Progress on the farm bill following the November midterm elections could be stalled even further, depending on the need for disaster relief stemming from Hurricane Michael. House Agriculture Committee ranking…
Trade Market Landscape for California Rice Remains Turbulent
…affected is a pretty major market for US medium grain rice, California in particular, and that’s Turkey,” said President and CEO of American Commodity Company Chris Crutchfield, “they have followed…
California is a National Leader in Agricultural Conservation Investment
…and ranchers in the state, whether it was to install efficient irrigation systems, work with air quality, working with forestry,” said Carlos Suarez, California State Conservationist for USDA’s Natural Resources…
Agri View: New Imported Problem for Producers
…Everett Griner… Image credits: (feature image) Engorged female H. longicornis, dorsal view, about 10 mm long/By Commonsource – Own work, CC BY 3.0, Link (bottom right) Unfed female Haemaphysalis longicornis,…
Drawbacks of Planting Fast-Growing Trees
…a variety that’s compatible with your property size and location. Some fast growing trees such as the cottonwood has weak wood because of its rapid growth. This can cause many…
Panel Calls for Congress to Pass Senate Version of the Farm Bill
…that includes work requirements for food stamp recipients. During an event this week, Food Policy Action executive director Monica Mills said, “we want to see a farm bill that is…
USDA Announces Hass Avocado Board Appointments
…to provide a framework for agricultural industries to pool resources and combine efforts to develop new markets, strengthen existing markets and conduct important research and promotion activities. AMS provides oversight,…
Trudeau Says USMCA Keeps China Trade Door Open
…a “non-market” country such as China, the others can quit in six months and form their own bilateral trade pact. However, Trudeau says the clause does not stop Canada from…
Europe’s Leading Livestock Event, Sommet de l’Elevage, Welcomes 95,000+ Professionals
…breed does not mince his words in commentating the Simmental European Championships. “The quality of the livestock was bang on target, the competition was appreciated by many and went off…
Agri View: Farm Labor Cost More Today
…to get into this country because of border restrictions. So, farm work cost more money. This is something that is not temporary either. It is here to stay. That’s Agri…
Benefits of Fall Planting of Fast-Growing Trees
Cathy Isom gives us some of the benefits of planting fast-growing trees in the Fall. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Benefits of Fall Planting of Fast-Growing Trees…
The California Kitchen: Properly Cooked Pinto Beans
…C Beef Stock 1 Onion 1 Carrot 1 Celery Stalk Properly Cooked Pinto Beans For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or…
World Food Day: Farmers Committed to Decreasing Global Hunger
The following statement regarding 2018 World Food Day can be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall. “Farm Bureau joins the world in commemorating 2018 World Food Day….
Export Exchange Next Week
…relationships by facilitating trade of U.S. corn, distiller’s dried grains with solubles, sorghum and other commodities. Registration is available online via www.exportexchange.org. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….