Japan is seeking to revive the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal without the United States. President Donald Trump in January removed the U.S. from the deal that was estimated to be…
Agri View: Costly Brush Fire Disasters
Everett Griner talks about brush fires costly to farmers this year in today’s Agri View. Back in late February I did the best update I could…
The California Kitchen: Roasted Parmesan Artichoke Pomodoro
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing roasted Parmesan artichoke pomodoro with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 4 Large Artichokes Cleaned 8…
Spring Picnic Market Basket
Cathy Isom tells us why that Easter shopping receipt may have seemed a little less expensive this year. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Think…
Agri View: 2018 Farm Bill Debate
Everett Griner talks about the debate beginning on the 2018 Farm Bill in today’s Agri View. Well Congress is working on the next Farm…
Reebok to Manufacture Shoes Made from Corn, Organic Cotton
…product development we’re using materials that grow and can be replenished, rather than the petroleum-based materials commonly used today. Second, when the product hits the market we know our consumers…
U.S. EPA Requires Ag Companies to Better Manage Pesticides in California’s Central Valley
…containers are adequately cleaned. Pesticide registrants and refillers (i.e., those that repackage pesticides into refillable containers) must comply with the regulations, while consumers are required to follow the label instructions…
Hog Prices Expected to Increase in 2017, Despite Challenges
…two percent. There is simply a lot of competition for the consumers’ food dollars. Secondly, the optimism for the U.S. economy that has been present in early 2017 could falter….
California Farm Groups Opposing State Gas Tax Proposal
…and gasoline tax, increased input costs cannot be passed to consumers by farmers and ranchers and as such must be absorbed with no added value.” California is the nation’s top…
Survey: Consumers Baffled by Food Labels
A recent survey shows global consumers remain baffled by food labels. Sponsored by Elanco, The Truth About Food survey gathered input from 3,300 consumers in 11 countries. Of the findings,…
NCC Conveys Farm Law Priorities
…competitive. The NCC’s testimony noted that while the world’s consumers continue to express their preference for cotton products, the tremendous increase in low-priced polyester production has created extraordinary hurdles for…
Science Confirms – You Really Should Eat Your Brassica
…popularity with chefs and consumers, and positively impact diets, according to Luo. Read more about this research in the April 2017 issue of AgResearch. For more information contact Sharon Durham,…
Report Highlights Changes in Community Supported Agriculture Business Model
…business model and how that model has changed since the 1980s. Many CSAs still use the traditional business model of a farmer or network of farmers offering consumers regular (usually…
USDA Expands Meat and Poultry Hotline Hours
…educating consumers since 1985. The toll-free telephone service assists in the prevention of foodborne illnesses by answering consumers’ questions about the safe storage, handling and preparation of meat, poultry and…