…participating universities include Colorado State, Cornell, Iowa State, Kansas State, Michigan State, New Mexico State, North Carolina State, Purdue, Texas A&M, the University of California-Davis, the University of Florida, the…
Groups on House Agriculture Committee Approving 2018 Farm Bill
…top policy concerns – a robust federal crop insurance program, ensuring the ARC-county program is a viable risk management option, and increased resources for trade promotion programs. “We urge the…
Produce Safety Program Launches Website
A new website has been launched by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) to help California farmers understand how to comply with new food safety regulations known as…
The California Kitchen: Fries Untamed
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Fries Untamed with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 Russet Potatoes 1 Qt Peanut Oil…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 04-18-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. “California agriculture is eagerly awaiting water storage proposal news at the end of this week and…
Ethanol Organizations Applaud Japan Policy Shift To Allow Use Of U.S. Ethanol
…of its existing sustainability policy, approved in 2010, in which only sugarcane-based ethanol was eligible for import and which only allowed sugarcane-based ethanol for the production of ETBE, an oxygenate…
Thune Seeks Livestock Indemnity Program Changes
South Dakota Senator John Thune has asked the Department of Agriculture to make urgent changes to the Livestock Indemnity Program to assist farmers and ranchers. In a letter to Agriculture…
Farm Leaders Visit Opioid Memorial in Show of Unity
…far too many lives.” AFBF and NFU are confronting the opioid epidemic in farming communities through their “Farm Town Strong” campaign. Addiction experts and government officials have credited the program…
Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance Announces Farm Bill Priorities
…Program (SNAP), focused on retailers that operate year-round and have more accessible hours to maximize the opportunity for healthy food purchases. The Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentives (FINI) grant program focuses…
The California Kitchen: Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1.5 C Roasted Garlic Olive Oil…
Monitoring for New Problematic Weed Species in Rice
California rice growers will need to be on the lookout for two new problematic weed species this year. One of the species is called rough barnyardgrass (Echinochloa muricata) and the…
The California Kitchen: Asparagus and Bacon Puree
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Asparagus and Bacon Puree with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 C Asparagus Puree 1…
Exxon, Chevron Ask EPA for Biofuel Blending Exemptions
Energy giants Chevron and Exxon have asked the Environmental Protection Agency for waivers from the nation’s biofuels program that have typically been reserved for small refiners in financial trouble. A…
House Members from Across the Country Praise 2018 Farm Bill
…Nutrition Assistance Program will strengthen this program by providing food and job security for all who want to achieve economic independence. The farm bill introduced in committee provides certainty and…