…equipment manufacturers. While still in its infancy, the plant-by-plant approach is a marked change from the standard method of crop production. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Almond Matters: Ant Management in Orchards
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, ant management strategies rely on diligent monitoring and the correct identification of any ant species growers may find in their orchards….
Funding Available for Agricultural Equipment Replacement
A new program offers California farmers an opportunity to access funding assistance for agricultural equipment replacement. The purpose of the program from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) is to…
Tentative Next Steps for House Farm Bill
…of the votes needed to pass, but Scalise says there’s an effort underway to come up with something that would pass. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
What’s Next for China-U.S. Trade?
…major concessions. In the meantime, President Trump once again took to Twitter, touting the pause in tensions as a major victory. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farmers for Free Trade Suggestions on Improving China/U.S. Trade Relations
…opening new markets for American goods. They’d like the focus moved away from old agreements and to reaching new ones instead. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farmers Union Wants Immediate Action on E15 Waiver
…The letter goes on to urge Pruitt to act in an expedited manner to allow the use of E15 this summer. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
House Members Want Thailand Ban of U.S. Pork Ended
…the U.S. to remove market access for other countries that don’t provide the U.S. “equitable and reasonable access” to its market. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Organic Farmers Association Applauds Organic Checkoff Withdrawal
The Organic Farmers Association is happy the U.S. Department of Agriculture took action to terminate the rulemaking process to establish a mandatory national research and promotion program for organic. The…
$2.5 Million Available to Improve Agricultural Water Efficiency in California
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California, in partnership with DOI’s Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation), is providing funds to improve the efficiency of agricultural water use in portions…
USDA Confirms Virulent Newcastle Disease in Backyard Exhibition Birds in California
…of backyard exhibition chickens in Los Angeles County, California. It is important to note that the presence of the disease is not a food safety concern. This is the first…
Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue: “Trump Administration Stands Behind Ag Producers”
…Association, and Luan Richeng (right), of state-owned Chinese importer COFCO. Trump Administration Stands Behind Ag Producers By Secretary Sonny Perdue Omaha World-Herald May 20, 2018 … Throughout my travels, I’ve…
The California Kitchen: Smoked Sausage Gravy
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Smoked Sausage Gravy with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 3 T butter 3 T flour…
Rickert Ranch Irrigation
Prather Ranch is owned and managed by Jim, Mary and James Rickert. Located in Northern California, Prather Ranch is a sustainable, 30,000-acre cattle, hay and farming operation. Cattle are raised…