…“And skilled and unskilled foreign workers have been crucial to maintaining and growing the workforce and revitalizing rural communities across the United States. We need more of them, not less.”…
Ag Bankers Report Shows Increase in Lending
Agricultural lending from U.S. banks increased nearly six percent in 2017, according to a new report by the American Bankers Association. Ag lending increased $5.9 billion to $106 billion last…
The California Kitchen: Raspberry Compote
…C Sugar 1/4 C Red Wine 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…
USDA Reopens Enrollment for Improved Dairy Safety Net Tool
…site can be accessed via computer, smartphone, tablet or any other platform. USDA is mailing postcards advising dairy producers of the changes. For more information, visit www.fsa.usda.gov/dairy or contact your…
Spending Plan Approved for Agricultural Equipment
…some of the cost burdens for farmers working to comply with air quality regulations. “This money would pay up to 50 percent of the cost of ag equipment, be it…
USDA Warns Dangerous Pests are Emerging, Adds Cherry Fruit Fly to Alert List
…surveys. Finally, report any signs of invasive pests by going to www.HungryPests.com. To learn more, visit www.HungryPests.com or join the conversation on Facebook or Twitter. The website includes photos and…
The California Kitchen: Calamari
…1 T each Lemon Pepper, Cayenne,Italian 1 C Buttermilk 1C Panko For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on…
Microsoft Working to End Broadband Gap in Rural America
Microsoft is working to close the broadband gap in rural America. However, a DTN report says the company needs the help of rural residents to accomplish that task. Shelly McKinley,…
Community Bankers Announce Farm Bill Recommendations
As Congress ramps up its work on a new Farm Bill, the Independent Community Bankers of America released a white paper with its recommended principles for the new bill. ICBA…
Conaway Says Democrats Wrong to Oppose SNAP Changes
House Ag Committee Chair Mike Conaway says Democrats are not accurately portraying the changes he’s proposing to overhaul the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program(SNAP). Politico quotes Conaway as saying that Democrats…
MLB Fans Predicted to Eat More than 19 Million Hot Dogs in 2018
…19 million hot dogs and 4.6 million sausages during the 2018 Major League Baseball (MLB) season. The combined hot dog and sausage total could stretch the entire continental U.S. from…
The California Kitchen: Pistachio Pesto
…C Parmesan Cheese 7 T Garlic Olive Oil TT S+P 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,…
Almond Update: Starting Efficiency With First Water
…rain we saw in March, irrigation timing and overall plans might be thrown off a bit. For more information about ABC’s irrigation calculator or upcoming water workshops, head to Almonds.com….
Lighthizer Hopeful of New NAFTA Deal
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer told CNBC television Wednesday he is “hopeful” there will be compromise and a deal reached on the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). His comments…