…quickly as possible.” The California Farm Bureau Federation works to protect family farms and ranches on behalf of nearly 40,000 members statewide and as part of a nationwide network of…
House Vote on Guest Worker Bill in Doubt
…take up the guest-worker program before the upcoming summer break. Sources tell Politico that Speaker of the House Paul Ryan doesn’t want to call a bill to the floor that…
Agri View: High Cost of Wildfires
…floods, and tornadoes, wildfires generally hit farmers and foresters harder than it does urban dwellers. Look at what occured in Oklahoma back in April. It cost cattle ranchers over 26…
Tariff Assistance Package to Bring Relief to Farmers Suffering from Trade Disputes
…Economist Robert Johansson. The food purchase and distribution program will involve the purchasing of surplus agricultural commodities to be distributed through nutritional programs and food banks. Johansson explained the commodities…
New Labor Proposal Includes Same Challenges for California Agriculture
…and legal workers.” A particular component of ALWA receiving a significant amount of resistance is the touchback mandate, which requires visa holders to leave the U.S. for a duration of…
Celebrating National Tequila Day
…margarita or any number of mixed beverages. Tequila does have some health benefits. Studies have shown that a component in tequila helps break down dietary fat, which can lower the…
The California Kitchen: Fresh Pasta Food Processor
…Kosher Salt 2 .5 T Olive Oil 2 T Water 1 Egg Fresh Pasta Food Processor For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show:…
Navarro Discounts Trade War Impact on Ag
…million in state exports. “There’s no rounding error,” Ernst says. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. Image credit: By WHITE HOUSE – https://www.instagram.com/p/BPnj_gdDva0 /https://www.facebook.com/DonaldTrump/photos/a.488852220724.393301.153080620724/10158530752015725/?type=3&theater, Public Domain, Link…
Report Says Meat, Dairy to Become World’s Biggest Polluters
…Agriculture and Trade Policy says meat and dairy could soon produce more greenhouse gasses than oil giants Exxon, Shell, and BP. Zero Hedge Dot Com lists those five ag companies…
Turkey Industry Reviewing Salmonella Controls Amid Outbreak
…about the investigation can be found on the CDC’s website at https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/outbreaks.html. Consumers looking for safe food handling information can visit www.eatturkey.com, Fight Bac! or USDA’s Meat & Poultry Hotline….
California Water Board Central Valley Plan Bad for Farmers/Consumers
…their plan is bad enough. It will take water from communities in the south as well as hundreds of central California farms. But there are more phases to come, all…
Nutritional Value of Potato Skins
…think twice before tossing them in the trash. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Nutritional Value of Potato Skins When it comes to the skin of potatoes, the…
Roberts Honored with International Trade Award
Roberts For his work to fight for open markets for American agriculture, Senator Pat Roberts of Kansas was presented the Congressional Leadership Award by the Washington International Trade Association. Presented…
Farm Bureau Welcomes ESA Regulatory Revisions
…to the Endangered Species Act. We look forward to reviewing the proposals in greater detail with our members and providing constructive comments to the docket. On their face, the revisions…