…Beef Association: National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Kevin Kester today issued the following statement in response to the U.S. House Agriculture Committee’s markup and approval of the 2018 Farm Bill:…
Food Waste Resonates Beyond the Trash Bin
…mixed fruit and vegetable dishes (39 percent of total) were wasted the most—followed by dairy (17 percent) and meat and mixed-meat dishes (14 percent). Growing fruits and vegetables—signatures of diet…
Produce Safety Program Launches Website
A new website has been launched by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) to help California farmers understand how to comply with new food safety regulations known as…
The California Kitchen: Fries Untamed
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Fries Untamed with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 Russet Potatoes 1 Qt Peanut Oil…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 04-18-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. “California agriculture is eagerly awaiting water storage proposal news at the end of this week and…
National Sorghum Producers Disappointed in China Antidumping Determination
…U.S. sorghum farmers are the victim, not the cause. Further, NSP says the organization is “evaluating all legal options moving forward.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Ethanol Organizations Applaud Japan Policy Shift To Allow Use Of U.S. Ethanol
…44 percent of a total estimated demand of 217 million gallons of ethanol used to make ETBE, or potentially 95.5 million gallons of U.S.-produced ethanol annually From the National Association…
Thune Seeks Livestock Indemnity Program Changes
…“are considerably more familiar with the management practices of applicants” to the program, and are better able to make accurate determinations. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Ending Payment Limits Could Cause Farm Consolidation
…The coalition is urging the House Committee to reject in its entirety the proposed changes to payment limitation and AGI provisions in the draft. From the National Association of Farm…
Farmers Have Other Concerns Than Farm Bill
…right now. Peterson says “some groups never bring up the farm bill,” and instead focus on the other issues impacting agriculture. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance Announces Farm Bill Priorities
…of Americans by broadening the scope of U.S. agricultural public policy. It is co-chaired by the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association, the National Potato Council and Western Growers Association. “Specialty…
The California Kitchen: Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1.5 C Roasted Garlic Olive Oil…
Monitoring for New Problematic Weed Species in Rice
California rice growers will need to be on the lookout for two new problematic weed species this year. One of the species is called rough barnyardgrass (Echinochloa muricata) and the…
Planting a Bee Friendly Garden
…so don’t be afraid to mix up your blooming color palate! Bees love herbs and they also love veggies, such as cucumbers, onions and chives. Melons, too. Nearly every fruit…