…over the last five years, and combined with lower working capital, reflects a modest increase in risk across the farm sector. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Potential Deal to Change the Renewable Fuels Standard
…biofuel quotas from refiners to blenders. Refiners have now won agreement from the Renewable Fuels Association regarding shifting the point of obligation. The RFA now supports the idea in return…
The California Kitchen: Strawberry Puff Pastry
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing strawberry puff pastry with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 Sheet of Puff Pastry 1…
January Agriculture Prices Report
…milk, hogs, cotton, and hay. The Food Commodities Index, at 93.5, increased 0.4 percent from the previous month but is down 2.5 percent from January 2016. January Prices Paid Index…
FCFB: No Water Announcement Is ‘Completely Unacceptable’
…season. Over the long-term, California does receive ample precipitation, but it’s weather patterns are cyclical. Without investments in our water infrastructure, it will be economically devastating to the Valley to…
Trump Ends WOTUS, Ag Supports Move
…Western Growers President and CEO Tom Nassif: “The health of our nation’s water is of paramount importance to Western Growers and its 2,500 members who grow more than half of…
New Research Challenges 2050 Agricultural Production Needs
…targets for both food and environmental impacts to “clarify the scope of the challenges” agriculture will face in the coming decades. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Mexico Won’t Negotiate New Tariffs in NAFTA
…replace corn purchases from the United States. Trade officials from Mexico have said they expect NAFTA talks to start in June. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Poll Shows Free Trade Support is Growing
…mainly from Democrats, as 57 percent of them said free trade helped more than hurt, up from 34 percent in 2016. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Almond Matters: On The Verge of PTB Movement
In this week’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A. Corporation, trees are blooming around the state and some growers will soon start to see peach twig borer activity….
The California Kitchen: Strawberry and Basil Cream Cheese
…1 Cup Diced Strawberries 1 Vanilla Bean 1 pinch salt 2 T Sugar To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. California Kitchen For this…
Starling Named Special Assistant for Agriculture
…support the appointment. National Cotton Council: The National Cotton Council (NCC) appreciates President Donald Trump’s appointment of Ray Starling to the position of Special Assistant to the President for Agriculture,…
Citrus Showcase This Week
According to California Citrus Mutual (CCM), this year’s Citrus Showcase will include a tarping demonstration and marketing discussion along with the latest information for the industry. CCM’s Citrus Showcase March…
Citrus Tarping Started March 1
As of March 1, 2017, all citrus loads traveling throughout the state of California have to be tarped. This regulation aims to reduce the accidental transportation of the Asian citrus…