…of niacin, folate, fiber, vitamin E, magnesium and phosphorus. Peanuts are naturally free of trans-fats and sodium, and contain about 25% protein. Peanuts are known by many other local names…
The Western View: El Niño Winter Ahead?
…the temperature of the Pacific Ocean off the coast of south America. El Niño, and its counterpart, La Niña, are opposite phases of a pattern of change in the temperature…
Indonesia and Australia Commit to Trade Agreement
Indonesia and Australia last week concluded negotiations on the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. The partnership deepens the trade ties between the countries, benefiting a multitude of industries, including agriculture….
USDA Partners with HHS to Support Rural Communities Combating Opioid Misuse
…activities to rural America more efficiently. CES is a federal, state and local partnership. It operates out of the nation’s land-grant universities, empowering communities of all sizes to address challenges…
Dairy Trade a Sticking Point in NAFTA Negotiations with Canada
…During the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations, Canada was willing to agree to more access into the market to facilitate better dairy trade. While it would put some strain on the Canadian…
The only thing a $15.00 an hour wage has done is made everything in automation that more affordable.
Jeff Klein, Jack Klein Partnership
2018 CA Agricultural Leadership Class Selected
…Stevinson Water District, Los Banos Melissa Macfarlane, Driscoll’s Nursery, Red Bluff Adam Martinez, Driscoll’s, Watsonville Daryn Miller, Monterey Pacific Inc., Templeton Sara Neagu-Reed, California Farm Bureau Federation, Sacramento Laura Pires,…
Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge Offers Startup Funds for Entrepreneurs
The American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, today opened online applications for its 2019 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge. Entrepreneurs will compete for $145,000 in startup funds….
Tree Mortality Work Paying Off During Fires
California’s Natural Resources Conservation Service has been helping landowners who are overwhelmed by tree mortality. Their small Mariposa partnership office was recognized in 2017 for their massive workload on the…
Costa on Tariffs Hurting the San Joaquin Valley
…Ultimately, we must work together for a resolution between the United States, Canada, Mexico, and our European and Pacific Rim allies for how to most effectively deal with China and…
NRCS Partners in California Receive $1.3 Million for Conservation Innovations
…range of natural resource issues. NRCS has provided leadership in a partnership effort to help America’s private landowners and managers conserve their soil, water and other natural resources since 1935….
NACD Sends Letter to Farm Bill Conference Committee
…Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), and ensures the identity and purpose of the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) and the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) are maintained. Brent Van Dyke “We’re…
ASTA Promotes Safe Handling and Storage of Treated Seed during Harvest
…recommendations to assist those involved in the process of treating, handling, transporting, or planting treated seeds. These recommendations can be found in a number of new and redesigned communication resources….
Letter Urges Trump to Rejoin TPP
A letter from the Freedom Partners is urging the President to rejoin the Trans-Pacific Partnership, now known as the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership. Freedom Partners started in…