State agriculture officials are questioning the Trump Administration on the promise of creating new bilateral trade deals. During a meeting in Washington, D.C. this week, the National Association of State…
Second Snow Survey Yields Concerning Measurements
…survey today shows water content far below average for this time of year,” said Frank Gehrke, chief of the California Cooperative Snow Surveys Program who conducted the survey. “Today’s measurements…
Fish in the Fields May Reduce Methane Emissions
…rice fields allow for the rapid growth of small, freshwater forage fish. Initial results indicate that modernizing the longstanding and simple practice of raising fish in rice fields can result…
California Avocado Crop Forecast Almost Double 2017 Harvest
Commission estimates nearly 375 million pounds of California avocados in 2018 After weeks of reviewing the impact of wind and fire to California avocado groves, the California Avocado Commission (CAC)…
The California Kitchen: Boston Cream Pie
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Boston Cream Pie with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 ½ C Ap Flour ½…
Almond Update: Census Deadline Approaching
The Almond Board of California is informing growers how vital the five-year census of agriculture data is to the industry, especially for specialty crops. ABC’s Carissa Sauer reminds producers that…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 02-01-18
…agriculture industry reacts to President Trump’s State of the Union address and the Almond Board of California reminds growers that the deadline to fill out the census is next week….
AVMA Urges Congressional Action on Veterinary Shortages
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) says veterinary shortages are threatening animal health, public health and the livelihoods of farmers and ranchers. The association Wednesday urged Congress to help address…
USDA Rejects Poultry Line Speed Request
…received about 100,000 comments on the issue. The opposition says workers in processing plants are already working at a “breakneck speed.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
EPA, Army Corps, Sign WOTUS Delay
…National Association of State Departments of Agriculture winter meeting Wednesday, telling attendees “I am actually singing that today,” when asked about the WOTUS delay. Bloomberg News reports the White House…
Senator Says Trump Can’t Unilaterally Withdraw from NAFTA
…“the next step to advance the economy.” Senate Agriculture Chair Pat Roberts also signed the letter, along with Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, and others. From the National Association of Farm…
Commerce Secretary Ross: NAFTA Talks Far from Over
…there’s speculation that the bid to salvage the free-trade pact will continue beyond an end of March deadline, which was set to avoid Mexico’s presidential race. From the National Association…
This Super Bowl the USDA Recommends a Winning Play Against BAC!
…separate plastic bags to prevent their juices from dripping onto other foods. Always remember to use a separate cutting board for fresh fruits and vegetables and for raw meats. Intercept…
Almond Matters: Extending Almond Bloom
…Field Development for Valent U.S.A. Pat Clay, “which is going to give the bees a better chance to pollinate those flowers and set fruit.” Field studies found that trees that…