…folks can’t work together. This is not the case for the House Agriculture Committee. Today, this Committee will mark up a reform-minded farm bill that was developed with true bipartisanship….
Farm Bill Markups
…at this hour for their Farm Bill markup. During a markup, the congressmen and women have the chance to debate, amend and rewrite the proposed legislation. In the version of…
AgNeTVideo: Wireless Monitoring Technology
Mark Holler, founder of Camalie Networks, talks about his wireless monitoring system at the Napa Oakville Station Field Day. For more about the Oakville Station Field Day, click here. For…
Almond Board 2013 Election Results
…Rigg, Le Grand Cooperative Handler Member (three-year term): Mark Jansen, Sacramento Alternate:Dave Baker, Modesto Additionally, Kent Stenderup is nominated for the Cooperative Grower Alternate position vacated by Tony Ramos. Consumers…
CA Man New President of Cotton Council
…Cotton Council’s (NCC) export promotions arm and carries out programs in more than 50 countries globally under the COTTON USA trademark. Burch, who moves up from CCI first vice president,…
CAPCA Conferences Coming Up
Pest Control Advisors and others who deal with protecting plants will want to mark their calendar for an important seminar coming up. CAPCA is offering the seminar in San Bruno…
Almond Prices Expected to Climb
California Almond prices are expected to climb as worldwide demand continues to put pressure on limited supply. The president and CEO of Blue Diamond Growers, Mark Jansen says last year’s…
Raw Milk Lawsuit Filed in Fresno
…Download Audio Report Organic Pastures, located in Fresno County, is the nation’s largest raw milk dairy. Owner Mark McAfee filed a lawsuit against the US Food and Drug Administration for…
Former Ag Secretaries Speak at Meeting
…their time in the position and talked a little about the presidents they served under. They also shared insights into where the nation is headed. Pictured are NAFB President-elect Mark…
Former U. S. Sec. of Ag Speak at NAFB Conf. in Kansas City
…sometimes humorous stories about their time in that position and the Presidents they served under. In the photo are NAFB President-elect Mark Oppold at podium, and seated (l to r)…
AF36 Approved for Pistachios
…freeing up AF36 that was destined for corn growers. The pioneering work in pistachios was done by Dr. Themis Michailides, along with Dr. Mark Doster his Staff Research Associate. Both…
USDA’s MyPlate Celebrates First Anniversary
…local officials, educators, and students to highlight the first anniversary of the MyPlate food icon and announced a month of nutrition events and promotions to mark the occasion. In June…