In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Quick Pickled Radish with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 C Radish Sliced Thin .5…
USDA Supports Specialty Crop Industry with Multi-State Initiatives
…projects announced today include: California Department of Food and Agriculture will partner with: The University of California’s Western Institute for Food Safety & Security and Oregon State University for a…
Celebrating National Raisin Day
…protein, have antioxidants, are low in sodium and contain no cholesterol. California produces the majority of the world’s raisin supply. Interestingly enough, April 30 is both National Oatmeal Cookie Day…
Syngenta Says European Decision Takes Ag In The Wrong Direction
…conservative and so far removed from the reality of modern agriculture that it would ban most, if not all, agricultural chemicals. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
American Veterinary Association Pleased With House Farm Bill
The American Veterinary Medical Association is pleased with the animal health priorities in the House version of the 2018 Farm Bill. Among the highlights, the AVMA is pleased with the…
EPA Chief Faces Tough Questions
…very clear: I have nothing to hide as it relates to how I’ve run the agency for the past 16 months.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
EPA Waivers Lower Ethanol Production Six Percent
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted Renewable Fuels Standard waivers to dozens of refineries over the last couple of years. The Renewable Fuels Association analyzed the EPA’s own compliance…
Agri View: Tough Times for Cotton Producers
Everett Griner talks about the tough times cotton producers have had in today’s Agri View. Everett looks at what needs to change and what is in the future for cotton…
Secondary Impacts of Chinese Tariffs on Apples
…tariff rates. “What we’re concerned about is the indirect impact the tariffs are going to have on the California apple growers,” said Executive Director of the California Apple Commission Alex…
RFA to CARB: Ethanol Plays a Key Role in LCFS Success Story
…if certain regulatory actions are taken to allow greater market access, the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) said in comments submitted this week to the California Air Resources Board (CARB). The…
Farmers’ Share of the Food Dollar at a Record Low
…dollar consumed at home and the food at home dollar, the farmers’ share of the food dollar is at record-low levels. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Ag Groups Applaud Precision Ag Connectivity Act
ASA President John Heisdorffer says his group welcomes the Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act of 2018. “This legislation understands the unique needs of growers across rural America,” Heisdorffer says. “We urge…
Former Senators Ask Congress to Investigate EPA/RFS Waivers
…profitable petroleum giants undermines the law and destroys demand for homegrown biofuels,” says Kurt Kovarik, NBB’s vice president of federal affairs From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
EPA Chief Faces Scrutiny on Capitol Hill
…passing during his opening statement. He did acknowledge there’s been “a learning curve” and that “facts are facts, fiction is fiction.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….