The National Corn Growers Association “Good Steward” nomination deadline is fast approaching, Monday, August 6th. NCGA is asking for nominations of someone who is “doing a stellar job on their…
Record-Breaking Heat Streak Hurting Crops
The unrelenting triple-digit heat streak in many valleys of California is starting to affect crops. Burford Ranch said last week that they are finally seeing the effects in the Central…
Plant Fruit Trees in Your Yard
…trees in your yard and how to do it. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Plant Fruit Trees in Your Yard Fruit trees are perennial plants that typically…
EU Insists Agriculture Not a Part of Trade Truce with Trump
…that there was no farming concession made to Trump because of opposition in Europe to more genetically modified imports from America. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump to Approve Year-Round E15 Soon
…they hope the President will direct the Environmental Protection Agency to act quickly to provide year-round RVP (Reid Vapor Pressure) relief. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Bankers: Farmers Want Trade Not Handouts
…program. Hoskins says many farmers are wide open to market volatility at this point and those payments will come in handy. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Lighthizer Testimony: NAFTA Deal Possible in August
…in August. The chief NAFTA negotiator for the incoming government says he’s more “cautiously optimistic” about the direction of the talks. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Senate Stalls on Farm Bill Conference
…Mitch McConnell tells the Hagstrom Report that the Senate is expected to vote to go to conference in the coming week. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Groups Want “Fake Meat” Regulated by USDA
…a White House Agency reorganization plan that consolidates food safety inspection duties into a single USDA agency. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. Image credit: The first…
Agri View: Genetically, What is a Fruit?
…is a fruit. Remember now, genetically. The strawberry, the watermelon, and the grape, are vegetables. Fruit is mostly grown on trees. The first edible fruit was oranges. They originated in…
Coalition Urges State Board to Reject ‘Unimpaired Flows’ Plan
…premised upon uncertain future fisheries successes should be avoided at all costs.” The letter, drafted by CFBF, was signed by 54 organizations, including the Association of California Water Agencies; California…
The California Kitchen: Perfect al dente 1 Minute Vegetables
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Perfect al dente 1 Minute Vegetables with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Perfect al…
NAFTA Back in the Spotlight
…into two bilateral deals with the U.S. in spite of President Trump’s repeated comments that the U.S. could reach a deal with Mexico first. From the National Association of Farm…
Ag Committee Leaders Meet to Discuss Farm Bill
…calls, have begun discussing when they can meet in August and are committed to having a new farm bill in place by September 30. From the National Association of Farm…