…comments would be a “nonstarter” to the leadership of the Senate Agriculture Committee, whose chairman said they would like to know why he said that. It does not, however, appear…
Delay of Decision to Impose U.S. Ethanol Import Tariff
The Executive Management Committee of CAMEX, Brazil’s Chamber of Foreign Trade, announced Tuesday a 30-day delay of a decision on a pending proposal to impose a 20 percent tariff on…
Secretary Perdue Partners with FFA to Support Next Generation of Leaders in Agriculture
…of Agriculture (USDA) will partner with National FFA to support youth, and prepare the workforce of tomorrow for unique careers in agriculture. Following their remarks, Secretary Perdue and CEO of…
Improvements to Margin Protection Program Advance
The Senate Appropriations Committee recently approved its fiscal year agricultural appropriations bill, adjusting the Margin Protection Program to make it more affordable for smaller dairy operations. If the changes to…
Tropical Fruit Contest ‘Share Mango Love’
…so many cool mango facts and recipes. You guys should definitely check it out at www.mango.org! The recipe is here: http://www.cookwithamber.com/mango-10… Enjoy! – Amber (Image courtesy of National Mango Board)…
Crop Insurance Comments Could Jeopardize Clovis Nomination
Comments made by Senate Agriculture Committee leaders suggest that Sam Clovis’s position on crop insurance could jeopardize his nomination for a top post at the Department of Agriculture. Senate Agriculture…
Readout on Principals Meeting on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity Task Force
…wide-ranging dialogue, discussing – among other issues – access to broadband, community infrastructure, community mental and physical health, workforce training and veterans’ employment, agricultural research, regulatory reform, improved access to…
Add Sizzle to Your Skillet
Cathy Isom tells you about the perennial plant that can help you add a little sizzle to your menu. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Add Sizzle to…
Farm Groups Support Clovis Nomination
…Committee ranking member Patrick Leahy, and Senator Chris Coons, all Democrats, have questioned the nomination because Clovis does not have a scientific background. However, more than 20 agriculture groups signed…
How to Attract Hummingbirds
Now Cathy Isom looks at how to attract hummingbirds to your backyard or garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. How to Attract Hummingbirds There are many reasons…
Agri View: Winter Storm Losses
…realistic terms for you to understand. Say you make so much money per month. You work 12 months. You add up your total salary for the year. Not bad! But…
Almond Board: Reducing Harvest Dust
…content that does not exceed 12%, or a kernel moisture content that does not exceed 6%, which can take anywhere from a few days up to two weeks. A harvest…
Sacramento County Farm Bureau Celebrates Centennial
…after one full century of maintaining fiscal responsibility in California. The award serves as recognition of the work several generations of farming families have contributed to Sacramento County agriculture. The…
Mexican Ambassador Addresses Corn Farmers
…Gutiérrez. “The challenge is that none of us should stay in our comfort zone. If we want to achieve a win-win trade modernization, we must keep active. There is no…