A new research paper debunks the myth that carcass quality must come at the expense of maternal function. Cyndee Campbell reports. New Research Paper Debunks Myth Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock …
California Hay Report
Compared to last week: Prices traded mostly steady to firm with instances of 5.00 higher in most areas. Demand remained very good in all regions on active trading activity. The …
Daily California Eggs for 05-23-14
Benchmark prices are steady. Asking prices for next week are 5 cents higher for Jumbo and 6 cents higher on the remainder of sizes. Trade sentiment is steady to higher. …
Peanut Price Highlights
Peanut prices received by farmers for all farmer stock peanuts averaged 23.9 cents per pound for the week ending May 17, up 0.3 cent from the previous week. Sponsored ContentLet’s …
April Egg Production Up 2 Percent
United States egg production totaled 8.01 billion during April 2014, up 2 percent from last year. Production included 6.96 billion table eggs, and 1.04 billion hatching eggs, of which 967 …
Groundwater Discussions at CDFA Meeting
Association of California Water Agencies, California Water Foundation and Groundwater Resources Association to provide perspectives SACRAMENTO, May 23, 2014 – The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will focus …
Farm Leader Calls for Quick Negotiations on Drought Bills
Welcoming passage of a U.S. Senate bill to address water problems caused by the severe California drought, California Farm Bureau Federation President Paul Wenger urged congressional leaders to immediately begin …
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA May 23
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For more information: Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy …
Huanglongbing Disease Looming Over California
With the threat of Huanglongbing Disease looming over California, several protections are now in place. Huanglongbing is the citrus disease that is spread by the Asian Citrus Psyllid. While it …
USDA Unrolling New Crop Insurance Policy Option
The USDA is unrolling a new crop insurance policy option, thanks to the 2014 Farm Bill. Called the Whole Farm Revenue Protection Policy, it will provide flexible coverage options for …
“Split the Baby” Approach Could Stymie Ethanol Industry
An ethanol official industry official says a feared “split the baby” approach to its final rule expected next month on the Renewable Fuel Standard could stymie the industry for years …
A Partnership to Improve Rural Economies
USDA’s Rural Development works with rural electric cooperatives to provide loans and grants for local economic development projects. Rod Bain reports. A Partnership to Improve Rural Economies Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk …
Cook Ground Beef Thoroughly for Safety
With the Memorial Day weekend coming up and a major ground beef recall underway, food safety experts are again urging us to cook ground beef thoroughly to kill any bacteria …
Senate Version of FY15 Ag Appropriations Moves On
The full Senate Appropriations Committee approved their version of the 2015 Fiscal Year funding for USDA and the Food and Drug Administration. Rod Bain has the report. Senate Version of …