…The new CPTPP will reduce tariffs in countries that together amount to more than 13 percent of the global economy, a total of $10 trillion in gross domestic product. With…
Trump Unveils Steel and Aluminum Tariff Plan
…and industry groups fear the retaliations will harm the U.S. export market, and the U.S. rural economy. Meanwhile, Republican Senator Jeff Flake is said to be introducing legislation to block…
Ethanol Industry Workers, Veterans Ask Trump To Support RFS
…production. “After four straight years of declining agricultural income, your steadfast support of homegrown biofuels has been a lifeline for the farm economy, and we are deeply grateful to you…
Vote on a California Federal Milk Marketing Order Moves Closer
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that a vote on a California Federal Milk Marketing Order (FFMO) is expected to occur later this year. The FMMO had…
Almond Matters: California Weather Increasing Importance of Fungicides
…Valent Field Market Development Representative Tino Lopez said, “being on top of it to control disease is paramount.” The vast amount of agricultural production that takes place in California also…
The California Kitchen: Agent Parmesan Fried Brussels Sprouts with Lemon
Agent Parmesan Fried Brussels Sprouts with Lemon In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Agent Parmesan Fried Brussels Sprouts with Lemon with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here…
The California Kitchen: Roasted Garlic Whipped Potatoes
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Roasted Garlic Whipped Potatoes with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 C potatoes red skin…
Ag Producer Sentiment Improves; but Uncertainty about the Future of NAFTA Looms
…December 2017. Figure 1. Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, October 2015-February 2018. While the Ag Economy Barometer reached a survey high of more than 150 points back in January 2017,…
Food Waste Prevention Week Aims to Raise Awareness About Unused Food
CDFA, in coordination with the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research, the Strategic Growth Council, the California Department of Public Health, and other partners, is pleased to announce March 5-9,…
CFBF: Requiring Workers Return to Home Country Not an Option
The California Farm Bureau Federation took two employers and their employees to Washington D.C. to express to congressional leaders that the current immigration reform being discussed isn’t going to work…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 03-06-18
…or private pesticide treatments done by the California Department of Food and Agriculture and there is still time for almond trees during bloom to minimize freeze damage. @AgProcessors @Cotton1785 @thealmonddoctor…
Third Snow Survey Shows Improvement from Last Month
…healthy storm, the variability of this winter’s weather patterns underscores the importance of continued conservation and the ongoing need to strengthen California’s water supply reliability for our people, our economy,…
Monsanto Faces Cancer Claims in California Court
…sufficient evidence to support the lawsuits’ claim that exposure to Roundup can cause non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The California court will be presiding over more than 300 lawsuits against Monsanto filed by…
California Strawberry Commission Website Offers Improved Grower Resources
The California Strawberry Commission website has been retooled to provide a better experience for those looking for up-to-date growing information. “We’re pretty excited about it, we relaunched our CalStrawberry.com, which…