…grow healthy food for themselves. I get to grow food for my community and it makes me very proud.” by USDA/NRCS California Image credit: Huerta Del Valle “The Valley’s Orchard”…
The California Kitchen: Agent Hollandaise Sauce
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Agent Hollandaise Sauce with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 4 Egg Yolks 1 C Melted…
USDA/NIFA Invests in Exploratory Research
…using food-industry wastes to grow microorganisms that produce the lipid precursors of biodiesel. The full list of grantees is as follows: University of California, San Diego, California, $100,000 Connecticut State…
Organic Herbs & Female Empowerment: A NRCS Success Story
…soft spot for farming, despite pursuing a career as a locksmith for the California State Penal System. Myrna P. Arambula pictured on her farm by Jose Luis Herrera Wanting more…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 03-12-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. California Citrus Mutual says there is a warped definition of “public benefit” coming out of Sacramento…
Latest RFS Bill Ignores Ethanol Benefits and Science
…ignores current science reflecting the significant environmental benefits of ethanol and would have a catastrophic impact on the nation’s economy, energy security, and family farmers.” The bill would immediately phase…
Business, Farm, Union Groups React to Trump’s Tariffs
Reaction to the tariffs on steel and aluminum imports has been mixed among different sectors of the economy. The Hagstrom Report says Business Roundtable President and CEO Joshua Bolten calls…
Mexico, Canada Don’t Want Tariff Exemptions Tied to NAFTA
…a possible permanent exemption to take place outside of the North American Free Trade Agreement negotiations. Politico quotes the Mexican Economy Ministry in a release that says, “The process of…
The California Kitchen: Asparagus and Potato Chowder
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Asparagus and Potato Chowder with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 C Asparagus 1 C…
Dairy Export Market Relies on NAFTA
…30 percent of cheese exports and 10 percent of all butter exports. Dairy sales to Mexico have a sizeable impact on the overall U.S. economy. The cumulative output value of…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 03-09-18
…said they are listening to California concerns about immigration reform. We also catch up with California Citrus Mutual at their Citrus Showcase and talk about several issues affecting the industry….
TPP Leaves U.S. Behind
…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…