…cost-cutting option. They can kill their cover crops and plant their cotton in the same pass through a field, according to Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists. Cover crops are gaining…
International Trade and Deforestation: Potential Policy Effects via a Global Economic Model
by Jayson Beckman, Ron Sands, Anne Riddle, Tani Lee, and Jacob M. Walloga USDA Economic Research Service What is the Issue? An increasing world population and a shift in global…
Ag Secretary Perdue Moves to Make School Meals Great Again
…service experts about the challenges they are facing in meeting the final regulations for school meals,” Perdue said. “If kids aren’t eating the food, and it’s ending up in the…
4-H Calls Alumni and Friends to Join its New Network
…Glenda Humiston, vice president of UC Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) and a 4-H alumna. UC ANR is the umbrella organization of 4-H in California. As part of the…
California Leopold Conservation Award® Seeks Nominees
…private landowners who demonstrate outstanding stewardship and management of natural resources. “Receiving the Leopold Conservation Award is an honor and a legacy that we value today and hope inspires our…
Tight Fuel Ethanol Supplies in Brazil Boost U.S. Exports
…From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Share this Post California Crossroads: McClintock on Water, Policy & Ag April 27, 2026 USDA’s Fordyce: Policy, Pressure & Promise for…
Florida Teacher Calls Ag Students “Murderers”
…speaking up against animal agriculture and will fight for his job at an upcoming hearing before the school board. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Image credit:…
Perdue Convinces Trump not to Terminate NAFTA
…Canada, Trump announced the U.S. will renegotiate the agreement rather than leave it entirely. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Share this Post California Crossroads: McClintock on…
Farmer Opinions on Trump’s First 100-Days
…is much lower, right at 39 percent. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Share this Post California Crossroads: McClintock on Water, Policy & Ag April 27, 2026…
Trump Threatens to Terminate ‘KORUS’
…to renegotiate the deal. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Share this Post California Crossroads: McClintock on Water, Policy & Ag April 27, 2026 USDA’s Fordyce: Policy,…
Most Wisconsin Dairy Farmers Find Milk Buyers
…as well as Dairy Farmers of America. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Share this Post California Crossroads: McClintock on Water, Policy & Ag April 27, 2026…
Western View: Is Global Warming Real?
…entirely natural cycle. Beginning in 2005, polar ice receded for several years and by 2012, polar sea ice had receded by about 10 percent from 1979 levels. Considering the 1979…
Almond Matters: Spider Mite Timing
…to make an application. There are also very good natural predators to mites in orchards. Clay said it’s important for growers to make sure they are targeting just the mites…
Brazil meat Companies Lost $1.5 Billion after Investigation
…reached U.S. borders, announced stepped-up inspection at the time, as well. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Share this Post California Crossroads: McClintock on Water, Policy &…