Many Californians looked at the recent EPA budget cuts announcement as positive news regarding current regulation. Agriculture leaders say those cuts probably aren’t going to ease constraints, however. Last month…
Purdue Ag Economy Barometer Shows Slip in Confidence
The Ag Economy Barometer from Purdue University found confidence among farmers and ranchers slipped again last month. The Barometer slipped to 124 in March, marking the second month in a…
Subcommittee Examines Credit Programs in the Farm Bill
…owners. “Due to the downturn in the farm economy over the last four years, access to adequate credit is more essential now than ever for America’s farmers and ranchers. In…
Bats, Allies to Farmers, Return Home to Roost in Spring
…suggests placing a box over it and calling a wildlife rescue organization, such as Northern California Bats in Davis. She recommends wildlife rescue because animal control officers must euthanize all…
The California Kitchen: Beer & Broccolini White Cheddar Cheese Soup
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing beer & broccolini white cheddar cheese soup with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 T…
NCC Conveys Farm Law Priorities
…through the broader U.S. economy, direct and indirect employment surpasses 280,000 workers with economic activity of nearly $100 billion. That testimony stated, though, that while current cotton futures market prices…
Canada Attempting to Deepen Trade Ties with China
…most delicate balancing acts. On one hand, it’s a massive economy with ample demand for Canadian resources. On the other, its human-rights record is a political problem for Trudeau, with…
Guatemala to Eliminate Tariffs on U.S. Chicken Products
…Western Hemisphere and Rubén Morales, Minister of Economy of Guatemala (USTR photo: 03/31/2017) The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced that the United States and Guatemala have reached…
NPPC, Ag Groups Ask for Tax Reform
…indexed for inflation, and maintained stepped up basis. While we are grateful for the relief provided by the ATRA, the current state of our economy, combined with the uncertain nature…
Almond Board: Big Increase for Low-Dust Incentive
An incentive program that makes it more affordable for almond and walnut producers to implement low-dust harvesting equipment has more than doubled. The Almond Board of California added that growers…
USDA Warns it Only Takes One Person to Spread Harmful Invasive Pests
…to California by one person who likely mailed an infected plant to that State. HLB was first detected in Florida in 2005 and has since spread rapidly. A concerted effort…
The California Kitchen: Sautee of Dates with Pecans and Honey
…Dates 4 Cup Pecans 1 Stick of butter ½ Cup Brown Sugar 2 T Honey To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. California Kitchen…
Snowpack’s Water Content Remains Far above Average
…supplies Californians use – will take much more than even an historically wet water year to be replenished in many areas. California’s climate is the most variable of any state….
The California Kitchen: Apricot and Fontina Stuffed Maple Glazed Pork Chop
…today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. California Kitchen For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on Roku, Amazon Fire,…