University of California researchers are looking to make the most out of a bad situation by looking at new research opportunities that have developed as a result of the wildfires….
Canada Expecting High-Volume Crop Season
…backlogs were an issue. The Western (Canada) Grain Elevator Association says: “We’re still talking about the new normal here; what is a very large crop in Western Canada.” The U.S….
Seeking Public Comments on HOS Regulations for Truck Drivers
…After the announcement, Executive Director of Government Affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), Allison Rivera, released the following statement: “We are grateful for FMCSA’s willingness to consider options…
Commodity Prices Have Landowners Searching for Additional Income
…with the Hunting Lease Network. The network, the company says, can help landowners improve their income and help handle leasing and insurance. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Another Poll Shows Farmer Support for Trump Fading
…some respondent’s comments were positive declaring President Trump the “best president America has ever had” while others are proclaiming him “the worst.” Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Canadians Happy with Trudeau Handling of NAFTA
…December. Four-in-ten expect the negotiations to produce a revised NAFTA that is either a fair deal or overly favorable to the United States. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News…
China Hopeful for FTA with Canada
…Canada blocked a $1.5 billion takeover of a construction firm by a Chinese company, starting a trade deterioration between the two nations. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NRCS Lending Assistance with Wildfire Recovery
…closely with other agencies such as the U.S. Forest Service, California Department of Food and Agriculture, CalFire, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The largest wildfire in California’s history,…
American Prefer Grocery Stores Over Online Ordering
…make at home, 45 percent of adults report eating out at a restaurant at least weekly and 31 percent order takeout food. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Water Works: Legislative Compromise in Works for California Water Concerns
…state legislators here to help reclaim water for our communities,” California Farm Bureau Federation President Jamie Johansson said during the recent water rally in Sacramento. “We will start that with…
Citrus Study Says Regulation Costs to Increase
Citrus Research Board Report Explains Cost Impacts on Growers New regulations are expected to cost California citrus growers an average of $701 per acre per year, or $203 million annually…
Capitol Water Rally ‘Worth Your Fight’
Congressman Jim Costa AgNet West’s Danielle Leal talks to CFBF President Jamie Johansson The water rally that took place on the steps of the Capitol Building on Monday brought growers,…
Rural Mainstreet Index Rises
…50.0. In terms of the sale of farm equipment over the next 12 months, bankers expect sales to decline by 7.8 percent. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Beck’s, Stine, Seek Further Dicamba Restrictions
…move would be a competitive blow to Monsanto, which is being absorbed by Bayer, as Monsanto sells a popular dicamba system for growers. Monsanto counters that complaints have dropped this…