The House Farm Bill will get another vote on June 22 after a separate vote on a conservative immigration bill. House Majority Whip Steve Scalise announced the schedule on Monday. …
What’s Next for China-U.S. Trade?
Politico says the preliminary trade agreement between China and the U.S. announced over the weekend raises more questions than it answers. No one knows how soon it comes together and …
Farmers for Free Trade Suggestions on Improving China/U.S. Trade Relations
Farmers for Free Trade call the framework of a trade agreement between the U.S. and China as a good first step toward ending tensions that have hurt American agriculture. The …
Farmers Union Wants Immediate Action on E15 Waiver
The Environmental Protection Agency’s delay in allowing year-round use of E15 gasoline threatens to harm markets for family farmers. National Farmers Union President Roger Johnson wrote a letter to EPA …
House Members Want Thailand Ban of U.S. Pork Ended
Members of the House of Representatives sent a letter to Taiwan’s Ambassador to the U.S. asking for the removal of import restrictions on American agricultural products, including pork. The bipartisan …
Organic Farmers Association Applauds Organic Checkoff Withdrawal
The Organic Farmers Association is happy the U.S. Department of Agriculture took action to terminate the rulemaking process to establish a mandatory national research and promotion program for organic. The …
Agri View: Trade War and Red Meat Exports
Everett Griner talks about the trade war and red meat exports in today’s Agri View. Everett goes on to explain what the impact this will have on the farmer and …
$2.5 Million Available to Improve Agricultural Water Efficiency in California
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California, in partnership with DOI’s Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation), is providing funds to improve the efficiency of agricultural water use in portions of six water/irrigation districts …
USDA Confirms Virulent Newcastle Disease in Backyard Exhibition Birds in California
Not a Food Safety Concern The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed the presence of virulent Newcastle disease in a small flock …
Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue: “Trump Administration Stands Behind Ag Producers”
“My message to rural America is always the same: President Trump hears you and is working to make your life better.” Trump Administration Stands Behind Ag Producers By Secretary Sonny …
The California Kitchen: Smoked Sausage Gravy
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Smoked Sausage Gravy with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 3 T butter 3 T flour …
Review Changes to the Margin Protection Program for Dairy Before June 1 Deadline
Dairy producers are encouraged to review changes to the Margin Protection Program for Dairy before the June 1 deadline. Enrollment for the program first opened in early April after the …
Rickert Ranch Irrigation
Prather Ranch is owned and managed by Jim, Mary and James Rickert. Located in Northern California, Prather Ranch is a sustainable, 30,000-acre cattle, hay and farming operation. Cattle are raised …
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 05-22-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt RamseyNovember 4, …