This slideshow requires JavaScript. The third annual strip-till tour was last week in the Central Valley and corn producers were shown the multiple benefits of the farming system. What is…
From California to the Midwest – Sharing Agriculture’s Story
…requires JavaScript. Another great stop was to meet South Dakota Farm Bureau President Scott VanderWal at his custom cattle-feeding operation. VanderWal also grows corn and soybeans and is a third-generation…
Stamps Celebrating Summer Harvest Season
…corn, tomatoes, cantaloupes and watermelons — with four new stamps. Vintage produce advertising, including 19th- and early 20th-century crate labels, seed packets and catalogs, inspired these stamp designs. Though not…
USDA Energy Biomass Retrieval Incentives
…the removal of dead or diseased trees from National Forest and Bureau of Land Management public lands. Orchard wastes, and agriculture residues such as corn cobs and stalks, also qualify…
American Farm Bureau, Agriculture and Industry Groups Ask Court to Ditch EPA’s Unlawful Water Rule
…Forest Owners, National Association of Home Builders, National Association of Manufacturers, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, National Corn Growers Association, National Mining Association, National Pork Producers Council and Public Lands Council….
July Fourth Cookout Costs Less This Year, Still Under $6 Per Person
…buns, pork spare ribs, deli potato salad, baked beans, corn chips, lemonade, chocolate milk, watermelon for dessert, and ketchup and mustard. A total of 88 Farm Bureau members (volunteer shoppers)…
USDA Opens Enrollment Period for Agriculture Risk Coverage
…enrolled under previously administered programs. Nationwide, 96 percent of soybean farms, 91 percent of corn farms, and 66 percent of wheat farms elected ARC. 99 percent of long grain rice…
The Western View: Saving Butterflies
…time that GMO corn was introduced, and one study indicated that GMO corn pollen could the culprit. There was an outcry but further study showed the risk was small and…
The Western View: Label for GMO Foods
…them there is a real-life benefit of GMO crops. According to the National Farm Bureau, more than 90 percent of U.S. corn, cotton and soybeans are produced using biotechnology. U.S….
The California Kitchen: Cherry Tart Crumble
…Brown Sugar 1 pinch Salt Vegetable Shortening 1 Egg Filling 2 Cup of Pitted Cherries 2 Cup Granulated Sugar 1/2 Cup Water ½ C Corn starch To get the cooking…
Vilsack: New Investments in Water Conservation, Resilience Across Drought-Stricken States
…of the Great Plains and supports nearly one-fifth of the wheat, corn, cotton and cattle produced in the United States. Through the creation of the National Drought Resilience Partnership, launched…
The Western View: Teosinte
…world. The leaves and stalk of Teosinte look like the plant that its descendants would become – it looks like a corn stalk with the typical long, pointed leaves. The…
The California Kitchen: Sweet Corn Bread
…Cup Fresh Corn 1.5 Cup Raw Cream 1.5 Cup Butter Melted 4.5 Cups Flour 4 Cups Cornmeal 1/2 Teaspoon Paprika To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen…
The California Kitchen: Bison and Corn Chili Relleno Casserole
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing California bison and corn chili relleno casserole with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 4 Pasilla/Poblano Chilis Blistered…