…by Taylor Hillman. Reports from blueberry harvest show some damage from the February freezing temperatures and the Almond Board of California is running it’s first ever advertising campaign in Germany….
Baldwin, Ernst, Introduce Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network Bill
…says “we must do more” to ensure farmers and ranchers “have access to the mental health resources and supports they need.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Japan-EU Trade Agreement Threatens U.S. Pork Exports to Japan
…and USDA says agricultural exporters from the United States will face challenges as the EU gains preferential tariffs under the agreement. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump: Not Interested in Re-joining TPP
…back” against China. As for trade with Japan, Trump said he would prefer “a bilateral deal, a deal directly with Japan.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Conaway Hopeful House Will Consider Farm Bill in May
…Stabenow says she “remains committed” to working Senate Agriculture Chairman Pat Roberts to “write a bipartisan bill” that focuses on “farmers, families, and rural communities.” From the National Association of…
California Grape Acreage Report, 2017 Summary
…be the leading raisin-type variety and was utilized for raisins, fresh market, concentrate, and wine. The California Department of Food and Agriculture partners with the Pacific Regional Office of the…
Perdue Announces New Senior Leaders at USDA
…firm in 1989. Isley is a member of the Indiana Bar Association, Michigan Bar Association (inactive), and the American Corporate Counsel Association. Joel Baxley, RHS Administrator Joel Baxley comes to…
The California Kitchen: Pork Carnitas
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Pork Carnitas with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 4 T Veg Oil TT S+P 1…
Developing More Tools for Precision IrrigationSponsored Content
The water situation going into summer is looking a little better after March storms. However, everyone in California knows the state could be back in a drought situation next year….
Almond Update: California Living Sells in Germany
The idea of California living is striking the right cords with German consumers. Almond Board of California’s Dariela Roffe-Rackind said they were a little surprised by the feedback they received…
Universities Create FedbyScience Initiative
…participating universities include Colorado State, Cornell, Iowa State, Kansas State, Michigan State, New Mexico State, North Carolina State, Purdue, Texas A&M, the University of California-Davis, the University of Florida, the…
Coalition Works to Expand Rural Broadband
…Broadband Association, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, CoBank, and the National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation. Farm Foundation President and CEO Constance Cullman says: “Actions needed to improve e-connectivity vary…
Senators Call for National Security Review of Brazilian Acquisition of U.S. Beef Company
…U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration in the reviews of foreign acquisitions of major U.S. agriculture assets. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
RFA: Early Evidence of Ethanol Demand Destruction
The Renewable Fuels Association says its found evidence that RIN waivers are destroying ethanol demand. The Environmental Protection Agency has been handing out hardship waivers “like candy,” according to refining…