In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Homemade Hash Browns with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 C Cooked Potato 4 T…
China: U.S. Agriculture May Never Bounce Back
…for animal feeds. China is the world’s biggest importer of soybeans, which it uses to make cooking oil, biodiesel and livestock feed. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NCBA Calls R-CALF Effort an Attack on Beef Checkoff
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) alleges that R-CALF is attacking the beef checkoff. Last week, R-CALF asked for an injunction against collection of checkoff funds be expanded to 13…
Bayer Takes Market Hit from Glyphosate Ruling
…part of a lawsuit alleging glyphosate causes cancer. While Bayer says the verdict is “at odds with the weight of scientific evidence,” the ruling by a California Jury claimed glyphosate,…
Sorghum Growers Disappointed in Chlorpyrifos Ruling
…farmers.” NSP offered up similar comments to CropLife America, hoping EPA would explore all avenues of appeal following review of the order. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Tractor, Combine Sales, Posting Strong Numbers
Overall U.S. sales of tractors and combines continued to post strong numbers, led by combines and four-wheel-drive tractors, according to the July 2018 report from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers….
Agri View: Domestic Grapes Still in Demand
…not for California there would not be a grape crop. It isn’t the grapes that makes it a vital crop. It is the by-product. You know what that is? No,…
Tree Mortality Work Paying Off During Fires
California’s Natural Resources Conservation Service has been helping landowners who are overwhelmed by tree mortality. Their small Mariposa partnership office was recognized in 2017 for their massive workload on the…
Brazilian Judge Suspends Glyphosate Use
…file appeals. Herbicide manufacturers contend that Brazil’s farmers have been safely using glyphosate for more than 40 years. A Brazil-based agribusiness industry association representative says he “thinks the judge is…
Court Tells EPA to Ban Chlorpyrifos
…CropLife America expressed disappointment with the decision, and is hopeful “EPA will consider all avenues of appeal” after review of the decision. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Global Food Prices Decline
…for butter and cheese. Finally, sugar prices fell six percent, largely driven by improved production prospects in the main sugar producing countries. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm Futures Survey: Farmer Support for Trump Slipping
…Farm Futures surveyed 924 growers from July 20 to August 2. Farmers were invited by email to fill out an online questionnaire. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Agri View: Rice Outlook Looks Good
Rice fields in Central Valley California Everett Griner talks about one of the most consumed foods in the world, the 2018-19 rice crop outlook, in today’s Agri View. Rice Outlook…
FDA to Consider Organic Labeling Claims
…While the Department of Agriculture has jurisdiction over the term organic, Gottlieb says FDA oversees “general food labeling compliance and safety issues.” Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….