A bill introduced last week in the U.S. Senate would give farmworkers a path to legal status and citizenship. California Senators, Democrats Dianne Feinstein and Kamala Harris, introduced the legislation…
The California Kitchen: Herb and Maple Carrot Mousse
…California Kitchen from AgNet West. California Kitchen For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on Roku, Amazon Fire, Google…
Federal Policies on Rural Issues Gain Attention
After a week in which the Trump administration turned its attention to policies that affect farmers and ranchers, California agricultural leaders said they’re encouraged by much of what they heard….
Perdue Planning First Farm Policy Speech
…north of Des Moines, Iowa. The trip follows another busy week in Washington, D.C., in which the secretary met with dairy leaders and members of the National Association of Farm…
FDA to Address Agricultural Biotechnology Misinformation
…the initiative be developed in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture, and include the “publication and distribution of science-based educational information.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
NMPF Urges Dairy Imitators to Comply with Food Labeling Standards
America’s dairy farmers have a clear message for plant-based food companies that have been meeting in California this week to assess the consistency of the labeling of their products: Dairy…
2016 California Wine Sales in U.S. Hit New Record
…million; and Philippines, $13 million. CALIFORNIA WINE SHIPMENTS1 (In millions of 9-liter cases) Year California Wine Shipments to All Markets in the U.S. and Abroad2 California Wine Shipments to the…
Soggy Fields slow Start of Rice Planting
Time is running out for California rice farmers whose fields remain too wet for planting. All last month, the Sacramento Valley should have been buzzing with tractors working the ground…
Farm Banks Report Ag Lending Gains in 2016
Farm banks increased their agricultural lending by 5.3 percent in 2016 and held $103.4 billion in ag loans at year’s end, according to the American Bankers Association’s annual Farm Bank…
Almond Board: Upcoming Workshops
The Almond Board has a series of workshops coming up for growers. Jenny Nicolau, Manager of Industry Relations for the Almond Board of California has more information. From the Almond…
Secretary Perdue Announces Arrival of First Shipment of U.S. Beef to Brazil
Consul General Ricardo Zuniga displays U.S. beef ready for Brazilian customers representing more than a decade of work. Secretary Sonny Perdue announced that the first shipment of fresh U.S. beef…
Soil Health Partnership Urges Farmers to Take USDA Survey
…director of the Soil Health Partnership, and National Corn Growers Association director of soil health and sustainability. “We are encouraging our farmers enrolled in the Soil Health Partnership to participate…
Response to Environment and Climate Change Canada’s paper on Clean Fuel Standard
Growth Energy and the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) joined the U.S. Grains Council (USGC) in submitting comments in response to Environment and Climate Change Canada’s (ECCC) Discussion Paper on a…
NMPF, USDEC Organize Dairy Fly-In on Capitol Hill to Build Support for Trade with Canada, Mexico
…Committee, and the Senate Finance Committee. In addition to NMPF and USDEC, executives from the International Dairy Foods Association and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture also participated…