From CDFA “Planting Seeds” Positive. Productive. Creative, collaborative, cooperative … CDFA staff, from scientists and veterinarians to inspectors and technicians, embody these characteristics as they undertake a variety of projects …
USDA Extends Application Deadline for Dairy Margin Protection Program to Dec. 19
Dairy producers urged to act now to protect their businesses against unpredictable market swings, take advantage of increased protections offered in first year of program U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary …
Agri View: Changing Fruit Trends
Everett Griner talks about common fruits gaining in popularity in today’s Agri View. Changing Fruit Trends
Growing Demand for Niche Meat
Demand for bison as a choice for protein is growing.
HLB Not Just a Producer Concern
Backyard citrus growers need to be cognizant of Asian citrus psyllids and Huanglongbing disease as well.
Well Digging in Central Valley
Well drilling continues around the state as growers look at what next year might hold.
Almond Board: Almond Conference is Next Week
The almond Conference is next week. If you didn’t register online, you can still attend.
Farm Leader on House Bill HR5781
Introduction of new drought-related legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives keeps the issue “front and center” in Washington, according to the president of the California Farm Bureau Federation, who …
NCBA and PLC Accepting Summer Internship Applications
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s and the Public Lands Council‘s government affairs office in Washington, D.C., is accepting applications for the summer 2015 public policy internship. The deadline to submit an …
Egg Marketers Await Beginning of New Regulations
Whether there will be a shortage of eggs or a price increase remains uncertain at this point, but one thing is certain: When California rings in the New Year, eggs …
CFBF President’s Message: One Opportunity Lost; One Remains
A message from Paul Wenger, President, California Farm Bureau Federation 2014 will certainly be one for the record books. The drought will be the topic long remembered, but it’s the …
USDA Dairy Products Report
October 2014 Highlights Total cheese output (excluding cottage cheese) was 977 million pounds, 2.3 percent above October 2013 and 3.5 percent above September 2014. Italian type cheese production totaled 421 …
Agri View: For Sale
Everett Griner talks about the demand growing for used farm equipment in today’s Agri View. For Sale
State Employees Donate 13 Tons of Turkey, Help Set Record at Sacramento Food Bank
From CDFA “Planting Seeds” A partnership between California state employees and the Sacramento Food Bank has helped produce a record number of turkey donations. The food bank accepted more than …