…working with USDA to also provide funding for these projects. Hazlett announced the awards here today during the Water Pro Conference hosted by the National Rural Water Association. Below are…
Senators Grill Administration Officials at Trade Hearing
…responded with, “We’ve heard that we’re working on bilateral agreements since pulling out of TPP. I don’t see any evidence of that.” Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump: the U.S. Under “No Pressure” to Make Deal with China
…group called Americans for Free Trade launched an advertising campaign to fight back against Trump’s tariffs, saying they’re hurting the U.S. economy. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Using Solar Energy to Dry Pomace Increases Potential for Other Uses
…enhance the markets for fruit, vegetable, and nut products in California. “In our particular project we focused on processed fruit and vegetable products, and even more specifically, the coproducts of…
Mexico Heading to Washington to Move NAFTA Forward
…the efforts to hammer out a deal. Trudeau says on television that Canada won’t sign any agreement that isn’t too Canada’s advantage. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Roberts Asks Conaway, Peterson, to Remain in Washington
…after the election,” he said to reporters. “I don’t know for sure.” The Senate reconvenes on Monday at 5:30 p.m., Eastern Time. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
ASF Found in Belgium and Spreading in China
…association website Meating Place Dot Com says the country’s food safety agency has found the virus in two wild boars in the southern part of the country. Belgian authorities are…
Organic Production Project to Evaluate Advantages of No-Till Farming
…addressing soil erosion issues, but California farmers do not have a lot of experience with reduced disturbance techniques. Mitchell noted his excitement for the project and the important questions it…
The California Kitchen: Vegetarian Lasagna
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Vegetarian Lasagna with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 Whole Tomatoes 2 Zucchinis 4 T…
California Navel Oranges Forecast to Rebound in 2018-19
…Survey, which was conducted from June 15 to September 1, 2018. Estimated fruit set per tree, fruit diameter, trees per acre, bearing acreage, and oranges per box were used in…
Farm Bill Passage On-time Uncertain
…her and other Democrats are “Against approving the farm bill.” However, Stabenow and Roberts have said work requirements will not pass the Senate. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News…
Trump Administration Seeking China Trade Talks
…removing the retaliatory tariffs China has placed on U.S. agriculture is considered positive, as China is looking elsewhere to fulfill import needs. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Global Hunger Continues to Increase
…extremes such as droughts and floods, are among the key drivers behind the rise in hunger, together with conflict and economic slowdowns. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Agri View: Grape Production and Consumption
…you are talking about California grapes, that is almost correct. The grape industry is changing. In the first place, California is not the only place where grapes are grown. It…