…The amendment also simplifies the program administration for Farm Service Agency employees. There aren’t any guarantees the amendment stays in the finished 2018 Farm Bill. From the National Association of…
Peterson: Pelosi Didn’t Direct Farm Bill, but Ryan May Have
…leaves Congress. Peterson says, “The Speaker put this in the bill because he couldn’t get anything else done with welfare reform.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Cage-Free Housing of Hens Comes with Safety Concerns
Animal welfare experts at the University of California, Davis are researching ways to increase the safety of cage-free housing for hens. While the lack of a cage provides more space…
The California Kitchen: Medium Rare Proper Steak Technique
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing medium rare proper steak technique with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 4 Steaks Choice Quality…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 04-20-18
…by Taylor Hillman. Reports from blueberry harvest show some damage from the February freezing temperatures and the Almond Board of California is running it’s first ever advertising campaign in Germany….
Baldwin, Ernst, Introduce Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network Bill
…says “we must do more” to ensure farmers and ranchers “have access to the mental health resources and supports they need.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Japan-EU Trade Agreement Threatens U.S. Pork Exports to Japan
…and USDA says agricultural exporters from the United States will face challenges as the EU gains preferential tariffs under the agreement. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump: Not Interested in Re-joining TPP
…back” against China. As for trade with Japan, Trump said he would prefer “a bilateral deal, a deal directly with Japan.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Conaway Hopeful House Will Consider Farm Bill in May
…Stabenow says she “remains committed” to working Senate Agriculture Chairman Pat Roberts to “write a bipartisan bill” that focuses on “farmers, families, and rural communities.” From the National Association of…
California Grape Acreage Report, 2017 Summary
…USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) to conduct an annual acreage survey of California grape growers. The purpose of this survey is to provide annual grape acreage with information on…
Perdue Announces New Senior Leaders at USDA
…specialty crops. He is a past president of the National Corn Growers Association Corn Board and a member of the Illinois Corn Growers Association (ICGA), having served on the board…
The California Kitchen: Pork Carnitas
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Pork Carnitas with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 4 T Veg Oil TT S+P 1…
Developing More Tools for Precision IrrigationSponsored Content
The water situation going into summer is looking a little better after March storms. However, everyone in California knows the state could be back in a drought situation next year….
Almond Update: California Living Sells in Germany
The idea of California living is striking the right cords with German consumers. Almond Board of California’s Dariela Roffe-Rackind said they were a little surprised by the feedback they received…