If you are hearing a lot of news and information from the National Corn Growers Association on your local radio station this week, it is no accident. The 73rd National…
Schools partner to Share Love of Ag Education
by Jennifer Ray, California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom California public school students learning about agriculture through an activity called “Solution Soup,” which also teaches children how to convert…
NIFA Focus on Two New Projects
…of a range of partners to encourage individuals with disabilities to get or stay involved in agriculture and become successful. Partners include Goodwill of the Finger Lakes, The Association of…
Regional Psyllid Quarantines Still a Possibility
California citrus programs are still looking to split the state into regions when it comes to Asian citrus psyllid quarantines. The Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program (CPDPP), operated by…
The California Kitchen: Gravy
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing gravy with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 3 Cup Water ½ Cup Beef Stock ¼…
Weak La Nina Weather Pattern Officially Arrives
…Rockies, Pacific Northwest, and the Ohio valley. It usually means a drier winter in southern California, the southeast U.S., and the southern plains. The most recent NOAA forecast called for…
NASCAR Will Surpass 10 Million Miles on Biofuel
…benefits of sustainable and renewable American ethanol.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Image credit: Miami, FL – Nov 16: Dale Earnhardt Jr. at the Nascar Sprint…
Canada Makes Big Investment in Dairy Industry
…as well as continued growth of Canada’s dairy sector. However, work still remains to be done and the government has a significant role to play.” From the National Association of…
EPA Will Not Change Biofuels Program
…The industry says the targets set by Congress in the policy are unachievable without a serious overhaul of the nation’s infrastructure. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
E.U. Advisers Pushing for U.S.-Style Insurance Program
…a dedicated platform that could be used to share best risk-management practices to avoid financial difficulties when disasters hit or market prices drop substantially. From the National Association of Farm…
Japan Passes TPP
…of free trade deals but existing agreements like the North American Free Trade Agreement weren’t negotiated with American interests in mind. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Farm Groups Begin Lame-Duck TPP Push
…has dropped from an unprofitable $4.90 a bushel to a disastrous $3.50 per bushel. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: The National Association of Wheat Growers…
The California Kitchen: Garlic Scalloped Potatoes
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Garlic Scalloped Potatoes with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 Lb Red Potatoes sliced thin…
Dairy Industry Segment Doesn’t Want TPP
Many Ag industry groups like the American Farm Bureau and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association have recently been strong supporters of the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade agreement. A segment within the…