…are expected through retaliatory tariffs, including those from China on U.S. agricultural products that are set to start late next week. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
CDC Retracts Farmer Suicide Rate Findings
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention a week ago confirmed its widely cited research on farmer suicides was wrong. The research from 2016 reported that farmers have the highest…
Senate Passes Farm Bill, Next Stop: Conference
…engaged” in a farming operation in order to receive farm payments. Before passage, the Senate defeated an amended by Senator Mike Lee that farm groups, such as the National Cattlemen’s…
Senate Farm Bill Passes with Overwhelming Support
…after the House passed their version by a slim margin. “The farm bill represents a five-year agreement between farmers and the American people,” California Farm Bureau Federation President Jamie Johansson…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 06-28-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal….
Almond Update: Stressing Trees for Hull Rot Management
Navel orangeworm is a big focus this year for the almond industry during hull split. Almond Board of California’s Bob Curtis said there’s another pest to address during this time…
Women in Agribusiness Now Accepting Award Nominees
…well. Entry forms and guidelines for submissions are available online at www.womeninag.com. Nominations will be accepted through Friday, July 20th, 2018. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 06-28-18
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-ym9dq-941c00 Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal….
Perdue Signals Aid Plan Announcement Possible Around Labor Day
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue in Chicago this week says he is hopeful his aid program for farmers will be released by Labor Day and the harvest season. Perdue spoke at…
Agri View: Unusual Farm Technology
…farm technology. The cell phone. Stop and think now. Of the farmers, and the ways farmers could use a cell phone to save time and save money. As recently as…
Senate Farm Bill to Include Grassley Payment Limits
…because it did not contain his amendment. The change would “amend actively engaged in farming requirements by allowing only one person or legal entity per farming operation to be considered…
Cover Crop Efficacy Highlighted in Colusa County
…Conservation Service (NRCS) office, Daniel Unruh has been able to employ several sustainable farming tactics to help improve the health and vitality of his orchard. “He contacted us, he wanted…
The California Kitchen: Bread Pudding
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook bread pudding with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 8 Eggs 1 C Heavy Cream 1 C…
USDA Taking Comments on Product of USA Label
…higher financial value on food that is local, regional and from the United States. The public comment period closes in mid-August. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….