…you could expect. Essentially, it said more cotton, less peanuts. No indication of corn or soybeans. A lot of both are grown in the Southeast. There is a lot of…
Under Secretary McKinney to Lead Southern China Trade Mission
…Atlanta, Ga. 12. Kizable Kandy, LLC, Clearwater, Fla. 13. Laurel Springs Farm, Marion, Va. 14. Livestock Exporters Association of the USA, Chicago, Ill. 15. Nargo Industries USA, Inc., San Ramon,…
The California Kitchen: Potato Salad
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Potato Salad with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 C Potatoes 1/2 C Mayonaise 1/4…
Cotton Producers Reminded of May 31 CGCS Deadline
Cotton producers are being reminded that sign-up for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Cotton Ginning Cost Share (CGCS) program now runs until May 31, 2018. Under the program, which…
Almond Update: Subjective Forecast Eases Damage Concerns
…more so that it’s the first clue that damage from cold bloom-time temperatures may not be as bad as some expected. Almond Board of California’s Bryce Spycher said what growers…
Celebrating National Walnut Day
…the world’s largest exporter of walnuts. Ninety-nine percent of the nation’s commercial English walnuts are produced in the Sacramento and San Joaquin valleys of California. Walnuts are loaded with vitamin…
Senate Farm Bill Markup Expected Soon
…the House have refused to support the Republican-led effort in the chamber because of changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Lawmakers Renew Call for Completing NAFTA This Week
…key issues gives Democrats an advantage to say President Trump “did not fulfill his campaign promises to dairy farmers,” and others. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Cargill Still Concerned About Likelihood of Trade War
…The hearings this week come as officials from China and the U.S. are holding meetings in Washington, D.C. to discuss trade. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Controlled Environment Ag Growing
…and the practice is costly, demand means the segment “is likely to continue growing for the next five years.” Those barriers are not stopping growers from entering the market at…
Equipment Groups Release Policy Survey Results
In April, the Equipment Dealers Association and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers surveyed their members about the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and steel and aluminum tariffs…
Nationwide Reveals Most Common Agribusiness Insurance Claims
…increased safety precautions.” Other top agribusiness claims include falls, food-related claims, animal bites, glass breakage, weather damage and fire or loss. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Growers Hear Update on Walnut Pruning Trial
The University of California Cooperative Extension recently hosted a walnut pruning trial field day at Castle Farms near Atwater. Attendees were shown some of the progress that has been made…
Almond Matters: Industry Trends and Concerns
…to optimize the tree so that it is efficient, productive, productive soon, productive long-term, and that the iron needs to fit the optimized tree,” said Slaughter. However, as growers look…