…Atlanta, Ga. 12. Kizable Kandy, LLC, Clearwater, Fla. 13. Laurel Springs Farm, Marion, Va. 14. Livestock Exporters Association of the USA, Chicago, Ill. 15. Nargo Industries USA, Inc., San Ramon,…
The California Kitchen: Potato Salad
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Potato Salad with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 C Potatoes 1/2 C Mayonaise 1/4…
Almond Update: Subjective Forecast Eases Damage Concerns
…more so that it’s the first clue that damage from cold bloom-time temperatures may not be as bad as some expected. Almond Board of California’s Bryce Spycher said what growers…
Celebrating National Walnut Day
…the world’s largest exporter of walnuts. Ninety-nine percent of the nation’s commercial English walnuts are produced in the Sacramento and San Joaquin valleys of California. Walnuts are loaded with vitamin…
Senate Farm Bill Markup Expected Soon
…the House have refused to support the Republican-led effort in the chamber because of changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Lawmakers Renew Call for Completing NAFTA This Week
…key issues gives Democrats an advantage to say President Trump “did not fulfill his campaign promises to dairy farmers,” and others. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Cargill Still Concerned About Likelihood of Trade War
…The hearings this week come as officials from China and the U.S. are holding meetings in Washington, D.C. to discuss trade. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Controlled Environment Ag Growing
…high rates according to the report, partially due to the price premiums and significantly higher yields that technology, such as hydroponics, provides. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News…
Equipment Groups Release Policy Survey Results
In April, the Equipment Dealers Association and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers surveyed their members about the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and steel and aluminum tariffs…
Nationwide Reveals Most Common Agribusiness Insurance Claims
…increased safety precautions.” Other top agribusiness claims include falls, food-related claims, animal bites, glass breakage, weather damage and fire or loss. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Growers Hear Update on Walnut Pruning Trial
The University of California Cooperative Extension recently hosted a walnut pruning trial field day at Castle Farms near Atwater. Attendees were shown some of the progress that has been made…
USDA Backs Off on Organic Checkoff Program
…terminate the proceeding was “based on uncertain industry support for and unresolved issues with the proposed program.” The measure was backed by the Organic Trade Association (OTA), which would have…
Proposed Tariff Hearings Underway in Washington
…delegation from China is visiting with U.S. trade officials in Washington, D.C. in a possible effort to avoid a trade war. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump Exploring Exports Under RFS, Scaling Back Hardship Waivers, E15 Sales
…call for Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt’s resignation if he pushes changes that “permanently cut ethanol by billions of gallons.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….