…affected is a pretty major market for US medium grain rice, California in particular, and that’s Turkey,” said President and CEO of American Commodity Company Chris Crutchfield, “they have followed…
California is a National Leader in Agricultural Conservation Investment
Texas is the only other state to have spent more on conservation investment through USDA’s Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) for the fiscal year 2018. California spent more than $100…
More Than 65,000 Expected in Indianapolis for 2018 National FFA Convention & Expo
…National FFA President Breanna Holbert, a student at California State University, Chico, said. “The convention and expo is an opportunity for members to come together and learn from one another.”…
The California Kitchen: Properly Cooked Pinto Beans
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Properly Cooked Pinto Beans with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 C Pinto Beans 3…
International Trade Commission to Review USMCA
…The Commission is looking for how the agreement will impact the U.S. economy as a whole, along with the impact to specific sectors and consumers. The new trade agreement between…
Rising Output Compressing Ag Margins
…by trade uncertainties and the high value of the U.S. dollar, further placing pressure on the agricultural economy as output in most industries rises. The latest Quarterly Rural Economic Review…
Livestock Groups Petition Department of Transportation for Hours of Service Flexibility
…additional relief from overly-restrictive Hours of Service requirements.” – Kevin Kester, fifth-generation California rancher and president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association “Livestock auction markets are particularly impacted by livestock…
Perdue Announces Funding for Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers
…continue to give back to the American people. These resources will help strengthen the American economy and provide assistance for those who need it most.” Background: The 2501 Program was…
Judge May Slash Award in California Glyphosate Cancer Case
Bayer won a tentative ruling that could slash most of the $289 million dollar award in the California trial regarding claims that glyphosate in Roundup causes cancer. A California judge…
Tractor Supply Company Shows Support During National 4-H Week
…Fall Paper Clover campaign. “We are excited to partner with Tractor Supply on this annual fundraising campaign,” University of California’s statewide 4-H Youth Development Program Director Shannon Horrillo said. “The…
UN Climate Change Report Calls for Immediate Action
…wildfires. It would also create more extreme heat events and cause heavier rainfall in North America. California is one of the leaders in addressing climate change concerns, in part due…
USDA Appoints Members to Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee
…S.C. Donn Zea, California Dried Plum Board/Prune Marketing Committee, Roseville, Calif. “This is a strong group representing a cross section of the fruit and vegetable industry,” said Perdue. “I look…
Secretary Perdue Comments on USMCA
…for our economy as a whole, including the agricultural sector, which counts Canada and Mexico in our top three trading partners. I have long said that I believe our country…
Almond Update: Almond Leadership Program Milestone and Deadline
The Almond Leadership Program is celebrating its ten-year anniversary. Almond Board of California’s Manager of Industry Relations Jenny Nicolau talks with AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman about the program, how its…