…Quarles, CEO of the National Potato Council, said the international issues are “tremendously complicated.” Halstrom said the U.S. Meat Export Federation is “extremely optimistic” for export markets and overseas demand…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 10-05-23
…the Farm Bill, the great opportunity for growth of almond consumption in Germany, and the observation results from the Kern County potato variety trial. Tune in to the show for…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 10-02-23
…for almonds, and Kern County potato variety selection trial results. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
The California Kitchen: Perfect Potato Chips
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Perfect Potato Chips with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Perfect Sweet Potato Hash Here is what you will need… Perfect Potato…
Canned, Frozen Corn Industry Struggling
…whose primary experience with corn is the butter-drenched cob variety, it might come as a surprise that other forms of sweet corn are in trouble. A new University of Illinois…
Farmers’ Share of July Fourth Food Dollar Continues to Shrink
…hamburger buns retail for $3.49, but the farmers’ share is only ten cents. Party-size potato chips are $5.99, but the farmers’ share is 29 cents. Two pounds of ground beef…
California Crop Conditions Heading into July
…tomatoes continue to grow across the Central Valley. Sweet potatoes, sweet corn, garlic, and onion harvests have either begun or are in progress. Summer vegetables have been planted, and various…
Cherries Abundant for Independence Day
…Independence Day. The USDA forecast for sweet cherries this season is expected to be about 371 million tons, which is a 60 percent increase from last year. The USDA National…
Most Grilling Costs Stay Higher This Summer
…since AFBF began the survey in 2013, and 2023 comes in as the second-highest cost. The cookout favorites include cheeseburgers, chicken breasts, pork chops, homemade potato salad, strawberries and ice…
The California Kitchen: Perfect Tuna Sear
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Perfect Tuna Sear with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Perfect Sweet Potato Hash Here is what you will need… 3 T…
Disappointment in EPA’s Final Rule for Plant Incorporated Protectants
…creates a substantial need for advanced breeding approaches. “The only opportunity to prevent Irish potato famine-like devastation is to invest into novel modern breeding-based approaches. Make no mistake: EPA’s final…
The California Kitchen: Perfect Sweet Potato Hash
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Perfect Sweet Potato Hash with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Perfect Sweet Potato Hash Here is what you will need… 1 T…
U.S. Potato Exports Hit $2.1 Billion in 2022
…and the Philippines. Potatoes USA says despite inflation-driven price increases of U.S. products, global potato demand remained strong. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. U.S. Potato…
Application Tips to Protect Your Operation from Fire Ants
…when ants are active and foraging (when soil temperature is above 60 degrees Fahrenheit). To determine when ants are foraging, place a crumbled potato chip near the mound and apply…