…walnuts going to snacks.” Christine Souza is an assistant editor of Ag Alert. She may be contacted at csouza@cfbf.com. Permission for use is granted by the California Farm Bureau Federation….
Farm City Newsday Podcast for September 14
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Bayer, Monsanto Announce Agreement
…Digital Farming activities for the combined business will be based in San Francisco, California. “This combination is a great opportunity for employees, who will be at the forefront of innovation…
State Ag Officials Seek OSHA Enforcement Extension
…policy could increase the price of anhydrous ammonia and decrease its availability, without improving safety.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Letter from: Nathan Bowen, Director, Public…
California Governor Signs Farm Worker Overtime Bill
…Retail buyers will purchase products from other states to keep their costs down as higher production costs will drive prices on California goods higher. He added, “California farmers compete with…
India Wants U.S. to Drop Penalties in WTO Dispute
…Commerce and Industry from India will discuss the issue with U.S. Trade Representative Michael Frohman during a phone call this week. Pro Farmer’s First Thing Today said the penalty is…
U.S. Files WTO Complaint Against China
…of American rice, wheat, and corn farmers to help reduce distortions for rice, wheat, and corn, and help American farmers to compete on a more level playing field. Michael B….
Pork Producers Can Challenge Information Release
…information being gleaned by someone else. The panel said while information about owners can usually be found in the public, farmers can object to having their information put into a…
NFU and Farm Aid Looking for Help
…National Farmers Union and Farm Aid Partner to Ask Congress for Immediate Assistance for Financially-Strained Farm Sector Bolstered by National Farmers Union (NFU) and Farm Aid, 275 family farmers are…
Agri View: Corn and the Market
…Farmers know that market time is not the best time to sell their crop. That is why of it goes into storage until the trend starts to develop. So, what…
The California Kitchen: Sweet Potato Casserole
…T Brown Sugar 1 T Raw Butter 1 oz Molasses 8 oz Marshmallows Salt/Pepper To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen…
September Crop Production Report
…on an objective measurement survey conducted in California’s Central Valley from July 9 to September 1. The objective survey measurements indicated that fruit set and the average fruit size were…
USDA Seeks Nominees to the National Dairy Board
…appointees will replace producer board members whose terms expire Oct. 31, 2016. USDA will accept dairy producer nominations from the following regions: Region 2 (California and Hawaii); Region 3 (Arizona,…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for September 13
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