…utilizing the flexibility of the free capacity to optimize our distribution pattern in California.” The celebration coincided with National Ag Day. “Yara’s business from the West Sacramento terminal,” continued Mr….
Fresno State Signs Ag Academic Pact with Brazilian University
…part of a California ag industry tour in conjunction with the World Ag Expo in Tulare. On their campus visit earlier this month, the representatives toured the 1,000-acre Fresno State…
House Passes Agro-terrorism Bill
…Young’s legislation has been voted out of committee and is waiting for a vote to be scheduled in the full Senate. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Amid Brazil Scandal, Groups Urging Reconsideration of COOL
…overlooked and a new trade priorities list from the President, groups such as the National Farmers Union are urging the administration to pursue COOL. NFU is urging the administration to…
Senate Ag Committee Talks with Perdue
…inauguration. The Committee will hold a separate business meeting to vote on the nomination and has yet to schedule the meeting. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Daily Access to Local Foods for School Meals: Key Drivers
…with lower density of farmers’ markets, or had lower per capita income, lower levels of college attendance, and fewer State-legislated farm-to-school policies. When the associations between school district characteristics and…
The Western View: The Blossom Trail
…color. Of course, where you are located makes a difference on what’s currently in bloom. It also affects when your blossom season will begin. Here in California the blooms start…
The California Kitchen: Crispy Green Bean Tempura
…Soda Water Salt/Pepper 2 Cup Green Beans To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. California Kitchen For this and many more of these recipes…
Farm City Newsday March 23
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…
Almond Board: Leaffooted Bug On The Move
The Almond Board of California said overwintering aggregations of leaffooted bug being monitored have started to break up and are moving into nearby orchards. Director of Agricultural Affairs Bob Curtis…
USDA Funding to Provide Fellowships for Research and Extension Experiences for Undergraduates
…ensure that there is continued undergraduate preparation in FANH science fields to meet the increasing demands of the agricultural workforce. Fiscal year 2016 awards include: California State University Long Beach,…
Meat Groups Want Disease Protection in Farm Bill
…of spending $150 million on an FMD vaccine bank. Current foot-and-mouth disease funding is at $1.9 million. National Turkey Federation President and Minnesota turkey farmer Carl Wittenburg said the proposal…
Consumer Groups Rally Against Rollbacks
…Regulatory Accountability Act was in place. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Regulatory Accountability Act (Sec. 103) This bill revises federal rulemaking procedures under the Administrative Procedure…
Brazil Meat Scandal an “Economic Embarrassment”
…of the country’s total amount of exports. So far, the Brazil government has banned meat exports from 21 plants under investigation. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….