…whole-farm management system in the U.S., and ultimately will be used by growers worldwide, according to the company. Cloud-based, proprietary software and interfaces developed by FarmShots create high-resolution images, which…
Southern Plains Drought Becoming “Rapidly Dire”
…pastures, pond levels and streamflows. Nearly all of the Southwestern U.S., including California, meanwhile, are in some form of classified drought, along with all of Missouri and Kansas, parts of…
NAFTA Exit Would Trigger 15 cent Mexican Sugar Tariff
…of sugar to the United States per year, would lose the U.S. market because its sugar would be too high to be competitive. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
Almond Update: Biggest Changes for ILRP Program
…Almond Conference, who discussed the biggest impacts the program will have on growers. From the State Water Resources Control Board: A range of pollutants can be found in runoff from…
Secretary Perdue Confirmed as 2018 Commodity Classic Keynote Speaker
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue will speak at the upcoming Commodity Classic in Anaheim, California. Held February 27th to March first, Perdue will be the keynote speaker for Wednesday morning’s general…
U.S. Cattlemen’s Association Wants Beef Defined
The United States Cattlemen’s Association wants the Department of Agriculture to clarify the definition of beef. USCA late last week submitted a petition to USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service…
Canada: Trade Problems Expected with the U.S. Even if NAFTA is Signed
…U.S. withdrawal from the talks if the U.S. does not reach a favorable agreement. However, Canada has recently done the same. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Former Ag Trade Negotiator Says Much Work Left on NAFTA
…time, Vetter highlighted the fact that Mexico will face elections this year followed by the coming elections of the United States. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Beginning Farmer Training Program Receives State Approval
A recently developed beginning farmer training program has officially been approved by the California State Division of Apprenticeship Standards. The California Farm Academy Beginning Farm and Ranch Manager Apprenticeship Program…
Almond Matters: Almond Bloom Arrives
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, many orchards throughout California have started to experience almond bloom and it appears that it is going to be a good…
AgWell Solar Helps Growers with Energy Optimization
AgWell Solar, a division of Nuance Energy, is assisting growers to become more energy efficient with the company’s Osprey PowerPlatform. The ground-mount solar racking system is designed to be smaller…
The California Kitchen: Rocky Road
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Rocky Road with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 C Milk Chocolate 1/2 C Toasted…
McKinney Updates U.S. Grains Council on Trade Negotiations
…are evidence of the USDA’s sharp focus on trade, which is shared by the Council’s members, delegates, and staff in attendance.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
South Korea Driving Recent Surge in U.S. Beef/Pork Exports
…metric tons in 2017. Those pork exports were valued at $475 million, up 30 percent year-over-year and the second-highest on record. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….