…California remain opposed to the legislation. The bill would replace the current H-2A program by establishing an H-2C program, allowing 450,000 three-year visas to be issued annually for H-2C workers….
Farm Bill in Senate’s Court
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer are expected to appoint their members of the farm bill conference committee this week. Politico says the upper chamber will…
Food Processing Grants Available to Help Improve Energy Efficiency
The state of California will be offering $57 million in food processing grants in an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The grant funding distributed by the new Food Production…
The California Kitchen: Fresh Pasta Food Processor
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Fresh Pasta Food Processor with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 C Flour 2 Pinch…
Navarro Discounts Trade War Impact on Ag
…The administration is preparing to impose tariffs on another $200 million worth of Chinese imports. The Commerce Department is studying whether imported automobiles and parts threaten U.S. national security and…
Agri View: Producing Tea in America?
…small crop, and, we do grow tea in America. I have been told that some is grown in California. That’s logical. I saw a short story about a farmer that…
California Water Board Central Valley Plan Bad for Farmers/Consumers
…to benefit the fish at the price of the people. The fate of thousands of California farmers and hundreds of California towns are in the hands of these 5 political…
Almond Update: Planning Early for Dust Reduction
It’s not too early to start thinking about ways to reduce dust during almond harvest. The Almond Board of California put this video together last year to show growers some…
Water Works: Distressing News for San Joaquin River Water Users
…the exact number,” said Environmental Attorney with California Farm Bureau Federation Chris Scheuring. The plan comes at an inopportune time for growers already struggling with other water regulations. “At the…
Egg Producers Urge Support for Commerce Language in Farm Bill
…specific language supported by egg producers, introduced by Iowa Representative Steve King, is the Protect Interstate Commerce Act. The association says the legislation prevents activist states like California from unconstitutionally…
House Moves to Send Farm Bill to Conference Committee
…to resolve the differences between the two chambers’ bills. House Agriculture Committee Chairman K. Michael Conaway (TX-11) issued the following statement on the House’s action: “Today, we move one step…
Fighting to Remain Competitive Despite Increasing Power Rates in California
…and California Citrus Mutual are doing what they can to fight the legislation that would have a serious impact on California agriculture. “The problem for us is, our rates are…
The California Kitchen: Candied Nuts
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Candied Nuts with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 C Mixed Cocktail Nuts 1/2 Stick…
California Achieves First Emissions Goal Early
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced that the state has achieved the first emissions goal that was established in 2006, with levels dropping below 431 million metric tons seen…