The late winter freeze caused significant issues for several different commodities throughout the state and has been especially problematic for the California olive crop. The fluctuating temperatures have created substantial …
The California Kitchen: Mushroom Mardi Gras Mole
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Mushroom Mardi Gras Mole with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 qts beef stock 3 …
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 05-30-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy …
Celebrating National Water a Flower Day
Grab your watering can and head to your garden. Cathy Isom fills you in about why you will want to give extra special attention to flowers today. That’s coming up …
DOJ Approves Bayer Purchase of Monsanto
The U.S. Department of Justice Tuesday approved Bayer Ag’s acquisition of Monsanto, with conditions. The Justice Department says Bayer must sell approximately $9 billion in businesses and assets to BASF. …
NAFTA Talks Continue, Time Running Short
Negotiations of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) continue this week in Washington, as all sides are trying to wrap up the talks quickly. Canada’s foreign minister Chrystia Freeland …
U.S. to Continue With Trade Action Against China
Despite a potential agreement on trade issues between the U.S. and China, the Trump administration will continue to pursue action against China. By mid-June, The U.S. is expected to release …
Beef Supply Facing Mounting Market Pressures
A recent report from Rabobank shows dryness in the south is pointing towards tightening of beef supplies. The Rabobank Beef Quarterly report shows beef cow slaughter numbers are up ten …
USDA Will Not Recognize Third-Party Inspections Regarding Animal Welfare
The Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, or APHIS, will not establish new criteria for recognizing third-party inspection and certification programs when determining the Agency’s own inspection …
Reminder: MPP Enrollment Deadline Looming
Dairy farmers have until Friday to enroll in the retooled dairy Margin Protection Program. The Department of Agriculture set a June first deadline for enrollment in the program that was …
Agri View: Tree Crop and Row Crop Differences
Everett Griner talks about tree crop issues in today’s Agri View. Everett explains to us some of the differences between growing tree crops and growing row crops. You know a …
Dairy Groups Ask for Original Oversight
U.S. dairy producers and manufacturers offered to collaborate with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to continue fostering dairy food safety and job growth, as the agency develops procedures …
Secretary Perdue Receives Request for Dairy Relief Funds
A request for $300 million in dairy relief funds to assist dairy farmers dealing with low milk prices has been made by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. The request that was sent …
Research Funding Recently Approved for Grapevine Viruses
The California Department of Food and Agriculture recently approved $3.4 million in funding for research focused on grapevine viruses. The decision was made the Pierce’s Disease/Glassy-winged Sharpshooter Board meeting held …