…(TPP) negotiations are in that same mold. TPP, a high-standard, 12-country agreement, represents this nation’s “rebalance toward Asia,” which fits American agriculture perfectly. That’s where populations are increasing, as is…
Trans-Pacific Partnership and Japan
…as high as 50 percent under WTO rules – to 9 percent in 16 years. Tariffs on beef offal (including livers and tongue), which are currently as high as 21.3…
TPP Will Benefit California, Farm Leader Says
…participating in the Trans-Pacific Partnership, Wenger said the state is “uniquely positioned” to gain from it. “California-grown food and farm products have a worldwide reputation for high quality, and our…
Statement from Ag. Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement
…the regional and bilateral trade agreements that are already in place or are being negotiated by competitor countries. This high standard agreement will expand U.S. agricultural exports, generate more rural…
Leaders Selected for California Agricultural Leadership Program
…the California Agricultural Leadership Foundation (CALF). “We have very high expectations for this group of individuals who can make a difference and solve important problems facing agriculture and society.” CALF…
USDA Ranks High in EPA Report on Renewable Energy Use
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) continues to lead in the use of green power according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Top 100 list of the largest…
MyBeefCheckoff Video: Beef Nutrition Research
…beef checkoff-funded research shows beef is a protein choice that delivers high nutritional value. More on that as Sharon Alseth reports from Nebraska. To learn more about your beef checkoff,…
Fall Fitness Program
There is nothing like the cooler temperatures in the Fall to get us out of the house and enjoy the cooler weather. Today Cathy Isom gives us some help on…
Taking Temperatures of Water Stressed Plants
Are your crops water stressed? You could find out by taking their temperature with infrared thermometers. Rod Bain reports. Taking Temperatures of Water Stressed Plants…
The Western View: An El Nino Winter
It’s finally fall, and it’s late but coming on strong. The first taste of winter didn’t knock politely; it kicked down the door by shutting down two major highways. Heavy…
Future Farmers of America Membership and Chapters Expand
1928 was the year the FFA (Future Farmers of America) began with just a few members. This year, 87 years later, FFA has set a new record high. Cathy Isom…
Compass Minerals at 2015 CAPCA Conference
…Introducing Protassium+, the premium sulfate of potash (0-0-50-17S) that delivers high potassium and sulfate sulfur with virtually no chloride and low salt index. Protassium+ is the K source high-performing growers,…
USDA Invests in Locally-Led Conservation Projects Through New Regional Conservation Partnership Program
…more than $370 million to 115 high-impact conservation projects across all 50 states and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Water quality was the most common project objective; ranging from locally…
Local Fairs Teach Real-Life Lessons
…Kerman High School and is the fourth of her siblings to be part of its FFA program. Hansen had several entries in this year’s Big Fresno Fair, including best in…