The National Pork Producers Council in testimony delivered urged Congress to renew its commitment to funding agricultural research to help America’s farmers feed a growing world population, improve public health…
Western View: The Emperor of the United States
California is known for some pretty odd characters. It started in the early days; the crazy time of the 49’ers brought out some outrageous personalities. One of the biggest was…
Cargill Aiming for Birth to Burger Beef Audit
Cargill plans to launch new technology in tracking cattle to develop a verified sustainability standard for consumers. Called the Cargill Canadian Beef Sustainability Acceleration pilot, the effort should move the…
Agriculture Reacts to House Tax Reform Proposal
…does not include an extension of the biodiesel tax incentives. And, the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives also expressed opposition to the tax plan, as the organization says eliminating Section…
USDA Invests $2.5 Billion in Rural Electric Infrastructure
…the power grid.” The funding will support infrastructure improvements in Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Mexico,…
Tour Shows Ornamental Pumpkin Big Business
…called a ‘cookie-cutter’ approach, and more unique varieties are better suited for roadside stands. He noted that three-quarters of the California crop go to retail stores while the other quarter…
Almond Board: Leadership Program Personal Experience
…how all sectors along the almond supply chain work together to provide a safe, sustainable product. About the Almond Board of California: Almond Board of California supports growers by developing…
Another Successful California Small Farm Conference
The 2017 California Small Farm Conference was held on October 29 and 30 at the Robert Cabral Agricultural Center in Stockton. The two-day event was an opportunity for farmers’ market…
USDA Aims to Improve Food and Nutrition Education for Low-Income Communities
…Projects Sitka Tribe of Alaska, Sitka, Alaska, $69,976 Uncommon Good, Claremont, California, $400,000 Community Services Unlimited Inc., Los Angeles, California, $400,000 Project Worthmore, Aurora, Colorado, $400,000 Re:Vision International, Denver, Colorado,…
Trucking Industry Bracing for ELD Mandate
…Council has asked for an exemption based on what it calls “an incompatibility” between federal hours of operation rules and how the livestock industry actually operates. The request states: “Livestock…
Seed Company Helps Jump-start Elementary Garden
…Chin explained. “The only region in California that is doing some winter planting is the Salinas Valley, Santa Maria area and down into Arizona.” Chin and Scott holding a flat…
Wheat Growers Association President Resigns for Potential FSA Appointment
…the role as president until the 2018 Commodity Classic, when the association will hold its next officer election, in Anaheim, California. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Announces Enrollment Period for Safety Net Coverage in 2018
“Despite the heavy losses, California has a massive #cannabis industry that grows an est. 13M pounds per year. ” Courtesy of GreenState/Twitter The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that…
California President Leads 2017-18 National FFA
Students from Arizona, California, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, and Oklahoma have been elected by delegates throughout the United States to serve on the 2017-18 National FFA Officer team. President Breanna Holbert…