…California remain opposed to the legislation. The bill would replace the current H-2A program by establishing an H-2C program, allowing 450,000 three-year visas to be issued annually for H-2C workers….
Survey Shows US Chicken Consumption Remains Strong
…1.5 percent respectively, and are at parity with those seen in 2016. The survey was commissioned by the National Chicken Council (NCC) and conducted online by ORC International June 4-7,…
Food Processing Grants Available to Help Improve Energy Efficiency
The state of California will be offering $57 million in food processing grants in an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The grant funding distributed by the new Food Production…
The California Kitchen: Fresh Pasta Food Processor
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Fresh Pasta Food Processor with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 C Flour 2 Pinch…
Agri View: Producing Tea in America?
…small crop, and, we do grow tea in America. I have been told that some is grown in California. That’s logical. I saw a short story about a farmer that…
California Water Board Central Valley Plan Bad for Farmers/Consumers
…to benefit the fish at the price of the people. The fate of thousands of California farmers and hundreds of California towns are in the hands of these 5 political…
Administration Proposes ESA Changes
…Public Lands Council, says the proposal takes a “serious and measured approach to modernizing the regulatory side” of the ESA. Lane says the changes could “provide tremendous relief to ranchers…
Almond Update: Planning Early for Dust Reduction
It’s not too early to start thinking about ways to reduce dust during almond harvest. The Almond Board of California put this video together last year to show growers some…
Water Works: Distressing News for San Joaquin River Water Users
…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…
Trade War Endangers Farmers, Farm Bureau Tells Congress
…serves as president of the South Dakota Farm Bureau, raises corn and soybeans and owns a cattle feeding operation. “Our farmers are facing a perfect storm,” VanderWal told the House…
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…
U.S. Pork Calls for Level Playing Field on Regulatory Issues
The National Pork Producers Council says pork producers now face a “regulatory land grab” by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Bearing the brunt of global trade retaliation, NPPC called…
Ranch Easement Allows Family Land to Remain Free of Development Pressures
…before. “It’s got a long history of cattle ranching and just family-oriented production,” said Casey. “I believe NRCS originally started working with Jim’s father.” After years of employing conservation techniques…