…it will follow the spirit of the law in crafting the rules and will require labeling for all GMO ingredients. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service…
California Water Alliance Changes Initiative Plans
There’s a stall in a movement to change California water policy. The California Water Alliance is pulling back its signature gathering campaign in order to change the wording on its…
The California Kitchen: Pistachio Pesto
…get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Pistachio Pesto For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking…
Commission Announces New Executive Director
…wheat varieties.” “I am very happy to represent California Wheat as the new Executive Director of the California Wheat Commission. I am positive that California wheat is one of the…
Vermont GMO Labeling Law in Effect
…vote on final passage. While as expected, Vermont’s Senators oppose the bill, farm-state Democrats largely supported the Roberts-Stabenow compromise last week. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service…
Brexit Could Bring Market, Policy Impacts for U.S. Grains
…the change could impact farmers’ bottom lines is among the many questions. The EU does not import large volumes of U.S. corn due to trade barriers related to biotechnology. Overall,…
Lawsuit Filed Against Hormel’s “Natural” Products
…raised using “sustainable” farming techniques on “independent” family farms, and the products are free of artificial ingredients. USDA’s definition of “natural” is: “A product containing no artificial ingredient or added…
Canada Proposes Stronger Rules for Antimicrobial Drugs
…allow for improved monitoring of antimicrobial use, and introduce an easier way for manufacturers to sell low-risk veterinary health products. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service…
Third largest Hog Producer using Wheat in Feed
The Maschhoffs, a family owned company that is the nation’s third-largest hog producer, says the plunge in wheat prices has the company using wheat in feed rations. Pro Farmer’s First…
USDA Announces Support for Next Generation Farmers
The Department of Agriculture last week announced $8.4 million of competitive grants to support USDA partner organizations that benefit minority farmers. The funding seeks to support training, outreach and technical…
Tools to Help Dairy Farmers
NMPF Offers Updated Tools to Help Dairy Farmers Enrolling in Margin Protection Program for 2017 The National Milk Producers Federation has updated its Margin Protection Program website –futurefordairy.com – with…
‘Keep Management Local’ Still Focus for SGMA
…management local still resonates Keep Management Local California Farm Water Coalition Executive Director Mike Wade gave an update on where the state stands with the timelines attached to SGMA. “There…
Fruit and Tree Nuts Outlook
…have been mitigated by the large supplies from the Southeast and lower prices for off-season imports this winter. Mid-May hailstorms likely dampened earlier crop prospects in California. California’s 2016 dried…
Agri View: The Computer Age
Everett Griner talks about farmers adapting to the computer age in today’s Agri View. The Computer Age From: eHow Why Do Farmers Use Satellites & Computers for Farming? By Cody…