…using food-industry wastes to grow microorganisms that produce the lipid precursors of biodiesel. The full list of grantees is as follows: University of California, San Diego, California, $100,000 Connecticut State…
Organic Herbs & Female Empowerment: A NRCS Success Story
…soft spot for farming, despite pursuing a career as a locksmith for the California State Penal System. Myrna P. Arambula pictured on her farm by Jose Luis Herrera Wanting more…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 03-12-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. California Citrus Mutual says there is a warped definition of “public benefit” coming out of Sacramento…
Latest RFS Bill Ignores Ethanol Benefits and Science
…National Corn Growers Association says the bill seeks to kill what has been the most successful renewable energy program America has ever had. An NCGA news release says, “This bill…
Business, Farm, Union Groups React to Trump’s Tariffs
…that these tariffs will cause retaliation “that comes straight out of the pockets of American farmers.” American Soybean Association President John Heisdorffer says, “These tariffs are a disastrous course of…
Mexico, Canada Don’t Want Tariff Exemptions Tied to NAFTA
…the deal on NAFTA, this will figure into whether or not there are tariffs on Canada and Mexico,” says the president. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Cap on Conventional Ethanol RINs Will Reduce Biodiesel Market
…roughly 64,000 jobs across the United States. The National Biodiesel Board is the U.S. trade association representing the biodiesel and renewable diesel industries, including producers, feedstock suppliers and fuel distributors….
USDA Trims Red Meat Production Numbers
…and Pig Report on March 29 will give a clearer picture of farrowing intentions over the next two quarters of 2018. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
The California Kitchen: Asparagus and Potato Chowder
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Asparagus and Potato Chowder with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 C Asparagus 1 C…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 03-09-18
…said they are listening to California concerns about immigration reform. We also catch up with California Citrus Mutual at their Citrus Showcase and talk about several issues affecting the industry….
USDA Report Indicates Increased Corn Demand
…at 1.034 billion bushels. The average wheat price for the 2017-18 crop was bumped up 5 cents to $4.65 a bushel. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Roberts: Senate Farm Bill Work Scheduled Next Month
…could be negated by the tariffs and a trade war, further harming U.S. farmers and ranchers at an already critical time. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
TPP Leaves U.S. Behind
…of the world’s largest trade agreements. The trade agreement would have been worth roughly $4 billion a year for U.S. agriculture. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Canada Staying Calm and Constructive Amidst Trade Talks
…if warranted. Another trade official from Canada says “it’s pointless” to talk publicly about retaliation measures “until you have to act.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….