…are eager to deliver and are hoping the administration will continue to seek ways to get American products into new markets.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
California Vegetables More Than Half of U.S. Total
…experience California’s rural areas and produce. Check out the NASS Vegetables 2017 Summary for the data behind the California veggie tour. Just as the treasured garlic clove rests behind pale,…
Wenger Headlines California State Fair Award Recipients
…the California State Fair Gala benefiting the youth scholarship programs of the Friends of the California State Fair on Thursday, June 21,2018. Purchase tickets here. The Agriculturalist of the Year…
California Young Farmers and Ranchers Win Big at National Conference
The California Young Farmers and Ranchers (YF&R) program represented the state at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual Leadership Conference in Reno, Nevada that took place February 16 through 19….
No Drastic SNAP Changes Expected in Senate Farm Bill
…Committee’s subcommittee on nutrition called the idea of a Harvest Box a “bad idea that’s getting more attention than it deserves. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
No Deal After White House Biofuels Meeting
…role in the filing. Other refineries, including RFS opponent Valero, are pulling in solid profit margins in spite of the regulation. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Federal Judge Rules in Favor of Agriculture Coalition’s Request to Halt California’s ‘False and Misleading’ Prop 65 Labeling of Glyphosate
…America, Missouri Farm Bureau, National Corn Growers Association, North Dakota Grain Growers Association, South Dakota Agri-Business Association and United States Durum Growers Association. From the National Association of Wheat Growers…
Confirmation of Northey for USDA Applauded
…to hit the ground running in his new role.” ************************************* National Association of Conservation Districts: the U.S. Senate confirmed Iowa Agriculture Secretary Bill Northey through a voice vote to serve…
USDA Talks to Grocers About the “Harvest Box”
…as a distribution setup. The plan has also come under fire for stigmatizing the poor and returning U.S. social-service policies to Great Depression food handout programs. From the National Association…
Trump Says Re-entering TPP is “possible”
…TPP would substantially improve the competitiveness of U.S. business, support millions of U.S. jobs, increase exports, increase wages, and benefit consumers.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Pressure Mounting in Mexico for NAFTA Round Seven
…finishing the talks at all, let alone by the end of March, feels like it might be a long way off. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NRCS Invites Proposals for 2018 Conservation Innovation Grants
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California is now accepting proposals for its Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program. Up to $375,000 is available for one- to three-year grants. The…
Farm Groups Ask President Trump to Support Renewable Fuels Standard
…be borne on the backs of our farmers. Sincerely, Kevin Skunes, President National Corn Growers Association John Heisdorffer, President American Soybean Association Zippy Duvall, President American Farm Bureau Federation Roger…
Celebrating National Pistachio Day
…little or no rain and must have high heat. California produces about 300 million pounds of pistachios each year, accounting for 98 percent of America’s production. All pistachio shells are…