…markets and where China is sourcing commodities such as soybeans. However, the low price of U.S. commodities is attracting other export markets. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
The California Kitchen: Olive Oil Whipped Potato
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Olive Oil Whipped potato with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 3 C Yukon Potatoes 8…
Congress Could Press for NAFTA Vote This Year
…trade. A vote this year would be part of a busy lame-duck session that would include budget bills and the farm bill. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Invests in $650,000 in Local Watershed Project to Protect Communities and Vital Infrastructure
USDA’s Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) will invest $650,000 in a new California project that aims to develop a watershed work plan in the Lower Deer Creek Watershed in Tulare…
USMCA Deters China’s Efforts of FTA’s With Mexico, Canada
…deal with a “non-market” country such as China, the others can quit in six months and form their own bilateral trade pact. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USCMA: Turkey and Poultry Trade Changes with Canada
…additionally up to 1,000 metric tons of turkey products each year for the next 10 years than the current access and potentially more thereafter. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
Low-Dust Harvest Makes Process Enjoyable
More and more growers are looking into low-dust harvest options. JP Ranches in Ballico has incorporated low-dust machines, something owner Justine Pitts said was made more possible with the help…
Secretary Perdue Highlights the Benefits of the USMCA for California Producers
…Perdue highlighted the California dairy industry as one of the more significant benefactors of the trade agreement because of the removal of Canada’s two-tiered pricing system which gave Canadian dairy…
DTN Poll: Farmers Continue Supporting Trump
…“With their support of President Trump and his farm policies, it is possible that the Republican Party will fare well this November.” Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm Real Estate Levels Remain Near Record Highs
…farm real estate values averaged $3,140 per acre, with the leveling off in recent years coinciding with declines in farm sector income. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Most Americans Confused About GMOs
…production, despite the U.S. having the safest food supply in the world. GMO Answers conducted the survey to better understand public perceptions. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Almond Update: Post-Harvest Nutrition. Do You Need Nitrogen?
Post-harvest Nutrition is important for growers to be thinking about as harvest wraps up. Nitrogen is important for trees but the Almond Board of California’s Senior Manager of Agricultural Research…
Significant Changes to the Endangered Species Act on the Horizon
…species from extinction.” California Farm Bureau Federation President Jamie Johansson stated when testifying to the committee on behalf of the American Farm Bureau Federation. “For this to happen, we must…
Water Works: Water Year 2018 Well Below Average
In today’s Water Works, brought to you by AquiMax, as the new water year begins the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has released the annual water year recap titled…