…before him. Farmers and ranchers have suffered abuse at the hands of the Interior Department. Arbitrary limits on grazing have harmed animal agriculture. Wild horses and burros have overgrazed and…
Conaway: China’s Predatory Practices Harming U.S. Producers
…confidence among Americans—including among our farmers and ranchers—in the framework of our agreements, at least as they have been enforced, is sharply waning. Put simply, Americans are tired of being…
Almond Board: 2016 Almond Achievement Award
…the California Almond industry through long-term service, contributions or innovations. Winners are an individual with long-standing and direct involvement with the California Almond industry, who demonstrate lasting impact on and…
Living Fence
…and its incredibly tough. Other suggestions include: Jujube, Mulberry and Hazel. Image credit: A wonderful time of year on the West Coast. Springtime flowering hedge with California lilacs (blue). Peggy2012CREATIVELENZ/Flickr…
Western Governors Vow Climate Change Fight
…of California, Washington and Oregon made stark warnings that climate change was already harming the Pacific Ocean along which their states lie, according to Reuters. On Tuesday, California Governor Jerry…
Canada Approves Funds for Ranchers Affected by Bovine TB
Ranchers in Alberta and Saskatchewan, Canada can now apply to access financial assistance to cope with an outbreak of bovine tuberculosis. The outbreak is forcing the slaughter of an estimated…
Agri View: Trade with Cuba
…significant benefits for U.S. agriculture. Expansion has the support of farmers, economists, ag lenders, commodity groups and some members of Congress. It could ultimately arise to 800 million dollars a…
Greater Flexibility on Using Phosphorus from Manure
By Jan Suszkiw, Agriculture Research Service U.S. Department of Agriculture scientists and their collaborators have developed a mobile system for removing phosphorus from cow manure that may offer dairy farmers…
AFBF Duvall on USDA’s GIPSA Rule Proposals
…America’s chicken farmers have long called for greater transparency and a level playing field in our industry, and we appreciate USDA’s efforts to hold companies accountable and give farmers a…
The Western View: As the Pendulum Swings
…the President’s desk could change the water picture for California Agriculture. The mere fact that it got on Obama’s desk is a sign of the times, a tick of the…
White House Issues ‘Midnight’ GIPSA Rule
…of livestock, lead to consolidation of the livestock industry – putting farmers out of business – and increase consumer prices for meat. The National Pork Producers Council will work with…
Monsanto Shareholders Approve Merger with Bayer
…the merger. Monsanto CEO Hugh Grant Tuesday called the approval an “important milestone” for both companies. Bayer AG leadership says the merger will “help address the growing challenges facing farmers.”…
Agri View: Turkey History
…the most hunted creatures in the wild. Turkeys. They are aggressive and yes they can fly. But they don’t destroy farmers’ crops. That’s Agri View for today. I’m Everett Griner….
The California Kitchen: Masa Dough
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing masa dough with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 4 cups Masa Harina 3 Cups Water…