…efficiency and transparency by replacing other manual, paper-based processes tied to contracts, invoices and payments, with a more modern, digitally based approach. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Annual Soil Health Summit Event Opens to Public for First Time
…Louis, and encourages growers and agronomists to attend. Attendees will benefit from peer-to-peer networking, collaboration, and education on the latest in soil health strategies, including new data and insights from…
The Western View: A Fix for California Water Problems?
We all know water is a big problem in California. It becomes very complex – but the root of the problem is simple: most of the water in California falls…
Trump Hints at Naming Wheeler Permanent EPA Administrator
…E15 sales to year-round without Congressional approval, a move ordered by President Trump and applauded by many agriculture groups earlier this month. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Almond Update: Postharvest Time Still Important
…Board of California’s Senior Manager of Field Outreach and Education Spencer Cooper reminds growers that actions now set up how next season begins. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has the interview….
China Blames Food Scraps for ASF Outbreak
…also said it will set up a registration system for vehicles transporting live hogs, poultry and other livestock to control the spread of the disease. Source: National Association of Farm…
China-owned Smithfield Foods Eligible for U.S. Trade Relief
…still a U.S.-based company employing thousands of Americans and that its U.S. meat products are made in its nearly 50 domestic facilities. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
The California Kitchen: Vegetarian Colcannon Potatoes
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Vegetarian Colcannon Potatoes with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 4 T Garlic Olive Oil 2…
HLB Detections Nearing 1,000, Priorities Refocused
…of October 9, there have been 906 positive HLB detections in California. “The real hot spot for us right now is Orange County. We’re finding a lot of HLB positive…
Trump, China, To Talk Trade at G20
…tariffs on agricultural products “would be most welcome.” Formal talks have stalled since August as the U.S. accused China of unwilling to engage on trade issues. Source: National Association of…
Canada, Mexico, Want Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Lifted
…which had no tariffs on steel and aluminum.” Perdue says benefits of the agreement would be limited until the tariffs were removed. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
New BeeWhere Program to Provide Better Protection of Bee Hives
…and notification requirements related to bees in California. “It’s all come together with the cooperation between the California Department of Pesticide Regulation, the California Department of Food and Agriculture, CACASA,…
Japan-EU Trade Deal to Increase Market Competition
…$1.5 billion in vegetable oil and animal fat products, of which 3.2 percent, or approximately $48 million were from the United States. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NOAA Forecasts Mild Winter
…with NOAA currently pegging the chance of those conditions developing this winter between 70 and 75 percent. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. Around three-quarters of the United…