…California remain opposed to the legislation. The bill would replace the current H-2A program by establishing an H-2C program, allowing 450,000 three-year visas to be issued annually for H-2C workers….
Keeping Honeybees Healthy with Technology
…caring for bees and tracking their actions. The operation is called The Bee Corp. Its goal was to empower beekeepers as well as safeguard food security. After kickstarting the business,…
Survey Shows US Chicken Consumption Remains Strong
…purchased from a supermarket and 68 percent ate a chicken meal or snack from a food service establishment. Both supermarket and food service establishment consumption numbers increased, 2.3 percent and…
Republicans Introduce New Immigration Bill in House
…take the place of the current H-2A visa program. It would require farmers, as well as all employers, to use the E-Verify Program to make sure that all their workers…
Food Processing Grants Available to Help Improve Energy Efficiency
…Investment Program will allow food processors to save money as well as conserve energy. The California Energy Commission will be administering the new program made possible by last year’s Assembly…
Almonds Don’t Lactate: FDA to Enforce Standards for Milk Labeling
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb announced that the agency will renew efforts to enforce standards for milk labeling. The dairy industry has been vocal in expressing…
The California Kitchen: Fresh Pasta Food Processor
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Fresh Pasta Food Processor with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 C Flour 2 Pinch…
Turkey Industry Reviewing Salmonella Controls Amid Outbreak
…of sources. Based on laboratory testing, the CDC confirmed that it’s infected with Salmonella Reading. The strain was identified in samples of raw turkey pet food, raw turkey products, and…
Farm Bureau Response to Navarro’s ‘Rounding Error’ Statement
…farmers and ranchers are experiencing. Making farmers and ranchers pawns in this chess game is extremely risky for our nation’s agriculture economy and food security. “Prices for all of our…
California Water Board Central Valley Plan Bad for Farmers/Consumers
…50 states. Our farmers cost-effectively grow safe food, with minimal use of pesticides. The entire country will lose with higher food prices, and more food imported from around the world…
Perdue: Tariffs not the Ultimate Answer
…you. It’s a little bit like a weight loss program. It’s painful when you’re going through, but we think there’s going to be better days ahead.” The comments came the…
Cherries Play Important Role in Your Health
…cherries are often recommended, be sure to choose whole food cherries when you can, since dried and juice forms are always higher in sugar. When it comes to sleep, its…
House Moves to Send Farm Bill to Conference Committee
…by the hard-working farm and ranch families who put food on our tables and clothes on our backs.” HOUSE REPUBLICAN CONFEREES House Agriculture Committee Conferees: 1. Chairman Mike Conaway (TX-11)…
EPA 2019 RFS Proposal Missing Opportunity to Set Things Right
…should do less to cater to the whims of the oil industry in implementing the nation’s renewable fuel program, and more to create demand for ethanol, lowering prices at the…