…Board has spent millions of dollars on staff and consultants rewriting the report. After all this time and expense, and during one of the worst droughts in California’s history, it…
Farm Bureau: River-Flow Plan Will Cause Needless Suffering
Wenger Water supplies dedicated to fish should be subject to the same efficiency standards as those affecting California farmers and homeowners, according to the California Farm Bureau Federation, which criticized…
Research Targets Olive Knot Strategies
…olive knot in California orchards. The work is being done by Dr. Jim Adaskaveg, noted researcher from the Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology at the University of California, Riverside….
Almond Board: Almond Conference Sessions
Plans are in high gear for this year’s Almond Conference. The Almond Board of California gives us an update on the conference’s educational sessions. The Almond conference will take place…
EPA Glyphosate Assessment Moved to Next Spring
…From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: National Pesticide Information Center What is glyphosate? Glyphosate is an herbicide. It is applied to the leaves of plants to…
Livestock Groups Launch Website on Antibiotic Changes
…groups include the Animal Health Institute, the National Pork Producers Council, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, and the Animal Agriculture Alliance. A news release from the Animal Health Institute says…
Countries in TPP Won’t Renegotiate Terms of the Deal
…a special session of the government. The TPP deal would cover 12 countries and roughly 40 percent of the global economy. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
NFU Reacts to Bayer-Monsanto Merger
…National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: National Farmers Union NFU Condemns Bayer/Monsanto Deal, Asks for Critical Review of Consolidation in Ag In response to today’s announcement of a…
The California Kitchen: Pineapple Honey Glazed Ham
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing pineapple honey glazed ham with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: Honey Maple Syrup 4 Lb…
Tapping Sorghum’s Genetic Potential
…for a swath of 14 States extending from Texas to South Dakota. This year’s U.S. crop is worth an estimated $1.9 billion. Breeding new varieties for growers in the United…
Western View: The Heritage of our National Parks
…Yosemite valley. In 1864, President Lincoln signed legislation that gave Yosemite and Mariposa Big Trees to the people of California, with the agreement that it would be used and preserved…
New Markets Sought for Walnut Sector
…have to be reasonable.” Dennis Balint, executive director of the California Walnut Board and CEO of the California Walnut Commission, said the state has experienced increases in crop size and…
American Agricultural Trade with Cuba
…President and General Manager – Grain Division, Bunge North America, St. Louis, MO, on behalf of North American Export Grain Association Ms. Karen Lowe, Senior Vice President & Agriculture Export…
Bayer, Monsanto Announce Agreement
…said Hugh Grant, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Monsanto. Enhanced Solutions for Growers This transaction brings together two different, but highly complementary businesses. The combined business will benefit from…