…program, but we run our own program here in Tulare County.” The Santa Barbara County Farm Bureau worked with the National FFA Organization to make it possible for any county…
Celebrating Your Favorite Sweet or Savory Pie
…Americans celebrate the pie. National Pie Day was created by the American Pie Council back in 1986 to commemorate Crisco’s 7th Anniversary of “serving food to families everywhere.” Pies are…
Analyst to Dairy: Speak Up Now on Immigration
…the Senate is expected to consider immigration issues, primarily DACA, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, within the next three weeks. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
TPP Talks Continue as Canada Shows Hesitation
…the agreement. Without the new TPP, the Association says: “Canadian beef producers will watch helplessly as our exports to Japan erode.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Another Round of NAFTA Talks Getting Underway
…to end the trade pact. President Trump has also said that a new NAFTA will greatly benefit U.S. farmers and ranchers. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Senate Votes to End Government Shutdown
…Some speculate that the brief government shutdown harms efforts to pass future legislation later this year, including the next farm bill. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farmers Union Releases Priorities for Farm Bill
Urges Increased Funding for Farm Safety Net Given the persistent and ongoing economic challenges in farming and rural economies, National Farmers Union (NFU) is calling on Congress to increase funding…
USDA-APHIS to Review Research for Determination of Non-Regulated Status for Ultra-Low Gossypol Cottonseed
…market for cottonseed.” According to Dr. Kater Hake, Vice President of Agricultural and Environmental Research at Cotton Incorporated, “the only difference between ULGCS and conventional cottonseed is the low gossypol…
Two Dairy Leaders Join Dairy Council of CA Board
…is a third generation dairy farmer and co-owner of New Hope Dairy in Galt, California. At his dairy, he hosts more than 15 tours a year for local students, international…
CCOF Annual Conference to Focus on Organic Hotspots
…will conclude with a keynote speech from Glenda Humiston, Vice President of the University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Studies by Penn State Agricultural Economist Dr. Edward…
U.S. Cotton Industry Contributions to Cotton USA Play Critical Role in Developing Export Markets
Ten U.S. cotton organizations have pledged industry contributions in 2018 to support the demand-building activities of Cotton Council International (CCI), the National Cotton Council (NCC) export promotion arm, headquartered in…
NPPC Commends USDA for Maintaining Essential Livestock Market Programs
…by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service, is the sole source of market information on sales to packers of cattle, swine and lambs and on the subsequent sale of meat products. Inspection…
Cornyn Drawing Up RFS Overhaul Legislation
…“However, they do deserve some credit for taking the time to learn and appreciate the economics of the renewable fuels industry.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Arkansas Lawmakers OK Dicamba Ban
…into adjacent fields from the ones it was directly applied to, causing damage in soybeans that aren’t resistant to the herbicide. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….