…the elected and appointed commissioners, secretaries and directors of the departments of agriculture in all fifty states and four U.S. territories. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
House Ag Democrat: No Farm Bill Better than Bad Farm Bill
…is expected to need Democratic votes to pass the farm bill this year because conservative Republicans are unlikely to support it. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Agri View: California Farming a Different Business
Everett Griner talks about California farming being a different business in today’s Agri View. You know the picture of farming in California is rather a confusing one. One agri-official put…
CFBF Advocates for Reasonable Regulation
The California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF) supports a program of reasonable regulation the legislative deadline approaches. While appreciating the importance of safety and health in agricultural production, CFBF advocates for…
Elderberry Project Evaluates Viability of California Production
An elderberry project is underway to study farm management practices and market potential for elderberry products in California. The project was launched by the UC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education…
The California Kitchen: Almond Raisel Bark
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Almond Raisel Bark with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 C Pistachios ½ C Raisels…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 01-30-18
…the news on the morning before the President’s first state of the union address and biostimulants get the floor at the American Seed Trade Association’s Vegetable and Flower Seed Convention….
The Super Bowl Party and the Avocado
…the number of loads coming is reportedly surpassing last year’s numbers. According to the California Avocado Commission, 139.4 million pounds of avocados will be eaten on Super Bowl Sunday this…
Secretary Perdue to Speak at World Meat Conference This Summer
…This is the first time in the history of the more than 20-year-old event that it will be held in the United States. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
EPA Sends WOTUS Delay Rule to White House
…Pruitt said the EPA will bring more certainty in water regulation for farmers and ranchers through a repeal and replacement effort. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump Says U.S. Open to TPP, If Better Deal Negotiated
…ago from the original agreement. Further, there is currently little expectation that the U.S. would move to rejoin the TPP agreement. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NAFTA Talks to Continue, Optimism Increasing
…effort. Two more rounds are scheduled, one in Mexico next month, and a hopeful final round in Washington, D.C. in March. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Census of Agriculture – Deadline Coming Fast
The 2017 Census of Agriculture is underway in California and across the country, but the deadline for response–February 5, 2018–is closing fast. The USDA mailed questionnaires to over 3 million…
Register for Rice Technical Working Group Conference
The University of California is hosting the 37th Rice Technical Working Group Conference, February 19 through February 22 in Long Beach. The event will feature several committee meetings on various…