The following is a statement from North Dakota farmer Kevin Skunes, president of the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), in response to Senator Cruz’s remarks during the Philadelphia refinery (PES)…
USDA Seeks Ideas to Help SNAP Participants Become Independent
…Service administers 15 nutrition assistance programs. In addition to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, these programs include Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, the National School Lunch…
USDA Opens New Office in Vietnam to Help Facilitate Increasing Agricultural Trade
…and promote U.S. agricultural health through internationally-based animal and plant health expertise. APHIS’ International Services staff supports USDA’s mission through its 29 international offices by facilitating safe agricultural trade, ensuring…
CFBF Seeks Alternatives to AG Act
…also includes an Agricultural Guestworker Act, or AG Act, which would create a new agricultural visa program. CFBF President Jamie Johansson said the AG Act, in its current form, contains…
Former Cotton and Groundwater Executive Casey Creamer Joins CCM Staff
…regulatory bodies. His “constituency” was an estimated 5000 producers and he reported to a 28 member board. As Vice President of California Cotton Ginners & Growers and Western Agricultural Processors…
Celebrating National Margarita Day
…This Land of Ours. Had a Margarita lately? You may want to celebrate with one today, because it’s National Margarita Day. The margarita is a cocktail that consists of tequila,…
How Potential ADM, Bungee Merger Would Impact Farmers
…ADM reported $60.8 billion in annual net sales in 2017, while Bunge made about $45.8 billion in net sales in 2017. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Joint Ventures in Dairy Increasing
…“The international dairy industry sees the U.S. milk supply as strong and reliable and they see opportunity in the U.S. consumer.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Efforts to Move Northey Block Continues
…Grassley says he is circulating a letter to other senators to gain support that would overcome Cruz’s filibuster of the nomination. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Republicans Deliver Letter to Congressional Leadership Calling on Section 199A Changes
…agricultural value chain stakeholders including grain handlers, feed mills, seed companies, ag retailers, biofuels producers, banks, livestock marketers and dairy processors. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Canadian Ag Minister Promoting Ag Trade in California
…“We’re keen to continue working with our NAFTA partners to deepen our economic relationship and strengthen trade between our great nations.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Low Temperatures Causing Concern for Almond Growers
After experiencing a warmer than average February, low temperatures are now causing significant concern for almond growers. The cold front that came into California has made national news with pictures…
UCCE to be a Leader in Climate Change Awareness and Education
…UCCE specialist Jeff Mitchell explained ongoing efforts to implement conservation agricultural practices on California row crop land. Research has shown the potential for climate change mitigation with precision irrigation and…
Sonoma County Sustainability Program Close to Achieving Goal
…the program is to help preserve the environment and agricultural lands, as well as multi-generational family farms. Over 85 percent of the region’s vineyards are family owned and operated. “We’re…