Cottonwood Tree In yesterday’s program, Cathy Isom gave us the advantages of fast-growing trees being planted. Today, Cathy discusses the drawbacks of planting fast-growing trees. That’s coming up on This…
USDA Announces Hass Avocado Board Appointments
…markets, strengthen existing markets and conduct important research and promotion activities. AMS provides oversight, paid for by industry assessments, which ensures fiscal accountability and program integrity. Source: USDA/Agricultural Marketing Service…
More Than 65,000 Expected in Indianapolis for 2018 National FFA Convention & Expo
…National FFA President Breanna Holbert, a student at California State University, Chico, said. “The convention and expo is an opportunity for members to come together and learn from one another.”…
The California Kitchen: Properly Cooked Pinto Beans
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Properly Cooked Pinto Beans with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 C Pinto Beans 3…
EQIP Funding Continues Even Without A Farm Bill in Place
As many agricultural support programs are left in limbo, EQIP funding will continue despite the lack of a farm bill in place. Through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program known as…
USDA Issues Farm Safety Net and Conservation Payments
…assistance program payments,” said Perdue. The ARC and PLC programs were authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill and make up a portion of the agricultural safety net to producers when…
Dropped Tariffs Could Mean Less USDA Trade Aid Relief
…steel and aluminum,” Perdue adds. If that happens, it could mean USDA will scale back on the second installment of its trade aid program. Perdue tells Reuters, “If the tariffs…
Livestock Groups Petition Department of Transportation for Hours of Service Flexibility
…additional relief from overly-restrictive Hours of Service requirements.” – Kevin Kester, fifth-generation California rancher and president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association “Livestock auction markets are particularly impacted by livestock…
Environmental Groups: No Farm Bill Better Than Bad Bill
…between the House and Senate versions of the farm bill, especially over the work requirements for participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. A FRAC spokeswoman says, “We are pushing…
Perdue Announces Funding for Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers
…the Socially Disadvantaged Policy Research Center with a $400,000 grant funded under this program. Since 2010, the 2501 Program has distributed more than $93 million to 398 partners. Source: USDA…
Judge May Slash Award in California Glyphosate Cancer Case
Bayer won a tentative ruling that could slash most of the $289 million dollar award in the California trial regarding claims that glyphosate in Roundup causes cancer. A California judge…
Tractor Supply Company Shows Support During National 4-H Week
…organization in the United States. The theme this year is ‘Inspire Kids to Do.’ California Tractor Supply stores continue to offer support of the 4-H program by participating in the…
UN Climate Change Report Calls for Immediate Action
…wildfires. It would also create more extreme heat events and cause heavier rainfall in North America. California is one of the leaders in addressing climate change concerns, in part due…
USDA Appoints Members to Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee
…S.C. Donn Zea, California Dried Plum Board/Prune Marketing Committee, Roseville, Calif. “This is a strong group representing a cross section of the fruit and vegetable industry,” said Perdue. “I look…