In today’s Water Works, brought to you by AquiMax, a legislative compromise might be what is required to appease the State Water Resources Control Board in its efforts to improve…
Agri View: 2018 Farm Bill Near Completion?
…new farm bill every year. It is common that it takes a year longer than a the scheduled time. Committee work is almost complete on several issues that our agriculture…
Citrus Study Says Regulation Costs to Increase
…statewide, according to a new study commissioned by the Citrus Research Board (CRB). “Compliance with environmental regulations not associated with groundwater sustainability is estimated to increase costs by $17.7 million,…
The Western View: World’s Only Corn Palace
…from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. Visit us on the web at www.citrusindustry.net. Image credit: Corn Palace-2011 – American Pride/by Leif Rogers – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, Link…
Canada May Rejoin NAFTA Talks this Week
…does not need to be included in. The U.S. and Mexico are eager to wrap up their sides of the negotiations, with both nations seeing a quick agreement as a…
Agri View: Sunflowers – a Different Crop
…unless you are in California. Sunflower seed are shipped all around the country and most of the world. They come from California. My information says that 90 percent of the…
Bayer/Monsanto Merger Clears All Hurdles
It’s taken months of divesting, negotiating, and waiting, but Bayer and Monsanto will complete their merger. An Ag Web Dot Com article notes German-based Bayer can now officially begin integrating…
Preparing Your Garden for Winter Planting
…a little prep work before the seeds go in the ground. Firstly, preparing for colder weather. If a greenhouse isn’t available, container gardens, hooped rows, and cold frames all work…
NAFTA Talks Reach One-Year Mark, Close to U.S. Mexico Agreement
…eager than ever to make a deal, setting up a scenario in which significant progress could be on the near horizon. Plus, the incremental progress, along with “good faith negotiations”…
Perdue Talks Tariffs, Water in San Joaquin Valley
…war and this one will hurt Valley communities and our families. I look forward to working with the Secretary to address these concerns.” During Perdue’s stop in Kingsburg, representatives from…
Farm Bureau: Now, More Than Ever, We Must Ditch the Rule
…completes its reconsideration of the 2015 rule and works to develop a new regulation to provide both clean water and clear rules. Today’s court ruling creates enormous regulatory uncertainty and…
USDA Forest Service Announces New Strategy for Improving Forest Conditions
…and families,” said U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue. “We commit to work more closely with the states to reduce the frequency and severity of wildfires. We commit to strengthening…
Planting for Your Winter Garden Harvest
Cathy Isom lets you know what you should think about planting now to get your garden ready for winter’s harvest. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Planting for…
Answer Upcoming NASS Survey; It Impacts Your Bottom Line
…Please complete the confidential NASS crop survey. Help make sure that farm programs are fair—because the facts are coming from real farmers, just like you. Source: National Corn Growers Association…