…soil and water conservation, trade promotion and more depend on swift passage. “America’s farmers and ranchers persevere even in the toughest times, but the farm economy has gone from bad…
Tree Mortality Work Paying Off During Fires
California’s Natural Resources Conservation Service has been helping landowners who are overwhelmed by tree mortality. Their small Mariposa partnership office was recognized in 2017 for their massive workload on the…
Brazilian Judge Suspends Glyphosate Use
…file appeals. Herbicide manufacturers contend that Brazil’s farmers have been safely using glyphosate for more than 40 years. A Brazil-based agribusiness industry association representative says he “thinks the judge is…
Farm Futures Survey: Farmer Support for Trump Slipping
A poll by Farm Futures shows support to Donald Trump from farmers is slipping. The survey found that 60 percent of farmers would vote for the president if the election…
Agri View: Rice Outlook Looks Good
Rice fields in Central Valley California Everett Griner talks about one of the most consumed foods in the world, the 2018-19 rice crop outlook, in today’s Agri View. Rice Outlook…
National FFA Organization Names VIP Recipients
…the U.S., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The organization is also supported by 344,239 alumni members in 2,051 alumni chapters throughout the U.S. Source: Future Farmers of America…
Agri View: Wild Hog Eradication Methods
…hasn’t gotten rid of thousands of the creatures, but, the fight goes on. It isn’t just farmers that are feeling the pain. Some of the successful removal has been in…
The California Kitchen: Carbonated Berry Vinaigrette
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Carbonated Berry Vinaigrette with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 3/4 C Olive Oil 1/4 C…
Water Works: Deficit Irrigation in Processing Tomatoes
…what processing tomatoes are used for, tonnage is not necessarily the most accurate metric for crop success. University of California researchers have discovered an approach using deficit irrigation that can…
Almond Update: Internship Brings Knowledge and Guidance
The summer internship for the Almond Board of California is coming to a close, and this year’s student Hannah Young handled a big project. Young is a junior at Oklahoma…
Farmers for Free Trade Unhappy with Tariff Escalation
Farmers for Free Trade Executive Director Brian Kuehl says he’s unhappy the White House is ratcheting up the trade war. While more tariffs on Chinese goods are set to go…
Doud Rips China, India Farm Subsidies
…China has done in excess of $100 billion more in subsidies to its farmers than it was allowed to do,” Gregg Doug said at the American Sugar Alliance’s International Sweetener…
Costa on Tariffs Hurting the San Joaquin Valley
…initial tariffs on steel and aluminum in March, noting that “California agriculture will likely feel the most intense and direct pain from these tariffs. California farmers and ranchers earned about…
The California Kitchen: Perfect Baby Potatoes
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Perfect Baby Potatoes with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 Lb Baby Potatoes 4 T…