…China’s beef import market is worth more than $2.5 billion and is the second largest importer of beef in the world. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Perdue Vote Could be Stalled Until May
…of Agriculture. That’s because when Senators return after recess, they will have five workdays to fend off a partial government shutdown. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Agri View: Peach Crop Outlook
Everett Griner talks about trouble for the 2017 peach crop in today’s Agri View. Peach Crop Outlook Except for California, this year’s peach crop is going to be anything except…
California Farm Groups Opposing State Gas Tax Proposal
…than a week. Rather than dealing another financial blow to the citizens and businesses of California – one that hits farmers and farm communities especially hard – we encourage the…
The California Kitchen: Buttermilk Beer Fried Chicken with Collard Greens
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Buttermilk Beer Fried Chicken with Collard Greens with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 Cups…
Farm City Newsday April 5
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
Farmers and Ranchers Need Comprehensive Tax Reform
America’s farmers and ranchers need a flexible tax code that gives them freedom to both grow and adapt quickly to changes beyond their control, the American Farm Bureau Federation told…
EPA Budget Cuts Won’t Ease Mandates
Many Californians looked at the recent EPA budget cuts announcement as positive news regarding current regulation. Agriculture leaders say those cuts probably aren’t going to ease constraints, however. Last month…
Survey: Consumers Baffled by Food Labels
…In the United States, 97 percent of farms are family owned, and the percentage of family-owned farms globally is 90 percent. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
AG Sessions Says Deportation to Focus on Felons, not Farm Workers
…workers, Nassif says “we cannot afford to exacerbate this problem by threatening to deport our farmworkers, which the Administration clearly understands.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Purdue Ag Economy Barometer Shows Slip in Confidence
The Ag Economy Barometer from Purdue University found confidence among farmers and ranchers slipped again last month. The Barometer slipped to 124 in March, marking the second month in a…
Senate Ag Appropriator Says no Budget Cuts this Fiscal Year
…expires. Republican leaders in Congress remain confident an agreement on a spending measure will be reached, avoiding any potential government shutdown. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Perdue Vote Won’t Happen This Week
…Last week, a group of farm organizations signed a letter noting USDA “has been without political leadership for over two months, longer than nearly every other Cabinet-level agency.” The groups…
Subcommittee Examines Credit Programs in the Farm Bill
…administered by the Farm Service Agency (FSA). This hearing is a continuation of the committee’s hearing series to set the stage for the next farm bill. Members of the committee…