…list of counties that received qualifying hurricane declarations and designations is available at www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/disaster-assistance-program/wildfires-and-hurricanes-indemnity-program/index. Eligibility is determined by Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees. Agricultural production losses due to conditions…
Chinese Trade Surplus with U.S. Hits High Amid Tariff Concerns
…of their business. China’s trade surplus with America is a key component of the trade dispute and it widened to a record monthly high of $28.97 billion. One analyst tells…
California Achieves First Emissions Goal Early
…to CARB the development and use of solar electricity increased by 33 percent in 2016. At the same time, natural gas use fell more than 15 percent. The biggest contributor…
Valley Ventures Accelerator Fueling Innovation; Accepting Fall Applications
…grant through the Regional Innovation Strategies i6 Challenge and Seed Fund Support Grants competition and the BlueTechValley innovation cluster funded by the California Energy Commission. For more information, visit www.valleyventures.org…
The California Kitchen: Ahi Crudo
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Ahi Crudo with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 8 oz AA Sushi Grade Ahi Tuna…
Celebrating National French Fry Day
…cut. It is believed by some that the term “French” was introduced to the potatoes when the American soldiers arrived in Belgium during World War I and consequently tasted Belgian…
USDA Increases Corn, Soybean Production Forecast
…bushels and soybeans increasing to 4.3 billion bushels. The 2018/19 U.S. corn outlook includes larger supplies, greater feed and residual use, increased exports, and lower ending stocks. Increased 2017/18 exports…
USDA Announces Japan to Accept Exports of U.S. Sheep and Goat Meat
…with international public and animal health standards. These terms will allow U.S. exports of sheep and goat meat to resume. Last year, Japan imported $169 million in sheep and goat…
Farm Bureau Supports Endangered Species Act Reforms
…The ESA, despite the good intentions it was built on, has failed in recovering endangered wildlife. Instead, it has threatened our ability to make productive use of the land. Perhaps…
Enforcement of Labeling Regulations Critical
…confusion, and a lack of U.S. compliance with international standards will continue to spread. Briczinski once again reiterated the industry’s request that FDA enforce the labeling laws already on the…
ARC-PLC Educational Tool Available for Cotton Farms
…tool, it is agreed that the results are not a guarantee of future FSA program parameters or payments. Users also acknowledge that this tool is provided with absolutely no warranty,…
The Western View: Efforts to Split California
…2014. And there’s another movement currently actively trying to split the state in two. There’s a long history of movements to split California. Since becoming a state in 1850, it’s…
U.S. Pork Calls for Level Playing Field as FDA Makes Regulatory Land Grab
…Health Protection Act. “It’s deeply disturbing to U.S. pork producers to see the FDA adopt a Luddite-like regulatory approach that threatens the global competitiveness of U.S. agriculture,” said Heimerl. “Common…
Agri View: Luxury Pickup Truck
…is now five years. It used to be three. There is no average time for the use of the pickup truck. Today it is more than a family farm or…






















