…to produce approximately 800 kilowatts of renewable electricity annually, enough to power 600 homes. Additional digester projects are in various stages of development in California. For more information on those…
Back to the Future? H-2A Program Growth
The H-2A program has grown exponentially over the last seven years, especially in California, showing history repeating itself in the agriculture labor sector. The H-2A program allows employers to hire…
Almond Board: Marketing Session at Almond Conference
…Board: Over the years, Almond Board of California (ABC) has cultivated not only the awareness of almonds with consumers, but they’ve elevated almonds to top-of-mind. In large part, the consumer…
U.S. Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions
…down by an anaerobic digester that produces a biogas that fuels a generator that, in turn, generates electricity. Coupled with donations of fresh food, composting programs, bag use reduction efforts,…
DIY Body Scrub
…it makes great gifts. Here’s what you’ll need: a quarter cup of coconut oil, a quarter cup of sugar, a quarter cup of coffee ground (either used or fresh, they…
Bayer Taking Steps to Fund Monsanto Acquisition
…in the European Union in the first quarter of next year and to U.S. authorities by the end of this year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Lawmakers Mixed on WRDA Lame-duck Changes
…be included for the deal to clear the Senate. Inhofe said he was still “optimistic there will be a deal” during the lame-duck session. From the National Association of Farm…
Canada Cattle Producers urge Trade Fight if Trump Revives COOL
…billion in trade retaliations by Canada. Canadian Cattlemen’s Association spokesperson John Masswohl says: “We’re watching, and if we think it discriminates against our cattle, our recommendation is going to be…
New Zealand Wants to Talk Trade with Trump
…Zealand’s Parliament approved legislation last week allowing the nation to join TPP, despite the likelihood the trade deal will not proceed. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Trump Election Leaves Agriculture Awaiting Clarification on Issues
…the horizon. Finally, the report predicts agriculture markets may be impacted by foreign exchange volatility in the short term as Trump takes office in January. From the National Association of…
Agri View: Water War
…nothing new. But this one has lasted for decades. We have had 142 water wars between the states. Texas and Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska, California and Oregon. They just keep…
AFBF 2016 Thanksgiving Dinner Price Survey
…or 6 cents; cubed bread stuffing, 2 percent or 6 cents; and fresh sweet potatoes, 1 percent or 3 cents. Miscellaneous items used to make the meal decreased the most…
The California Kitchen: Green Beans
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Green Beans with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 lb Bacon ½ Onion ½ lb…
Environmental Education Grants to Conservation Organizations in California
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded a total of $244,428 in environmental education grants to the Plumas Audubon Society in Quincy, Calif., Education Outside in San Francisco, Calif., and…