a success in the face of fire damage in some orchards and prolonged triple-digit temperatures. Growers …
Valley Ventures Accelerator Fueling Innovation; Accepting Fall Applications
The Valley Ventures Accelerator at Fresno State is accepting applications through Aug. 1 for its third cohort to provide guidance on sales, marketing, distribution and venture capital for emerging companies in the …
The California Kitchen: Ahi Crudo
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Ahi Crudo with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 8 oz AA Sushi Grade Ahi Tuna …
Farm City Newsday Friday, 07-13-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt RamseyNovember 4, …
Celebrating National French Fry Day
Cathy Isom has us celebrating a popular and tasty fried treat made of potatoes. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Celebrating National French Fry Day Friday July 13th …
U.S. House Holds Next Move on Farm Bill
Senator Pat Roberts points out that the U.S. House has the next move on the farm bill. The Senate Agriculture Committee chairman told a group of veteran farmers this week …
EPA Reportedly Ditches Hardship Waiver Fix
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has ditched a proposal to make up for lost biofuel volumes stemming from hardship waivers as part of the Renewable Fuel Standard. The plan was …