…to work through the challenges with Mexico.” There is some skepticism that may be the case. A vice president with the National Trade Council doesn’t see how (Trade Rep) Lighthizer…
Ag Committee Leaders Meet to Discuss Farm Bill
…says, “We look forward to working together to get a farm bill done as quickly as possible and we’re committed to finding solutions to resolve the differences. We must keep…
Study: Farmers Will Buy Less Crop Insurance if it Costs More
…of Cornell University says, “crop insurance would likely respond fairly quickly to large cuts.” Woodard’s work was recently published in the Journal of Risk and Insurance. He says crop insurance…
Agri View: Imported Invasive Disease Problems
…farm losses from hurricanes or tornadoes that get little public attention. These weather disasters can cause other losses, or problems, for farmers that are seldom made public. For example, soybean…
The California Kitchen: Sauce Bolognese
…time Sauce Bolognese For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on Roku, Amazon Fire, Google TV and apple TV…
USDA Invests in Projects to Spur Innovation in Grazing Lands, Organic Systems and Soil Health
…in the Corn Belt. These innovations are expected to bring food, feed, and seed companies together to collaborate around multi-commodity rotations to increase soil health. See the full list of…
Almond Update: Curtis Retiring, Recounts Greatest Accomplishments
…Curtis was the first graduate student funded by ABC and his first project back in the 1970’s was on a familiar foe. He helped the Almond Board come up with…
The Western View: National Day of the Cowboy
…ranches on the American continent, and the stockmen who worked the ranches developed their own tools and equipment for the job. As the Americans made their way into Texas and…
Groups Comment on Farmer Aid Package
…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…