The latest water proposal from the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) is drawing criticism from several sources, including the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI). The plan calls…
California, What Are You thinking?
…other California towns that have burned in recent years. But we don’t fix the problem. California, What Are You Thinking? Some people just aren’t paying attention. They see the smoke…
Canada Happily on NAFTA Sidelines, for Now
…repeatedly shot down. Those talks will have to wait, though, with the Trump Administration focused on striking a deal with Mexico first. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Senate Approves Ag Appropriations Bill
…insufficient. The bill also increases funding for the Agricultural Marketing Service to help provide producers with marketing opportunities for U.S. agricultural products. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Drought Monitor Shows Continued Dryness
…for much of the Midwest and Northwest. Meanwhile, elsewhere in the Midwest, to the North, and east, few classified droughts are evident. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
BASF Closes Acquisition of Businesses and Assets from Bayer
…range of seed treatment products. The transactions are now completed, except for the vegetable seeds business for which closing is expected in mid-August 2018. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
Environmental Group: Food Companies are Flunking the Planet
…the environment,” and has published several reports critical of modern agriculture. The organization is a project by the Center for International Policy. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
The California Kitchen: Tempura
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Tempura with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 C All Purpose Flour S+P TT 2…
NACD Sends Letter to Farm Bill Conference Committee
The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) sent a letter to the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate members assigned to the 2018 Farm Bill conference committee. The letter outlines…
Almond Update: New Department Helps Protect Investment
The new Global Communications Department at the Almond Board of California is built to maximize the grower’s assessment dollars by dispersing research and maintaining the almond industry’s image. Department head…
Senate Names Farm Bill Conference Committee Members
…to name Heitkamp, who has a tough re-election race in a state in which agriculture is particularly important to the economy. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
U.S., China Reportedly Trying to Re-engage in Trade Talks
…said the trade tension with China are a “chronic problem,” while a trade official from China accused the U.S. of “extortion.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Poll Shows Voters Narrowly Support Aid for Farmers
…economy. 48 percent of voters polled, meanwhile, indicated support for the use of tariffs on foreign goods competing with U.S. goods. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Water Works: Maximizing Soil Moisture
…of the overall cost of production, implementing various techniques that can help reduce usage can be extremely valuable for growers. “The issues of water availability are huge and ag is…