…right to use those common names in foreign markets. Commonly used terms including “parmesan” and “chateau” can become problematic in certain export markets. Supporters of the bill say that the…
Heavy Criticism of House Ag Appropriations Bill to Cut USDA Funding
…U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) resources. Approximately one-third of USDA funding would be eliminated under the proposal. In a statement, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said, “the proposal is pathetic, it…
VofV: Farmers are Entrepreneurs, Citi’s Adam Bergman Talks Agtech
…of Voices of the Valley. The topic of agtech and cleantech to address issues like climate change is a global endeavor, Adam says. Countries like Israel, Brazil and the United…
Ag Groups Say Secure the Border Act Falls Short of Necessary Labor Reform
…be necessary. “H.R. 2 does nothing to help U.S. agriculture and instead throws a longstanding foe in E-Verify in our faces,” said CFFA President Ian LeMay. “Congress has long known…
The California Kitchen: Perfect Sweet Potato Hash
…Perfect Sweet Potato Hash below. The California Kitchen: Perfect Sweet Potato Hash For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on…
AgNet Weekly: Representative John Duarte on his H.R. 2 Vote
…Miller 15:12 Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues…
Best Management Practices for Managing Citrus Thrips
…in the packing house, costing our growers money. Which is why managing thrips is so important,” said Cooperative Extension Area Citrus IPM Advisor, Sandipa Gautam. COURTESY: UC IPM Cooler spring…
EIA Expects Less Electricity Demand this Summer
You may use less electricity this summer, but that’s not necessarily completely good news. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects a…
Proposition 12 Moves Forward After SCOTUS Rejects Industry Challenge
…Commerce Clause, impeding interstate commerce. In a 5 to 4 ruling, SCOTUS has affirmed California’s prohibition on the sale of certain meat products not produced according to state requirements. Industry…
Almond Update: Success with Mass Trapping of NOW Females
…thought that was an interesting idea. I knew it was more advantageous to use a product like that,” Yotsuya explained. “I think the investment has paid off and right now…
VofV: Alex Cochran Discusses the Value of Biologicals in Agriculture
…the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find out more at WGA.com. Sponsored Content…
Dairy Group Submits Plans for Updating the FMMO System
…was submitted. One suggestion is to increase the make allowances within milk pricing formulas. Another component of the proposal is requesting a return to the “higher-of” Class I mover. NMPF…
Some Food Prices Rise in April
…Index dropped 1.3 percent in April, its fifth-straight monthly decline. The FAO Dairy Price Index dropped by 1.7 percent. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasters. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s…
New Strawberry Variety UC Eclipse Outperforming Portola
…by almost 50 percent yield advantage,” said Cole. “One of the interesting things with that variety is that it also doubles up and performs well in the Fall planted segment….