Everett Griner talks about how the cotton fabric is changing and losing ground to synthetics in today’s Agri View. cotton, polyester, fabric Image credit: from tradeindia.com/Pinterest/by Rajni Sharma / Fashion…
US Forest Service Actively Involved in California Wildfire Response
…response and we continue to work with cooperators, partners, communities and the American public to reduce the risk of wildfire in the nation.” Chief Tooke said. “Our commitment to our…
Capitol Hill Asking “When” will NAFTA Withdraw Notice Come
Canada and Mexico have both said they are not walking away from the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) following hard-hitting proposals by the United States. However, online source Axios…
Preparing to Evacuate During Wildfire? These Checklists Can Help
…CAL FIRE has a checklist for evacuation online at http://www.readyforwildfire.org/Evacuation-Steps. UC Agriculture and Natural Resources scientists contributed to the research behind the recommendations. A one-page checklist online at http://disastersafety.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/IBHS-Wildfire-Last-Minute-Checklist.pdf, also…
Picking the Perfect Halloween Pumpkin
It is that time of year. Time to head to the local pumpkin patch. Cathy Isom has a few tips on how to pick the perfect Halloween pumpkin. That’s coming…
Rabobank: U.S. Pork Industry Should Continue Growth
…Over the long term, the U.S. sow herd is expected to decline by 6.3 percent from 2016 to 2025. The Rabobank report says the sow reduction is necessary in order…
Almond Board: CAPCA Meeting
…that all of our messages comply with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regulations. As a Federal Marketing Order, it is important to note that…
State Board Sticks to Flow Regime on Sacramento River
…be found at www.waterboards.ca.gov/waterrights/water_issues/programs/bay_delta/docs/201710_phaseII_input.pdf. Ching Lee is an assistant editor of Ag Alert. She may be contacted at clee@cfbf.com. Permission for use is granted by the California Farm Bureau Federation….
More Than 1,000 Stations Offering E15 in the U.S.
…of Farm Broadcasting News Service. Video from-American Ethanol: Driving Performance On and Off the Track Learn more about the performance benefits of ethanol and where to find E15 at GetEthanol.com….
Quota Implementation Plan Explained at Upcoming Meetings
…a.m. The final session will be on November 7 in the Conference Dining Room of the Heritage Complex in Tulare at 10 a.m. In the proposed Federal Milk Marketing Order…
World Wildlife Fund UK: Meat Production is Killing the Planet
A study by the World Wildlife Fund UK claims the land required to feed food-producing animals is destroying the earth’s biodiversity. The World Wildlife Fund UK recently released its report,…
The Western View: Solve Fake News
solve fake news Fake news has become a real problem. Too many people get their news online, and trust without verifying, and they get bad information. Bad information leads to…
Make Your Own Hard Apple Cider
Cathy Isom has some tips about how you can make your own hard apple cider from this year’s harvest. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Make Your Own…
American Dairy Industry Wants True Free-Trade with Canada
…Federation is pushing very hard for improving the U.S.-Canada relationship when it comes to dairy, but at the same time is working hard to maintain the current dairy relationship between…