…on EPA nominees. South Dakota Senator John Thune is a member of the group, who says, “We have enough of a bloc of Midwestern Senators that they’re going to have…
Deere Wins Trademark Lawsuit
…green and yellow color combination on John Deere agricultural equipment. Following a one-week trial held in June, the court recently announced it had ruled in favor of Deere. The court…
Housing Support Fund for Ag Workers Displaced by Fires
…fund has benefitted from initial investments from local grape growers and supporters including $25,000 from the John Jordan Foundation and Jordan Vineyard & Winery and $25,000 from American Ag Credit….
Secretary Ross Reflects on Visit to Wine Country Fire Zones
by Karen Ross, Secretary, California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Ross with California Resources Secretary John Laird on a flyover in Wine Country. Over the weekend I traveled with…
Water Board OKs Hike in Water Quality Fees
…“as a result, we have fewer water quality issues than elsewhere in the state and require fewer staff resources.” John Russell, deputy director for the State Water Board Division of…
UC ANR and AgStart Receive Funding to Cultivate the VINE
…Valley region,” said John Selep, president of AgTech Innovation Alliance, AgStart’s sponsor. “The VINE will expand this AgStart model of connecting entrepreneurs to the resources they need to be successful,…
Medicinal Plants to Grow at Home
…comforting a stomach ache, calming anxiety. or acting as a mild sedative. Echinacea Passionflower Cramp Bark St. John’s Wort Gingko Elderberry German Chamomile … used in tea. All great medicinal…
Bacon and Chicken Up, OJ Too
…a year ago, including bacon, chicken breast, and orange juice, according to Dr. John Newton, AFBF’s director of market intelligence. “Bacon was up significantly because of the lower inventory and…
2017 California Prune Harvest Returns to Typical Levels
…reporting healthy trees that have rebounded from the weather-related challenges of recent years. “We are on track for a good year for California prunes,” said John Taylor, Vice President/Owner, Taylor…
John Deere Equipment About to Get Smarter
After nearly a year of discussion, John Deere recently announced a $305 million-dollar agreement to buy Blue River Technology, a company specializing in artificial intelligence specifically designed for agriculture. Based…
South Korea Wants Step by Step Approach to KORUS
…the implications of withdrawing from the agreement. Further, former House Speaker John Boehner said withdrawing from the agreement would “do more harm than good.” Boehner helped ratify the agreement in…
Pork Industry Pressing for FMD Vaccine Bank in 2018 Farm Bill
…take months. Former Pork Producers’ President John Weber Former Pork Producers’ President John Weber For now, Pork Producers wants USDA to contract for an offshore vaccine bank that can protect…
AFBF, AFBIS, Others, Propose Dairy Revenue Protection Insurance Concept
…for dairy farmers, different from the current margin-based insurance options available. AFBF Market Intelligence Director John Newton explains how the Dairy Revenue Protection insurance concept will work for dairy farmers….
Update: Landowner Settles Wetlands Case
By Kevin Hecteman, California Farm Bureau Federation, Ag Alert Landowner John Duarte, who had been accused of federal wetlands violations after plowing a Tehama County wheat field, settled the government’s…