Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley was the only member of the Senate Agriculture Committee to vote against the farm bill during Wednesday’s markup session. Grassley aired-out two concerns to the committee…
Agri View: Oklahoma Wildfire Losses
…those wildfires that swept through Oklahoma earlier this year. Just like those that swept through Montana and California last year. The damage will take years to erase. Unofficially, 350,000 acres…
Farm Bureau: Farmers Buoyed by Senate Farm Bill Vote
The following may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: Duvall “Farmers and ranchers welcome today’s markup and passage of the farm bill by the Senate Agriculture…
The California Kitchen: Osso Bucco
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Osso Bucco with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 4 Oxtails TT S+P 4 T Oil…
Bipartisan Farm Bill Passed by Senate Ag Committee
…reported out of the Committee with bipartisan support. Commonly referred to as the Farm Bill, the bipartisan 5-year legislation encompasses a broad array of agriculture, nutrition, conservation, and forestry policy….
Senate Agriculture Committee Approves Farm Bill
Enhances Dairy Safety Net The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) commended the leadership of the Senate Agriculture Committee for crafting a bipartisan Farm Bill that contains beneficial provisions for America’s…
Cauliflower Consumption Grows with Changing Diet Trends
…cauliflower consumption comes as good news for California growers, as the state is responsible for approximately 90 percent of all production. The increase in demand naturally resulted in the growth…
Senate Farm Bill Receives Stamp of Approval from CFBF
…the potential to be passed by the end of June by the Senate. The California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF) believes the bill provides some significant benefits to the state’s farmers…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 06-13-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal….
EPA Admin Says EPA Will Move on Year-Round E15
…and the EPA. Via Twitter, Pruitt said the meeting was “candid and productive.” He is scheduled to visit South Dakota Wednesday. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Ranking House Ag Member Peterson Welcomes Senate Farm Bill
House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Collin Peterson of Minnesota welcomed farm bill text released by the Senate Agriculture Committee. Peterson In a statement released prior to Wednesday’s planned markup of…
Mexico Turning to EU and Others to Replace U.S. Pork Imports
…Meanwhile EU Agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan said “if Trump does not want to do business, the EU is ready and willing.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NFU, Canada Farmers Group, Make Joint Statement Supporting Trade
National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson made a joint statement with the Canadian Federation of Agriculture supporting agricultural trade. The statement was prompted by President Trump’s lashing out against…
USDA Lowers Corn, Soybeans, Projected Ending Stocks
…season-average farm price is up $0.10 per bushel with the midpoint at $5.10, compared to the revised 2017/2018 price of $4.75. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….