…the exact number,” said Environmental Attorney with California Farm Bureau Federation Chris Scheuring. The plan comes at an inopportune time for growers already struggling with other water regulations. “At the…
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…
Agri View: Non-Dairy Milk Source
…Mostly nuts. There is Walnut Milk, Cashew Milk, Almond Milk. I haven’t seen any near me, but I have read about it. You think it would be very costly, but…
EPA 2019 RFS Proposal Missing Opportunity to Set Things Right
…should do less to cater to the whims of the oil industry in implementing the nation’s renewable fuel program, and more to create demand for ethanol, lowering prices at the…
FDA To Crackdown on Non-dairy Products Labeling
…win for the U.S. dairy industry. Gottlieb told the event: “An almond doesn’t lactate, I will confess,” referring to almond milk and the FDA standards for milk that reference products…
Fighting to Remain Competitive Despite Increasing Power Rates in California
…and California Citrus Mutual are doing what they can to fight the legislation that would have a serious impact on California agriculture. “The problem for us is, our rates are…
Nutrien to Acquire Agrible
…being utilized by growers and sustainability partners across numerous global geographies, with the U.S. representing the company’s largest commercial market. Nutrien is self-described as the world’s largest provider of crop…
Ranch Easement Allows Family Land to Remain Free of Development Pressures
…Land Easement (ALE) program provides Jim Keegan of Keegan Ranch piece of mind knowing his family’s land will stay a working ranch. “We had started to see a lot of…
The California Kitchen: Candied Nuts
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Candied Nuts with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 C Mixed Cocktail Nuts 1/2 Stick…
USDA Partners to Improve Rural Water Infrastructure
…in 35 states through the Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant program. The funds can be used to finance drinking water, storm water drainage and waste disposal systems for…
WHIP Signup Officially Open
…list of counties that received qualifying hurricane declarations and designations is available at www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/disaster-assistance-program/wildfires-and-hurricanes-indemnity-program/index. Eligibility is determined by Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees. Agricultural production losses due to conditions…
Pre-Conference Committee Farm Bill Discussions Get Heated in House
…for the first time in two months. Their working relationship burst into flames over proposed changes to the food stamp program, which Democrats say won’t happen. Peterson vowed to team…
California Achieves First Emissions Goal Early
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced that the state has achieved the first emissions goal that was established in 2006, with levels dropping below 431 million metric tons seen…
California Avocado Season Is Strong Despite Fires and Hot Temperatures
With more than half of the harvest finished, California avocado season appears to be a success in the face of fire damage in some orchards and prolonged triple-digit temperatures. Growers…