U.S. farmers bought more tractors in 2016, compared with 2015, according to the latest report from the Association of Equipment Manufactures. Through December, AEM says 2016 tractor sales were up…
Vilsack: Delay of Ag Secretary Pick Shows Lack of Appreciation for USDA
…many others, has now passed. Trump will be sworn into office next Friday. Meanwhile, agriculture is left hoping Trump has saved his best pick for last. From the National Association…
The California Kitchen: Brandy Braised Beef Heart
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing brandy braised beef heart with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 T Olive Oil ½…
Proposed Rule Issued to Amend COOL Provisions; Invites Public Comments
…products covered by the law include muscle cut and ground meats: lamb, goat, and chicken; wild and farm-raised fish and shellfish; fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables; peanuts, pecans, and…
River-Flow Plan Moves to Written Comment Stage
…is inadequate, D’Adamo requested additional data on the combined effects of the SED and the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. The director of government affairs for the California Cattlemen’s Association, Kirk…
California Citrus Crop Forecast Increased
Mark Hudson, of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agriculture Statistics Service in Washington, D.C., delivered the latest citrus crop forecast today. California Valencia oranges increased slightly from 8.5…
Analysis Reaffirms Ethanol’s GHG Emissions Reduction Benefits
…higher crop prices by using available land resources more efficiently, rather than expanding the amount of land brought into production. The study was partly funded by RFA. Renewable Fuels Association…
Dairy Groups Support Senate Bill
New Senate legislation to enforce the proper labeling of imitation dairy products drew an endorsement today from the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) and the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF),…
Almond Board: CASP Workshops on Bee Health
The Almond Board is hosting workshops on bee health and pollination, as part of the California Almond Sustainability Program or CASP. We talk with Billy Synk, Director of Pollination Programs…
U.S. Shipping Eggs to South Korea
…the first fresh egg imports from the U.S. to South Korea. The nation has not imported fresh eggs from any country since 1999. An additional 200 metric tons of eggs…
U.S. Grains Council Calls China Actions on DDGS Restricting
…says the protectionist trade restrictions by China are “based on false allegations” and do not benefit China or the United States. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
2017 Farmland Values in Limbo
…trade policy will also be of interest as changes in trade policy could impact commodity prices and influence land buying and selling decisions. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
Canada Replaces Trade Minister in Cabinet Shuffle
…said Trump’s approach to foreign policy was the reason for the unusual decision. Freeland was appointed foreign affairs minister under the cabinet shakeup. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
Confirmation Hearing Scheduled for Trump’s EPA Administrator Nominee
…“strongly endorses” the nomination of Pruitt as EPA administrator. Just last week, AFBF President Zippy Duvall called Pruitt an “ideal nominee.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….