…Leafy veggies, like Spinach, kale, collard greens, turnip greens and mustard green have significant amounts of magnesium. The fresher the leaves the better the nutrients. Consider Pumpkin Seeds, Cashews and…
Tariff Assistance Package to Bring Relief to Farmers Suffering from Trade Disputes
…package will use up to $12 billion on a three-pronged approach to address the negative impact of recent tariffs. “The programs we’re announcing today are a firm statement that other…
New Labor Proposal Includes Same Challenges for California Agriculture
A new labor proposal introduced in the House of Representatives recently, the AG and Legal Workforce Act (ALWA), has received mixed reactions from the agriculture industry. Many provisions in the…
Keeping Honeybees Healthy with Technology
…caring for bees and tracking their actions. The operation is called The Bee Corp. Its goal was to empower beekeepers as well as safeguard food security. After kickstarting the business,…
Republicans Introduce New Immigration Bill in House
Republicans in the House of Representatives have introduced a new immigration bill that they say will benefit agriculture. A Pro Farmer report says the Agriculture and Legal Workforce Act would…
Planting for Your Fall Harvest
…pop out of your garden. There are so many great fall fruits and veggies that do better after the summer months, so pull out the paper and a pencil and…
Navarro Discounts Trade War Impact on Ag
White House Trade Adviser Pete Navarro downplayed the impact tariffs are having on the ag economy, calling the impact of the trade war between the U.S. and China “a rounding…
Perdue: Tariffs not the Ultimate Answer
…you. It’s a little bit like a weight loss program. It’s painful when you’re going through, but we think there’s going to be better days ahead.” The comments came the…
Administration Proposes ESA Changes
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and NOAA Fisheries announced Thursday proposed revisions to the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Several proposed changes deal with procedures for listing species, recovery and…
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…
Water Works: Distressing News for San Joaquin River Water Users
…current plan. The finalized draft of the plan calls for 40 percent of unimpaired flows in the San Joaquin River and its tributaries, which would have a sizable impact on…
Egg Producers Urge Support for Commerce Language in Farm Bill
…specific language supported by egg producers, introduced by Iowa Representative Steve King, is the Protect Interstate Commerce Act. The association says the legislation prevents activist states like California from unconstitutionally…
House Moves to Send Farm Bill to Conference Committee
…to resolve the differences between the two chambers’ bills. House Agriculture Committee Chairman K. Michael Conaway (TX-11) issued the following statement on the House’s action: “Today, we move one step…
Ranch Easement Allows Family Land to Remain Free of Development Pressures
…improvements, or water development sensing. It allowed him to better manage the land and graze his cattle more sustainable,” Casey said. Casey previously served as District Conservationist in Colusa where…