…Dakota’s John Hoeven and Dan Sullivan of Alaska. The next round of NAFTA negotiations is set for January 23rd, in Canada. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm Bureau’s Duvall Praises ‘Fresh Air’ in D.C.
…Duvall told nearly 7,000 farmers and ranchers gathered for the organization’s annual convention in Nashville, Tennessee. “Folks, I can tell you that it has been a breath of fresh air…
Arrest Made in $1.5 Million Cattle Theft
…rustling case,” said Boudreaux. There have been seven victims spanning California, Colorado, and Wyoming, with losses totally $1.5 million. So far, 900 head of cattle has been recovered. “We believe,…
“Connect Americans Now” Formed to Improve Rural Broadband Access
…in Washington, D.C., where the FCC has the authority to make sufficient unlicensed spectrum available in each market for high-speed internet. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Dairy Farming Desperate for Immigration Reform
…article says labor costs will rise in the new year. As of January first, farmers in some of the largest dairy-producing states now face government-mandated higher minimum wages. California farmers…
Winterkill Likely in Wheat Belt
…However, with the combination of little-to-no snow cover and brutally-cold temps, that means there likely will be at least some winterkill. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Wants More Done to Combat Crop Insurance Fraud
…is also going to finalize some changes in their review processes to better identify the root causes of insurance claim errors. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Eleven States Support Injunction Against California’s Prop 65 Regulation
Attorneys General in 11 states have filed a brief in support of a preliminary injunction that multiple Ag organizations are seeking against California’s Prop 65. Additionally, the U.S. Chamber of…
Register for Produce Safety Training
…Labor Service has partnered with California Farm Bureau Federation and the Safe Food Alliance to conduct the required training sessions for growers. The partnership is made possible by a California…
Water Commission Hears Water Project Proposals
The California Water Commission recently heard proposals for 11 different projects at the agency’s December meeting. Proponents of the various projects all made presentations to the commissioners, with time available…
Register for the 2018 Statewide Pistachio Day
…The day will begin at 7:45 a.m. and after the official welcome, Manager of the California Pistachio Research Board Bob Klein will provide an industry update. The event will be…
CDFA Awards Funding to Support Ag Education Through California Agriculture License Plate Program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture has awarded $260,000 for six projects that enhance agricultural education and leadership opportunities for students, teachers and youth under the 2017 California Special…
Almond Board: 2018 Research Funding
…an almond orchard. ABC 01-04-18 From the Almond Board of California: Almond Board of California (ABC) today announced an investment of $4.8 million in 64 independent, third-party research projects exploring…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 01-04-18
…Taylor Hillman. The first damage cost reports are in for the Thomas fire and the Almond Board of California talks about the focus of 2018 research the industry is funding….