…favoring one side over another. During my travels across the country, I met with countless farmers and members of the agriculture community who were affected by this so-called ‘grain glitch.’…
The California Kitchen: New Mexican Salmon
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing New Mexican Salmon with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: Four each salmon 4oz Two tablespoons…
President Trump Signs Omnibus
With President Donald Trump’s signature, the 2018 omnibus spending bill—and the several provisions that benefit farmers, ranchers and rural communities it includes—became law. The measure, which was a must-pass to…
Central Valley Grower Receives Distinguished California Agriculturalist Award
President and CEO of Allied Grape Growers Nat DiBuduo was honored as the Distinguished California Agriculturalist of the year at the Outlook 2018 Agribusiness Conference in Visalia on March 22….
USDA Provides Funds to Protect Agriculture and Plants from Pests and Diseases
…has made significant progress to implement each provision of this critical legislation, including providing disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk management tools; expanding access to rural credit; funding…
Growers Lose Lawsuit to Continue Ban on Argentinian Lemons
…politics. “That decision shocked us quite frankly,” said California Citrus Mutual President Joel Nelsen, “[the judge] deferred to USDA on everything. It is extremely frustrating.” U.S. District Judge Lawrence O’Neill…
Farm Bureau Concerned About Possible Chinese Trade Retaliation
…to deteriorate, our lives as farmers and ranchers will become more difficult. America’s farmers and ranchers export more than $21 billion of farm products to China – more than 20…
Bayer Announces Crop Science Incubator Space
Collaborations with Greater Sacramento Economic Council and UC Davis to Create Northern California’s AgTech Ecosystem Bayer officially announced today the newest addition to its network of startup incubators, the Crop…
Farmers for Free Trade: Tariffs Make American Farmers a Target
…a target on the backs of American farmers. Kuehl says, “In fact, in testimony this week, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer says that ‘farmers get the short end of the…
Appropriations Bill Agreed Upon by Congress, Contains Section 199A “Fix”
…to Section 199A of the tax law that currently gives farmers an incentive to sell to cooperatives rather than privately owned companies. The National Grain and Feed Association was happy…
Chinese Retaliation On U.S. Pork Exports Will Harm The Rural Economy
…least of all the farmers and the consumers.” Last year, the U.S. pork industry exported $1.1 billion of product to China, making that country the No. 2 value market for…
Perdue Comments Regarding Omnibus Spending Bill
…obtain SAM and DUNS numbers. These were designed for billion-dollar government contractors, not everyday farmers trying to support their families. I thank Congressional leaders and I look forward to passage…
The California Kitchen: Sunny Side Up Professional Technique
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Eggs, Sunny Side Up Professional Technique with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1/2 T Butter…
NCBA Encouraged by “Positive Developments” in Omnibus Spending Bill
…U.S. ranchers and beef producers, and we are glad to see our policy priorities reflected in the legislation. We urge Congress to take the next step and vote ‘Yes’ when…