…government programs back to work and into independence. President Donald Trump has said when tax reform efforts are done, he wants to turn his attention to welfare reform, possibly setting…
Yara North America Highlights Conservation at Almond Conference
…the leaf, that you don’t have to take it on and off,” said Kenyon. “The other part of that that we’re working on is the fertigation software. That software is…
Celebrating National French Toast Day
…sticks that can be dipped into syrup and healthier by adding any fresh fruit for toppings. Nuts and seeds add crunch to this delicious breakfast fare, and don’t forget the…
Peterson Likes Senate Tax Bill Better Than House Version
…to their members to continue. The current House and Senate bills both eliminate the provision, known as Section 199. “Co-ops don’t pay income taxes and therefore, if this is taken…
Cranberries-Thanksgiving Superfood
…sit down for your Thanksgiving dinner, don’t forget to pass the cranberries. These little red berries have so many healthy reasons to deserve a place on your plate. They’re low…
Vibrant Purple Sweet Potatoes are a Healthful Thanksgiving Surprise
…study, which goes by the experimental code number L-14-15-P, was bred in 2014 by Don La Bonte, a plant breeder at Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge. The potato has some…
Perdue Hears Concerns of California Farmers
…worried about the fate of the North American Free Trade Agreement—a deal President Donald Trump campaigned against and has threatened to abandon. “Before NAFTA, there was virtually no dairy products…
Save on Turkey Dinner
…plan the menu carefully. If no one likes cranberry sauce, don’t bother throwing it in the shopping cart. #2 Ask guests to bring something to share. Whether it’s a side…
Bringing Persimmons into the Limelight
Persimmons are a sweet, flavorful fruit that hasn’t gotten much attention. That’s probably because many people don’t know what it is, how to eat it, or that it’s good for…
New Pesticide Regulations Begin January 1
…haven’t had one, that’s what the data shows. But DPR has chosen to ignore that, and to put an additional burden on growers in California that we just don’t feel…
Secretary Perdue Supports Better Guestworker Program
…They don’t want to be looking over their shoulder. They don’t want their employees looking over their shoulder,” he said. On a recent trip to California, Secretary Perdue met with…
Evergreen Herbs for Your Garden
…Garden There are plants that don’t mind the change of seasons and can hang tough with the best of them keeping their leaves even during the coldest of times. They’re…
Asian Trip Highlights Lack of Trade Deals with America
President Donald Trump is on a trip to Asian countries this week. Politico Dot Com says he’s likely to be looking for new trade deals, but many of the countries…
Ag Groups Ask Trump to Implement Farmer Fair Practice Rules
…growers now live below the federal poverty level. National Farmers Union President Roger Johnson says family farmers and ranchers simply don’t have any marketplace power. “Multinational and foreign corporations control…