…roughly 800 million bushels of corn demand. Skunes says corn farmers are “still waiting for a plan to ensure exemptions are accounted.” Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
CDFA Accepting 2019 Specialty Crop Block Grant Applications
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting proposals for the 2019 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). Each year, CDFA conducts a two-phase competitive solicitation process…
NCGA Calls on Congress to Pass Farm Bill Before Heading Home
…and House Agriculture Committee Chairman Mike Conaway, R-Texas, and Ranking Member Collin Peterson, D-Minn., NCGA President Kevin Skunes said a new farm bill would provide certainty to farmers during increasingly…
Trade Mitigation Package Now Covers Almonds, Cherries
…the significant role they play in the international market place,” Almond Alliance of California (AAC) President and CEO Elaine Trevino said in a news release. “We are thankful that our…
The California Kitchen: Parm Crisp with Baby Scallop
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Parm Crisp with Baby Scallop with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 T Parmesan Cheese…
Bayer Files Appeal to California Glyphosate Ruling
Bayer is increasing efforts to defend Roundup, its flagship weed killer. A Dow Jones report says the effort follows a recent verdict in a California court case alleging that the…
Foreign Market Development Faces Funding Gap
…Shearer. That situation also would complicate the Trump Administration’s plans to help farmers hurt by retaliatory tariffs through the increase of trade promotion programs. The potential funding gap happens because…
USDA Adds Shelled Almonds and Fresh Sweet Cherry to Market Facilitation Program
…www.farmers.gov/mfp. Applications can be completed at a local FSA office or submitted electronically either by scanning, emailing, or faxing. To locate or contact your local FSA office, visit www.farmers.gov. Source:…
Canada Farmers Say Dairy Not a Bargaining Chip in Negotiations
Talks between Canada and the U.S. regarding the North American Free Trade Agreement are intensifying in Washington, D.C. Bloomberg says Canadian dairy farmers recently told Prime Minister Justin Trudeau not…
India – U.S. Closing In On Trade Agreement
…that would strengthen ties. Initial reports say it looks like Indian farmers and U.S. medical device manufacturers could be some of the early winners in the deal. The two countries…
Growth Energy Welcomes Congressional Support for Year-Round E15
…support the Renewable Fuels Standard. The letter also calls for the agency to “put an end” to the secretive refinery waivers that have “hurt farmers and the growth of ethanol.”…
Industry Groups Encourage Participation in On-Farm Readiness Reviews
…be conducted. Many industry groups such as California Citrus Mutual are encouraging farmers to schedule a review to garner a better understanding of the coming requirements. About the Author Brian German…
The California Kitchen: Olive Oil Whipped Potatoes
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Olive Oil Whipped Potatoes with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 C Cooked Yukon Potatoes…
Water Works: Getting Involved with Your GSA
In today’s Water Works, brought to you by AquiMax, communities throughout California are in the midst of developing sustainability plans through local Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSA) as part of the…