…key U.S. crops, in 2016, according to the Crop Production 2016 Summary released today by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). U.S. corn growers produced 15.1…
River-Flow Plan Moves to Written Comment Stage
…is inadequate, D’Adamo requested additional data on the combined effects of the SED and the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. The director of government affairs for the California Cattlemen’s Association, Kirk…
California Citrus Crop Forecast Increased
Mark Hudson, of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agriculture Statistics Service in Washington, D.C., delivered the latest citrus crop forecast today. California Valencia oranges increased slightly from 8.5…
Analysis Reaffirms Ethanol’s GHG Emissions Reduction Benefits
…higher crop prices by using available land resources more efficiently, rather than expanding the amount of land brought into production. The study was partly funded by RFA. Renewable Fuels Association…
Dairy Groups Support Senate Bill
New Senate legislation to enforce the proper labeling of imitation dairy products drew an endorsement today from the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) and the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF),…
Almond Board: CASP Workshops on Bee Health
…California Almond Sustainability Program (CASP), and growers will make a hands-on orchard assessment using the new module. In addition, a review of the newly revised online CASP system, including the…
U.S. Shipping Eggs to South Korea
…eggs from any country since 1999. An additional 200 metric tons of eggs will be transported by air again next week. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
U.S. Grains Council Calls China Actions on DDGS Restricting
…says the protectionist trade restrictions by China are “based on false allegations” and do not benefit China or the United States. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
2017 Farmland Values in Limbo
…trade policy will also be of interest as changes in trade policy could impact commodity prices and influence land buying and selling decisions. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
Canada Replaces Trade Minister in Cabinet Shuffle
…said Trump’s approach to foreign policy was the reason for the unusual decision. Freeland was appointed foreign affairs minister under the cabinet shakeup. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
Confirmation Hearing Scheduled for Trump’s EPA Administrator Nominee
…“strongly endorses” the nomination of Pruitt as EPA administrator. Just last week, AFBF President Zippy Duvall called Pruitt an “ideal nominee.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Ag Secretary Last Cabinet Position to Fill for Trump
…concern within the agriculture industry, but the Trump Transition team continues to say the President-elect is looking for the best candidate. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Helping Arizona Wheat Growers Maximize Resources
By Dennis O’Brien, USDA Agriculture Research Service Maximizing yields while using as little water and fertilizer as possible is a top priority for Arizona wheat growers. Challenged by diminishing water…
The California Kitchen: BBQ Baby Back Ribs
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing BBQ baby back ribs with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 Rack of Baby Back…