…farm bill. Programs needing baseline budget funding in the next farm bill include those under commodity, conservation, nutrition, rural development, research and energy, among others. From the National Association of…
Tennessee HPAI Not Linked to China HPAI
…temporarily blocked poultry imports from Lincoln County, Tennessee, and the site of a low pathogenic avian influenza outbreak, Barron County, Wisconsin. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
National Milk Producers Make Farm Bill Recommendations
…the Livestock Gross Margin program and allowing producers to use both the Margin Protection Program and Livestock Gross Margin program simultaneously. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasters news service….
The California Kitchen: Crispy Brussels Sprouts With a Chili & Honey Aioli
…cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. California Kitchen For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it…
Farmers Volunteer to Monitor Levees
…the levee system within their jurisdiction—and they are as diverse as the state’s agriculture, said John Paasch, chief of the flood operations branch for the California Department of Water Resources….
Application Period for Water Storage Projects
Water Storage Investment Program Regulations Approved by California Office of Administrative Law The California Water Commission (Commission) announced today that starting March 14, 2017, proponents of new water storage projects…
Harvest Update, ACP and Marketing at Citrus Showcase
At this year’s Citrus Showcase, California Citrus Mutual (CCM) President Joel Nelson talked to AgNet West about how the rains are affecting the season. Big crowds gathered at the showcase…
Protect Your Poultry from Avian Influenza
…an avian influenza outbreak in your area, sign up on the California Poultry Census page: http://ucanr.edu/sites/poultry/California_Poultry_Census. Owners of backyard chickens who observe illness or increased mortality among their birds should…
Branstad, Grassley, say no Backroom Ethanol Deal in The Works
…RFS. However, earlier in the week, the White House did confirm it was reviewing the proposal, but has no position on the issue. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasters….
Large Family Farms Continue to Dominate U.S. Agricultural Production
…only 2.9 percent of U.S. farms but contributed 42 percent of total production. Nonfamily farms accounted for only 11 percent of agricultural production. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasters….
National Farmers Union Cautions Against Health Care Changes
…was unveiled Monday night. NFU President Roger Johnson spoke on health care during the NFU annual convention in San Diego, California, this week. Johnson says that during his time as…
Ag Economy Barometer Retracts from January High
…the fall and winter of 2015-2016, as evidenced by the Index of Future Expectations remaining 48 points higher than during the base period. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasters….
The California Kitchen: Parmesan Scalloped Brussels Sprouts
…the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. California Kitchen For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream…
Citrus Tarping Regulation Delayed
A new tarping regulation for citrus loads has been put on hold by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). Ag leaders say the industry should still make plans…