…the worst drought since the ‘30’s, driving production of many crops in the nation down, and driving up prices for those crops. That effected dairy, egg and livestock ranchers here…
California Counties Named Disaster Areas
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated six counties in California as a primary natural disaster area due to damages and losses caused by drought that began Jan. 1,…
New Water Deal With Mexico: Imperial Says No
…regulations on how to share the river water among states in times of drought, but did not set aside an allotment for Mexico. Mexico will now also surrender some of…
Corn for Fuel or Food?
…in exchange for livestock feed. Ranchers are hurting due to the shortage of corn due to drought, which is creating high feed costs. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Drought Fuels Feed vs Fuel Debate as 156 in Congress Weigh-In
This week’s debate about what to do with the drought stricken corn crop continues. Animal agriculture interests want EPA to waive the mandate for corn ethanol production, while ethanol interests…
AF36 Approved for Pistachios
…of commodities to consumers or to animals as feed. For this season there is enough material to treat at least 60,000 acres—possibly much more due to a drought in Texas,…