…Jeff Denham, Steve Knight and David Valadao. After thanking the secretary for taking the time to visit with local farmers, in a statement, Costa said, “As a third-generation family farmer,…
Costa on Tariffs Hurting the San Joaquin Valley
…bipartisan coalition message to the Administration. The coalition – led by Costa and Rep. Jeff Denham (CA-10) – called on U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to work with…
NRCS Partners in California Receive $1.3 Million for Conservation Innovations
…California’s farms and ranches,” said Jeff White, NRCS acting state conservationist in California. “The projects continue California’s commitment to soil health and its management across the landscape.” CIG grants awarded…
Federal Officials Critical of California’s Latest Water Proposal
…made visits to Don Pedro and New Melones reservoirs after a request from Rep. Jeff Denham, R-Turlock. Secretary Zinke spoke to the press about the issue of spending ratepayer money…
Celebrating National Watermelon Day
…in a desert landscape, especially since the wild melon was bitter or tasteless. Seeds and art found in tombs of Pharaohs furnish substantial evidence of the watermelon’s value. Cultivation and…
House Moves to Send Farm Bill to Conference Committee
…Westerman (AR-04) House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Conferees: 1. Ralph Abraham (LA-05) 2. Neal Dunn (FL-02) House Transportation and Infrastructure Conferees: 1. Jeff Denham (CA-10) 2. Bob Gibbs (OH-07)…
Kansas Announces Pilot Disease Traceability Program for Cattle
…develop and test a cattle disease traceability infrastructure in the state, which will hopefully be a catalyst in discussing and designing a national traceability program. Kansas Governor Jeff Colyer was…
Agri View: Oklahoma Wildfire Losses
…and the heartbreak of the Rhea Wildfire. Storm Chaser Jeff Piotrowski, capture’s mother nature’s most EXTREME moments and none more extreme than the Rhea Wildfire. At one point Jeff witness’…
Celebrating National Olive Day
…When you think of olives, you probably wouldn’t immediately classify them as a fruit. Oh, but they are. The olive is the small, bitter-tasting fruit of the olive tree. Olives…
Clover Creek Bridge Crossing
…reuse of existing materials, and avoidance of impact in the existing stream channel. Jeff Mack and his family own 168 acres of farm and grazing land north of Clover Creek,…
Nat DiBuduo Retiring After Decades of Leading AGG
…the pioneers of fully integrated pest management companies. With DiBuduo retiring at the end of June, current AGG Vice-President of Operations Jeff Bitter is set to take over as President…
2018 Leopold Conservation Award Seeks Nominees
…be affiliated amongst the other alumni who share a passion for conservation and are committed to sustainable practices in agriculture,” said Jack Thomson of C. Jeff Thomson, International, the award’s…
Trump Unveils Steel and Aluminum Tariff Plan
…and industry groups fear the retaliations will harm the U.S. export market, and the U.S. rural economy. Meanwhile, Republican Senator Jeff Flake is said to be introducing legislation to block…
Grain, Dairy Markets Worried About Trade War
…Trump hasn’t officially imposed the tariffs, the decision doesn’t have the support of his entire Cabinet and has raised eyebrows all over the world. Jeff Harrison of Combest, Sell, and…