…President of potato giant Simplot International, traveling to more than 80 countries. Read the Biography of Idaho Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Republicans Set for Battle Over Immigration
…want, especially in American agriculture. Most Democrats appear to support higher visa numbers, but labor unions have voiced concerns over the impact on U.S. jobs. From the National Association of…
Consumers More Educated, Still Worried About GMOs
…food and industry analyst. “Consumers today want to be informed and appreciate it when food companies make an effort to educate them.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news…
Freedom Caucus Wants Nutrition Rules Overturned
…schools to offer more fruits and vegetables and whole grains while cutting back on salt, sugar, and fat. It goes on to say, “Schools are throwing away food that students…
Ag Groups React to Proposed GIPSA Rules
…a grenade in the building as he abandons it.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Jeopardizing U.S. livestock producers, USDA released…
USDA Awards $3.4 Million for Research to Increase Wheat Yields
…wheat varieties with greater yield and help us improve global collaboration on wheat research.” Grants announced include: University of California, Davis, Calif., $1,696,000 University of California, Davis, Calif., $300,000 University…
The California Kitchen: Tortillas
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing tortilla with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4…
Wheat Growers Welcome Actions on China Trade
U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) and the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) welcome two trade dispute actions by the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) challenging Chinese government policies that distort the…
Christmas Tree Farms Face Balancing Act
…Christmas, the pickings are pretty bad.” California choose-and-cut farms are not the only ones experiencing a lower supply of larger trees. Sam Minturn, executive director of the California Christmas Tree…
Almond Board: 2016 Almond Achievement Award
…the California Almond industry through long-term service, contributions or innovations. Winners are an individual with long-standing and direct involvement with the California Almond industry, who demonstrate lasting impact on and…
Living Fence
…and its incredibly tough. Other suggestions include: Jujube, Mulberry and Hazel. Image credit: A wonderful time of year on the West Coast. Springtime flowering hedge with California lilacs (blue). Peggy2012CREATIVELENZ/Flickr…
Lower Beef Prices Good for Consumers
…and rib roast. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says November 2016 was the largest beef production month since 2010. As a result, industry experts at beef industry analyst firm CattleFax…
Western Governors Vow Climate Change Fight
…the world’s food. The governors were meeting this week as part of the Western Governors Association meeting in San Diego, California. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Canada Approves Funds for Ranchers Affected by Bovine TB
…notified Canada of the bovine TB outbreak when a cow from Alberta tested positive for bovine TB at a U.S. slaughterhouse. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….