…found, and it spreads quickly through an infected area. The disease has ravaged Florida’s citrus groves, and has been found in California. But finally there is some good news. Scientists…
Tyson: Higher Freight Costs Will Push Up Consumer Prices
…to do and ultimately, the consumer is going to pay for it at some point. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. Image credit: Taina Sohlman / Shutterstock.com…
Canada Says Serious Challenges Remain in NAFTA Talks
…as a sunset clause that would allow any of the three parties to walk away from the deal after five years. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Foreign Competitors Increasing Spending on Ag Exports
…twice what the U.S. authorizes for agricultural export development under the farm bill,” says Mark Powers, Chair of the Coalition to Promote U.S. Ag Exports. Canada and Italy have doubled…
What the Budget Bill Means for Farmers and Ranchers
The disaster assistance spending measure has been watched carefully by producers who were hit hard by natural disasters. Producers in California, Florida, Texas, and even Puerto Rico lost crops and…
Ag Committee Leaders Praise Bipartisan Budget Act
…net for cotton and dairy farmers.” He says they have more work to do on behalf of America’s farmers during the development of the 2018 farm bill. From the National…
Agri View: Feral Hog Problem Over?
…last resort. Poison. Everything else has failed. One farmer in Alabama has killed over 200 of these destructive creatures on his farm in less than a year. Total crop damage…
NCC Survey Suggests U.S. Producers to Plant 13.1 Million Acres of Cotton in 2018
…Campiche noted, “History has shown that U.S. farmers respond to relative prices when making planting decisions. During the survey period, cotton futures prices were stronger relative to competing crops. The…
2017 California Winegrape Crush Size Confirms Grape Supply Stability
The California Agricultural Statistics Service released its annual Preliminary Grape Crush Report summarizing the size and value of the 2017 California grape crush. Allied Grape Growers estimated a four million-ton…
California Federal Milk Marketing Order Delayed Again
A final decision regarding the California Federal Milk Marketing Order (FFMO) has encountered a further delay as announced by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). A decision was initially…
NRCS Specialist Returns from Retirement to Assist Wildfire Relief Efforts
Communities in northern and southern California continue their ongoing wildfire relief efforts. To facilitate the process the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) called on the expertise of Rich Casale,…
NRCS and the Rice Stewardship Partnership Helping Central Valley Irrigation
…sponsored by Ducks Unlimited in partnership with USA Rice Federation. Other local partners include the California Rice Commission, Northern California Water Association, and numerous regional water districts. The Rice Stewardship…
The California Kitchen: Spicy Salmon Tartare
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Spicy Salmon Tartare with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 T Dijon Mustard 1 T…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 02-09-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. We talk with fifth-generation Monterey County rancher and new NCBA President Kevin Kester about the associations…