Research has been conducted evaluating the efficacy of a new vole management tool that could potentially become available for growers. The experiments have demonstrated positive results protecting trees and vines…
Farm Groups Want Farm Bill to Address Farmer Suicides
…to provide grants to extension services and nonprofit organizations that offer stress assistance programs. However, the network has never received funding from Congress. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
NAFTA Talks Progressing
…talks continue this week. However, there still appears to be little movement on dairy trade issues between the U.S. and Canada, thus far. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
USDA to Immediately Assist Producers for Qualifying Livestock, Honeybee and Farm-raised Fish Program Losses
…Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, through the South, the Southwest, California and the Great Plains, American agriculture was devastated by natural disasters in 2017,” said Bill Northey, Under Secretary…
The California Kitchen: Squash Noodles
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Squash Noodles with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 Squash Julienned 2 T Butter/Olive Oil…
Trump Acknowledges Ag Pain Due to Tariff Talk
…world, including China. The Chinese commerce ministry says it doesn’t want a trade war “but we aren’t afraid of fighting one.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Mexico Not Ruling Out Quick NAFTA Result
…told Reuters the U.S. has shown some flexibility in the rules-of-origin discussions, and the three countries are now looking at alternatives. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
The U.S. Calls For Additional $100 Billion In New Tariffs on Chinese Goods
…take effect right away. Trade Adviser Robert Kudlow and other officials spent multiple days trying to quiet fears of a possible trade war with China. From the National Association of…
Agri View: Peanuts vs. Cotton
…be king over cotton. Peanuts. A major crop in the Southern states. A farm product used and enjoyed throughout the world. But, it didn’t start out that way. In the…
The California Kitchen: Fresh Corn Tortillas
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Fresh Corn Tortillas with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: .5 C Cornmeal .5 C Flour…
2018 Leopold Conservation Award Seeks Nominees
The Sand County Foundation, the California Farm Bureau Federation and Sustainable Conservation are accepting applications for the $10,000 California Leopold Conservation Award. The award publicly honors California farmers, ranchers, foresters…
California Dairies Becoming Increasingly Energy Efficient
As California continues to implement regulations aimed at lowering emissions and conserving energy, the state’s dairy industry is becoming increasingly energy efficient. Proactive approaches from dairy farm families in their…
Federal Bill Aims to Prevent Local Regulation of Agriculture
…product is sold in other states. A national coalition of more than 100 agricultural groups including the California Dairy Campaign and the California Farmers Union argues that the bill would…
World Food Prices Rise 1.1 Percent in March
…on early forecasts. The agency predicts wheat output of nearly 750 million tons this year, one percent lower than in 2017. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….