…of farmers and ranchers will have the necessary connectivity to achieve optimal yields, lower environmental impact and maximize profit,” American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said. “Broadband deployment in…
USDA Helped Improve Essential Services for 7 Million Rural Residents in 2017
…Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Jersey, Nevada, New York,…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 01-25-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. The Food Safety Modernization Act compliance deadline is tomorrow. The Almond Board of California has what…
The California Kitchen: Asparagus Confit
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Asparagus Confit with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 12 Asparagus 1 Qt Duck Fat 4…
Almond Update: FSMA Here, What You Need to Know
The Food Saftey Modernization Act compliance deadline is here. The Almond Board of California‘s Tim Birmingham said there is an important extension that growers can get to help with that deadline…
New York Times: How NAFTA Shapes Beer, Bacon and Blue Jeans Trade
…come from the United States. As for bacon, many feeder pigs are born in Canada, then shipped to the U.S. for farmers to “finish,” and ultimately, lead to bacon. Under…
Partnership Formed to Improve U.S. Water Quality
…agricultural producers identify effective management practices that have the potential to yield environmental results while supporting the economic viability of farms. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Reports Shows States with Most to Lose in NAFTA
…Mexico. The report, available at www.farmersforfreetrade.com, examines specific commodities to each state and how a NAFTA withdraw would impact those exports. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Canada Says No NAFTA Dairy Negotiating Room with TPP 11 Agreement
…the TPP; why is that not good enough for NAFTA?” The latest round of NAFTA Negotiations is underway in Montreal, Canada. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Investing Millions in Wildfire Mitigation and Water Quality Projects
…Eureka in northern California. “Wildfires are a serious and on-going threat to forests and communities alike, as we’ve seen throughout California this year,” Dotson said. “Through these Joint Chiefs’ projects,…
Farm Bureau: USDA Principles a Great Start for Farm Bill
Duvall The following may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue released his roadmap for the 2018 farm bill, and it is a…
Perdue Announces USDA’s Farm Bill and Legislative Principles for 2018
…out USDA’s 2018 Farm Bill and Legislative Principles. Download USDA’s 2018 Farm Bill and Legislative Principles (PDF, 416 KB) USDA’s 2018 Farm Bill and Legislative Principles: FARM PRODUCTION & CONSERVATION…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 01-24-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. Water storage projects hit a bump in the funding-road and the California Farm Bureau Federation said…
The California Kitchen: Garlic Grilled Asparagus and Balsamic Syrup
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Garlic Grilled Asparagus and Balsamic Syrup with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 10 Individual Asparagus…