…party ensures it has a majority on every committee. The Senate Ag Committee currently consists of 11 Republicans and nine Democrats. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
A Big Investment to Stimulate Overseas Beef Demand
…quickly on the investments with the idea to spark beef demand as producers are feeling a squeeze on their bottom lines. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Support for Oklahoma “Right to Farm” Amendment Drops
…would prevent the government from passing laws to protect smaller farmers as well as the environment, and pass animal cruelty laws. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
TPP Headed for Ratification in Japan
…products that contain them. The current Prime Minister of Japan suggested several responses to food safety concerns but hasn’t committed to any specific procedures yet. From the National Association of…
HSUS Denies Budget Problems
…do expect those numbers to rise as many Americans typically wait until the end of the year for their charitable giving. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
The California Kitchen: Sweet and Sour Raisel Chicken
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing sweet and sour raisel chicken with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 T Arbosana Olive…
CCGGA Opposes Air Resources Board Freight Facility Survey for 2017
…has been an extreme concern of the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Associations (CCGGA) as the loose term of freight facility and warehouse/distribution center could include cotton ginning operations among…
CCGGA Hosts Congressional Staff
Kristina Dunklin discussing the FSMA Rule with Wayne Gilbert. The California Cotton Ginners and Growers Associations (CCGGA) hosted Kristina Dunklin, Legislative Director for Congressman David Valadao (21st Congressional District), Jilian…
Project to Expand Green Business in California
…throughout California. To date, 3,396 California Green Business participants have saved more than $41 million through green practices. They have also prevented emissions of more than one million tons of…
Higher Dose of Vitamin D May Benefit Pregnant Women
…women. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and University of California, Davis (UC Davis) scientists have found that a higher dose of vitamin D supplement during pregnancy may reduce inflammation. Their…
Funding to Ensure Access to Needed Veterinary Services
…shortage area. Loan repayment benefits are limited to payments of the principal and interest on government and commercial educational loans received for attendance at an American Veterinary Medical Association-accredited college…
Almond Board: Spatial Mapping Data Uses
In this Almond Update, we conclude our three part series on the new almond mapping project. For the past two years, Almond Board of California (ABC), through a partnership with…
HLB Positive Finds Rise to 30
Two more trees have been confirmed HLB positive in Southern California. This brings the total number of confirmed positive trees found in California to 30. The California Department of Food…
Farmers Fleeing HSUS Ag Advisory Councils
…he threatened an HSUS staff member, adding that organization still has “around 50 farmers and ranchers” actively involved in agriculture councils. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….