The American Soybean Association (ASA) responded to an article from The New York Times Saturday calling into question the pesticide use and yield data over the 20-year history of GMO…
The California Kitchen: Wild Berry Raisel Sorbet
…Cup Raspberries 1 Cup Merlot 1 Cup Water 2 Cup Raisels 1.5 Cup Sugar To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen…
American Lamb Board Appointments Announced
…James W. Percival, Xenia, Ohio, and Diane Josephy Peavey, Hailey, Idaho, representing producers; Dale Thorne, Hanover, Michigan, representing feeders; and Greg Ahart, Sacramento, California, representing first handlers. The board is…
Dicamba Dispute Leads to Farmer’s Death
…use of dicamba. Further frustrating farmers, insurance companies will not compensate farmers for losses caused by wrongful or “off-label” herbicide applications. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Egypt Streamlines Wheat Inspection Process
…lead to lower prices for the country, according to traders, because they will not need to factor in a high-risk premium. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Feed Wheat Demand Could Ease Storage Crunch
…feed wheat also will lower stocks of an oversupplied commodity, according to the report, which could lead to better price stabilization. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Opponents Filing WOTUS Lawsuit Opening Briefs
…the Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency represent agriculture and mining companies alongside a handful of state attorney generals. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
New York Times Claims GM Crops Offer No Benefit
…a technology if they don’t think it provides a major benefit,” adding that “biotech tools have clearly driven yield increases enormously.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
UC Releases New Cost Study for Growing Almonds
…series of four studies covering three different regions of California published in 2016. The other three studies on almond production include a study on almonds grown in the Sacramento Valley…
The California Kitchen: Raisel Fruit Chutney
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing raisel fruit chutney with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: T Arbosana Olive Oil 1 Clove…
New Rangeland Fire Science Plan
…Western Association of Fish Wildlife Agencies. The USGS, Bureau of Land Management, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service participated from the Department of the Interior. The Forest Service, Natural Resources…
World Wildlife Numbers Down Since 1970
…is threatening wildlife by clearing land for farms and cities, while other factors include pollution, invasive species, hunting and climate change. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Amazon Targeting Grocery Sector
…Amazon has studied the move for years and if the pilot program is successful could start opening 200 stores a year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Vilsack as Chief of Staff for Clinton Possible
…adviser Jake Sullivan are also being considered. As for whom a Clinton administration might pick for Vilsack’s current seat, Politico says the top contenders to lead USDA include California’s agriculture…