The American Farm Bureau Federation, the Texas Farm Bureau and other members of a broad industry and agricultural coalition have asked a federal district court in Texas to issue a…
USDA February WASDE Report
…$3.30 per bushel, up five cents from the previous report. Projected wheat ending stocks were raised by 20 million bushels, with exports increasing. USDA left season-average farm price for wheat…
Cruz Hold on Northey Continues
…needed now on a number of issues, including disaster recovery for our farmers in the aftermath of hurricanes, wildfire and drought.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Conaway Wants Farm Bill Movement Next Month
Conaway House Agriculture Committee Chair Mike Conaway this week expressed his desire to see mark-up and a vote on the farm bill by the end of March in the House…
Highlights From the February 2018 Farm Income Forecast
…hog, poultry, and dairy farm businesses—along with all crop farm business categories—is forecast to decline in 2018, with wheat and dairy farms expected to see double-digit (percentage) declines. Farm sector…
The California Kitchen: Smoked Spare Rib with Peanut Chipotle Sauce
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Smoked Spare Rib with Peanut Chipotle Sauce with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 C…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 02-08-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman….
Almond Board: Election Deadline Feb. 14
Elections remain open for several board positions for the Almond Board of California. Government Affairs Analyst Bunnie Ibrahim said growers have a week left to make their vote count and…
More Depart from Grocery Manufacturers Association
…focus efforts through category specific trade groups. The exits from GMA started when the association and companies disagreed on GMO labeling. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Canada Offering Livestock Producers Tax Relief
…deferral “will help producers manage the impacts of the adverse weather, while focussing on rebuilding their herds in the coming year.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
New Records for U.S. Beef Export Value, Pork Export Volume in 2017
…volume record. The U.S. Meat Export Federation reports beef exports totaled 1.26 million metric tons, up six percent from 2016. This was the fourth-largest volume on record and the second-largest…
CME Group Mulling Changes to Corn and Soy Contracts
…new way in which the oversupply has been affecting day-to-day operations in the U.S. farm sector. Reuters says that farmers who rely on CBOT futures are beginning to lose faith…
Lobbyist Suggest Cotton, Dairy Fixes in Disaster Bill
…into the farm bill.” Ag leaders in Congress have been seeking a fix to the cotton and dairy programs in the disaster bill because they don’t think they can find…
DPR Takes Action Against Stores Supplying Cannabis Growers for Violation of Pesticide Laws
…specifically for use on cannabis. Information about legal ways to control pests in California can be found on Cannabis and Pesticides. More resources can be found at California Cannabis Portal….