The brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) has been in California for more than 15 years in primarily urban environments, but the pest has now been increasing its presence in agricultural…
Trump Set to Launch Tariffs Against China
…agricultural products. China has even directed its own farmers to grow more soybeans to lessen the nation’s dependence on U.S. soy. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Grassley Owns Lone Committee Vote Against Senate Farm Bill
…that led to his vote against the otherwise bipartisan bill. Grassley Grassley sought stronger payment limits to farmers in the bill, an idea he has long-supported. During a speech earlier…
Agri View: Oklahoma Wildfire Losses
…those wildfires that swept through Oklahoma earlier this year. Just like those that swept through Montana and California last year. The damage will take years to erase. Unofficially, 350,000 acres…
Farm Bureau: Farmers Buoyed by Senate Farm Bill Vote
The following may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: Duvall “Farmers and ranchers welcome today’s markup and passage of the farm bill by the Senate Agriculture…
The California Kitchen: Osso Bucco
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Osso Bucco with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 4 Oxtails TT S+P 4 T Oil…
Senate Agriculture Committee Approves Farm Bill
…dairy farmers. Following passage by a margin of 20-1, the bill now moves to the full Senate for consideration. The Senate Farm Bill contains enhancements to the dairy Margin Protection…
Cauliflower Consumption Grows with Changing Diet Trends
…cauliflower consumption comes as good news for California growers, as the state is responsible for approximately 90 percent of all production. The increase in demand naturally resulted in the growth…
Senate Farm Bill Receives Stamp of Approval from CFBF
…the potential to be passed by the end of June by the Senate. The California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF) believes the bill provides some significant benefits to the state’s farmers…
NFU, Canada Farmers Group, Make Joint Statement Supporting Trade
National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson made a joint statement with the Canadian Federation of Agriculture supporting agricultural trade. The statement was prompted by President Trump’s lashing out against…
U.S. Tractor, Combine Sales Up
…92,100 sold through May 2017, representing a five percent increase for the year. Farmers purchased 20 percent more two drive tractors under 40 horsepower in May, compared to last year,…
Agri View: Romaine Lettuce Waste
…in Arizona. Nearly 100 people in 15 states were hospitalized. You see, California farmers grow more Romaine lettuce than Arizona. Tons of good, healthy, Romaine lettuce grown in California were…
Virulent Newcastle Disease Update
CDFA and the USDA are continuing their joint project to eradicate a recent outbreak of virulent Newcastle disease (VND) in Southern California. Detections have occurred at a small number of…
Celebrating National Red Rose Day
…June. The state of California produces 60% of American roses, however most roses sold on Valentine’s Day are imported from South America. And almost all of the long stem roses…