In a Washington, D.C. speech Monday, an Australian trade official stressed the benefits of the U.S. rejoining the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). Australian Ambassador to the U.S. Joe Hockey addressed the …
Conaway Wants Cotton and Dairy Fix on Any Must-Pass Bill
House Agriculture Chairman Mike Conaway says Congress should attach provisions to help cotton and dairy farmers to any must-pass bill before the farm bill comes up. Speaking at the Crop …
Agri View: Meat Consumption
Everett Griner talks about meat consumption, now through 2025, in today’s Agri View. Americans eat more meat than anyone on this planet. You know why. And, you probably know records …
Conaway Warns of Crop Insurance Fight
A crop insurance fight may be on the horizon as the farm bill gets crafted. Congressman and House Agriculture Committee Chair Michael Conaway spoke about the potential at the 2018 …
New Program Aimed at Increasing Prune Consumption
The California Dried Plum Board (CDPB) aims to increase prune consumption through a new partnership with the meal kit delivery company Chef’d. The service will be delivering pre-portioned, ready-to-cook meals …
UC ANR Drought Management Tips: Alfalfa
Because periodic droughts will always be a part of life in California, the UC California Institute for Water Resources (CIWR) produced a series of videos to maintain drought awareness and planning, even …
Sacramento County Farm Bureau Scholarships Now Available
Four Scholarship Awards Offered to Sacramento County Students The Sacramento County Farm Bureau (SCFB) Foundation for Agricultural Education and Sacramento County Young Farmers & Ranchers are pleased to once again …
Few Moments Wasted as Thousands Make Memories at Cattle Industry Convention
NCBA Members Elect Officers, Begin Planning for Future Nearly 7,600 members of the cattle community enjoyed fellowship, fun, education and leadership opportunities during the 2018 Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA …
The California Kitchen: Oven Roasted Cod with Poblano Vinaigrette
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Oven Roasted Cod with Poblano Vinaigrette with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 Poblano Chilis …
Farm City Newsday Monday, 02-05-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. Water concerns are growing in California with another low-snowpack measurement and AgNet West catches up with HM.Clause’s new …
Coffee Grounds for the Garden
There is one thing most of us consume every morning that the waste is good for our garden and plants. Cathy Isom tells you why you should compost used coffee …
Ag Lending and Interest Expense Increasing for Farmers
Farm lending at commercial banks increased during the fourth quarter of last year. Demand for all types of loans, except for farm machinery and livestock, increased significantly over 2016. Operating …
CA Study Says Farm Fields Are Causing Air Pollution
A recent study by the University of California – Davis says farm fields are causing major nitrogen oxide pollution in the state. The study indicates that between 20 and 32 …
Court Grants Delay for Air Emissions Reporting Requirements
The U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C., granted the Environmental Protection Agency’s request to delay air emissions reporting requirements for farms until May first. Dairy Herd Dot Com says …