…after a certain period of time. The California avocado industry may have dodged a big bullet. The California Avocado Commission presented at the California Association of Pest Control Advisors’ annual…
Almond Board: Spatial Database Project
At the upcoming Almond Conference, the Almond Board is presenting a new spatial database project that puts California almonds on the map – literally. The Almond Board worked with Land…
International Policy Development Needs Family Farmers and Ranchers
…World Farmers’ Organization is available at www.wfo-oma.com. National Farmers Union has been working since 1902 to protect and enhance the economic well-being and quality of life for family farmers, ranchers…
Trade Wars Could Cost California 640,000 Jobs
A new editorial by the LA Times says California could lose 640,000 jobs if Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump would start trade wars as President. Rhetoric from both candidates is…
USDA Taking Action Regarding Low Survey Responses
…are historically low. Pro Farmer’s First Thing Today reports USDA is now working with groups like the National Corn Growers Association to encourage farmers to respond to such surveys. Pro…
USCA Opposes CME Proposed Changes to Live Cattle Futures
…concludes “efforts must instead be made toward encouraging ‘long’ participation and addressing the many issues currently within the futures market, not the settlement process.” From the National Association of Farm…
Syngenta Seeking Appeal in Viptera Lawsuit
…of farmers for the case was not fair because it would include farmers who were not harmed by the trade dispute. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Ryan: Cuba Embargo Will Continue
…rights of American businesses. The announcement last week does allow financing for farm inputs, such as crop protection products and machinery. The administration also removed a shipping barrier, keeping U.S….
Europe Trade Woes Spelling Trouble for TTIP
…the talks say TTIP is effectively dead at this point. Meanwhile, farmers in the EU protested both trade deals last weekend. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
The California Kitchen: Brussels Sprouts
…directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it…
‘One-Two Punch’ of River Flow Plans Hits Rural California
Plans announced to dedicate more Sacramento River flows to fish will harm farms and ranches statewide, according to the California Farm Bureau Federation. By limiting the amount of water that…
Final Rule for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program
…and wetlands. These rule changes will make the program more flexible and responsive to the unique needs of farmers and ranchers in each region of the U.S. The 2014 Farm…
USDA/NIFA Awards $4.7 M for Food Safety Outreach, Education
…NIFA’s Food Safety Outreach Program, will assist owners and operators of small to mid-sized farms, beginning farmers, socially-disadvantaged farmers, small processors, small fresh fruit and vegetable wholesalers, food hubs, farmers…
U.S – Mexico Establish Committee to Support Organic Trade Partnership
…at www.usda.gov/organic. Image credit: (top left) Napa Valley, California: Hall Wines, Certified Organic vineyard with Bunny foo Foo in the background, May 12 2015 Napa Valley, California. Wollertz / Shutterstock.com…