…only ten percent of farm loans carried an interest rate of more than six percent. In the first quarter of this year, only 21 percent of non-real estate farm loans…
Agri View: Solar Power and Farming
…farmers electric power is one of their major expenses. Now a new way to meet that need is reaching more and more farmers every month. Solar power. Generating their own…
The Western View: Moapa Valley
In the 1850’s, farmers from the United States began a massive migration, crossing the continent first to the gold fields in Colorado and California then to the rich soil and…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 05-04-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman….
Beef Industry Leaders Release National Framework for Beef Sustainability
…emissions. The Public Comment Period will end July first. To learn more about the framework or to submit comments, visit www.USRSBFramework.org. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Analyst: Labor Shortages and Volatile Feed Prices Ahead for Meat Industry
…market. As for labor, he predicts rising competition for labor and associated wage increases over the next 12 to 18 months. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Biofuels Group Files Lawsuit against EPA’s Pruitt
…and caused “economic harm” to the association’s members, and poses “a threat to the integrity of the RFS program at large.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
CBO Publishes Farm Bill Analysis
…House of Representatives is expected to consider the farm bill, titled the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018, within the next few weeks. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
The California Kitchen: Lemon Cherry Granita
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Lemon Cherry Granita with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1.5 C Maraschino Cherry Juice 1…
Farm Bureau Hails Publishing of Food Disclosure Standard
The following statement regarding the proposed National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall. “The proposed National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard, published…
Almond Update: Event Offers Water Issues Clarity
Water issues in California can be confusing and fast-approaching regulation will only complicate them more. Growers have an opportunity to get some clarity on current water matters and find out…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 05-03-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman….
Almond Matters: Crop Looks Strong Despite Challenges
…swept through most of California in early spring. However, it appears that the trees proved more resilient than initially anticipated and look to be doing well despite challenges related to…
CCM Ramping Up Political Efforts on Behalf of Citrus Growers
California Citrus Mutual (CCM) has recently been ramping up its political efforts on behalf of California citrus growers. The association has been advocating and engaging political leaders on a multitude…