…also enable producers to see potential payment scenarios for conservation early in the process. Producers interested in CSP are recommended to contact their local USDA service center or visit www.nrcs.usda.gov/GetStarted….
New Study: RIN Price Cap for E15 RVP Waiver “Deal” Would Cut Ethanol Consumption and Trounce Corn Prices
…E15 even with the assurance that they could sell the fuel throughout the year. Under the proposed compromise, therefore, compliance costs will fall dramatically, but E15 and E85 sales will…
Food Waste Prevention Week Aims to Raise Awareness About Unused Food
…Week aims to raise awareness and educate California consumers on how they can limit food waste in their homes, workplaces and communities. Some solutions might include reducing portion size, seeking…
CFBF: Requiring Workers Return to Home Country Not an Option
…real value to our society.” The California Farm Bureau believes requiring workers to “touchback” with their home country will keep workers from using the program. That issue, combined with the…
Monsanto Faces Cancer Claims in California Court
Claims that the active ingredient in Monsanto causes cancer have been evaluated by multiple agencies, including international agencies, U.S. and foreign regulators, and Monsanto, the product’s manufacturer. CBS News Dot…
Grain, Dairy Markets Worried About Trade War
…Trump hasn’t officially imposed the tariffs, the decision doesn’t have the support of his entire Cabinet and has raised eyebrows all over the world. Jeff Harrison of Combest, Sell, and…
California Strawberry Commission Website Offers Improved Grower Resources
The California Strawberry Commission website has been retooled to provide a better experience for those looking for up-to-date growing information. “We’re pretty excited about it, we relaunched our CalStrawberry.com, which…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 03-05-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. The California Farm Bureau Federation says sending agricultural workers “home” isn’t going to work for California…
USDA Helps Cotton Producers Maintain, Expand Domestic Market
…producers. The program was established under the statutory authority of the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act. To learn more about the CGCS program, visit www.fsa.usda.gov/cgcs or contact a local FSA…
Celebrating National Nutrition Month
We are celebrating good health with Cathy Isom telling you why this is the month to be on a mission with your nutrition. That’s coming up on This Land of…
WTO Worried About Trade Wars Resulting from Trump Tariffs
…saying he’s willing to work with U.S. officials to alleviate whatever their concerns are. His decision to condemn a policy move like this doesn’t happen very often, which means Azevedo…
Fresher Alternative for Vending Machines
…great information about a fresher alternative for vending machines in break rooms and cafeterias. That story ahead on This Land of Ours. Imagine a salad bar in your company break…
Trump Will Impose New Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum
…will be imposing the long-rumored steel and aluminum tariffs next week. A Zero Hedge Dot Com article says the president will impose a 25 percent tariff on steel imports and…
Agri View: Eating Healthier
…people eat. Well, it does. Of course you have to break it down by age groups. It may be better to say by generations. You know, traditionally, baby boomers, generation…