American Farm Bureau Federation: The following may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “The 2018 Farm Bill is ready for debate and amendments a mere six…
Produce Safety Program Launches Website
…vegetable and nut farmers. “It’s estimated some 20,000 California produce farms are covered under this new regulation,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “The job of bringing these farms into compliance…
The California Kitchen: Fries Untamed
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Fries Untamed with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 Russet Potatoes 1 Qt Peanut Oil…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 04-18-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. “California agriculture is eagerly awaiting water storage proposal news at the end of this week and…
National Sorghum Producers Disappointed in China Antidumping Determination
…U.S. sorghum farmers are the victim, not the cause. Further, NSP says the organization is “evaluating all legal options moving forward.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Ethanol Organizations Applaud Japan Policy Shift To Allow Use Of U.S. Ethanol
…estimated demand of 217 million gallons of ethanol used to make ETBE, or potentially 95.5 million gallons of U.S.-produced ethanol annually From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Thune Seeks Livestock Indemnity Program Changes
South Dakota Senator John Thune has asked the Department of Agriculture to make urgent changes to the Livestock Indemnity Program to assist farmers and ranchers. In a letter to Agriculture…
Ending Payment Limits Could Cause Farm Consolidation
…farm operations.” The bill, according to the coalition, would exempt most corporate farms from being limited to a single payment, and make it easier for large farms to reorganize as…
Farmers Have Other Concerns Than Farm Bill
Farmers are more concerned with trade and being burdened with over-regulation, rather than the farm bill, according to one U.S. Senator. Republican Roy Blunt of Missouri said during a Senate…
Farm Leaders Visit Opioid Memorial in Show of Unity
…epidemic that is disproportionately affecting farming communities. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall and National Farmers Union President Roger Johnson joined Anne Hazlett, Assistant to the Secretary for Rural…
Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance Announces Farm Bill Priorities
…crop organizations, has announced its 2018 farm bill priorities focusing on programs for a healthier America heading into Wednesday’s U.S. House Agriculture Committee meeting on the Farm Bill. The SCFBA…
The California Kitchen: Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1.5 C Roasted Garlic Olive Oil…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 04-17-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman….
Monitoring for New Problematic Weed Species in Rice
California rice growers will need to be on the lookout for two new problematic weed species this year. One of the species is called rough barnyardgrass (Echinochloa muricata) and the…