…agricultural leaders in a discussion with Governor Jerry Brown on the trade issues and tariff impacts facing California. The nature of California’s production makes the tariffs particularly important. “California farmers…
Chinese Import Tariffs May Climb Higher
…will close on September 5th. The USDA says it’s working on their three-pronged approach to help growers hurt by the retaliatory tariffs. However, California leaders are critical of the plan,…
One Year ELD Delay Passed by Senate
…Safety Administration time to work with both livestock transporters and producers on finding a resolution to the Hours of Service mandate that’s reinforced through the ELD. U.S. Cattlemen’s Association Transportation…
The California Kitchen: Untamed Jerk Chicken Rub
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Untamed Jerk Chicken Rub with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 tablespoon garlic powder 2…
NRCS Partners in California Receive $1.3 Million for Conservation Innovations
…California’s farms and ranches,” said Jeff White, NRCS acting state conservationist in California. “The projects continue California’s commitment to soil health and its management across the landscape.” CIG grants awarded…
USDA Invests in Healthy Food Options for Low-Income Families
…the food system to improve the overall health and nutrition of SNAP households. FINI helps support a wide variety of small pilot projects, community programs, and large-scale initiatives. A California…
Federal Officials Critical of California’s Latest Water Proposal
The latest water proposal from the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) is drawing criticism from several sources, including the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI). The plan calls…
California, What Are You thinking?
…other California towns that have burned in recent years. But we don’t fix the problem. California, What Are You Thinking? Some people just aren’t paying attention. They see the smoke…
Senate Approves Ag Appropriations Bill
…insufficient. The bill also increases funding for the Agricultural Marketing Service to help provide producers with marketing opportunities for U.S. agricultural products. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
The California Kitchen: Tempura
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Tempura with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 C All Purpose Flour S+P TT 2…
NACD Sends Letter to Farm Bill Conference Committee
…abundant food and fiber supply in the world. Additionally, farm bill conservation programs support producers’ ability to conserve natural resources and improve soil health and water quality. With continued difficulties…
Almond Update: New Department Helps Protect Investment
The new Global Communications Department at the Almond Board of California is built to maximize the grower’s assessment dollars by dispersing research and maintaining the almond industry’s image. Department head…
American Soybean Association Joins Farmers for Free Trade
…international markets. Other agriculture groups already a part of the campaign include the American Farm Bureau Federation, the National Pork Producers Council, and other agriculture groups. With soybean farmers facing…
Cotton Growers Prepare for 2018 Producer Information Exchange Tour
…have Southeast producers learning about cotton production in the San Joaquin Valley beginning on August 12. The tour will conclude in Texas, as Mid-South producers will explore two cotton-producing regions…