…wheat varieties with greater yield and help us improve global collaboration on wheat research.” Grants announced include: University of California, Davis, Calif., $1,696,000 University of California, Davis, Calif., $300,000 University…
The California Kitchen: Tortillas
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing tortilla with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4…
Wheat Growers Welcome Actions on China Trade
U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) and the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) welcome two trade dispute actions by the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) challenging Chinese government policies that distort the…
EPA Takes Action to Prevent Poisonings from Herbicide
…many agricultural and non-agricultural settings and is also used as a defoliant on crops such as cotton prior to harvest. EPA proposed similar measures last March and took public comment….
Christmas Tree Farms Face Balancing Act
…Christmas, the pickings are pretty bad.” California choose-and-cut farms are not the only ones experiencing a lower supply of larger trees. Sam Minturn, executive director of the California Christmas Tree…
Conaway: China’s Predatory Practices Harming U.S. Producers
…viability of the U.S. cotton industry. It is critically important that the U.S. government take prompt action to stop China’s assault on America’s cotton farmers. “And while China is undeniably…
Almond Board: 2016 Almond Achievement Award
…the California Almond industry through long-term service, contributions or innovations. Winners are an individual with long-standing and direct involvement with the California Almond industry, who demonstrate lasting impact on and…
Living Fence
…and its incredibly tough. Other suggestions include: Jujube, Mulberry and Hazel. Image credit: A wonderful time of year on the West Coast. Springtime flowering hedge with California lilacs (blue). Peggy2012CREATIVELENZ/Flickr…
Lower Beef Prices Good for Consumers
…and rib roast. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says November 2016 was the largest beef production month since 2010. As a result, industry experts at beef industry analyst firm CattleFax…
Western Governors Vow Climate Change Fight
…the world’s food. The governors were meeting this week as part of the Western Governors Association meeting in San Diego, California. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Canada Approves Funds for Ranchers Affected by Bovine TB
…notified Canada of the bovine TB outbreak when a cow from Alberta tested positive for bovine TB at a U.S. slaughterhouse. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
USDA Rushing to Finish Organic Livestock Welfare Rule
…DeFazio said he “supports USDA’s work” on the rule and urged the White House and USDA to finalize the rule quickly. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Foreign Trade Negotiator Says U.S. Will Restore TPP, Eventually
…U.S. cattle industry will build due to a 13 percent tariff differential in Australia’s favor in a billion-dollar market, being Japan. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
The Western View: As the Pendulum Swings
…the President’s desk could change the water picture for California Agriculture. The mere fact that it got on Obama’s desk is a sign of the times, a tick of the…