May 31 Deadline for Feed Grains, Upland Cotton, Soybeans and Minor Oilseeds U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Richard Fordyce reminds producers of the May 31, …
High Protein Grain You Can Grow in Your Garden
If you are a person unable to eat rice, and may be on a high protein diet, Cathy Isom lets you know about a popular grain you can grow in …
Concerning Year for Weedy Rice With Discovery of New Biotype
The last year seemed to be a concerning one in terms of weedy rice issues in California. While the year ultimately ended with overall low occurrences of the weed species, …
China Accepts U.S. Rice Imports, a Sign of a Warming Relationship
In what seems to be a sign of a warming relationship between the two top economies in the world, China has officially welcomed rice imports from American farmers. While it’s …
Significance of USMCA on American Rice Industry
Although the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) still needs to be ratified by the required legislative bodies, the U.S. rice industry stands ready to reap the benefits of the agreement. “Mexico …
Series of Rice Grower Meetings Coming Up in January
University of California Cooperative Extension will be hosting a series of winter meetings for rice growers in several areas of northern California throughout the month of January. “So, this year …
Celebrating National Oatmeal Day
In today’s program, Cathy Isom is celebrating America’s favorite breakfast food. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Celebrating National Oatmeal Day Whether it’s for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, …
Grain Industry Seeks to Modernize Global Ag Commodity Trade
The world’s largest grain processors are jointly seeking to standardize and digitize global agriculture shipping transactions. Archer Daniels Midland, Bunge, Cargill and Louis Dreyfus announced the collaboration this week in …
WASDE Anticipates Lower Harvests for Corn and Soybeans
The October World Ag Supply and Demand (WASDE) report predicts corn and soybean yields will both be lower than previously expected. Corn production is forecast at 14.78 billion bushels, down …
The California Kitchen: Steamed Rice
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Steamed Rice with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 C Arborio Rice 4 C Water …
September USDA Stocks Report Bearish
The USDA reported larger than expected inventories of corn, soybeans, and wheat in its September 1st Stocks Report, which analysts call bearish for the markets. The corn supplies came in …
Celebrating National Drink Beer Day
Continuing her series on celebrating foods, Cathy Isom lets you know why you’ll want to toast to your favorite lager or ale today. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. …
WASDE Predicts Second-largest Corn Crop, Record Soybean Crop
The Latest World Agriculture Supply and Demand report predicts the second-largest corn crop for the United States this year and a record soybean crop. Corn production is forecast at 14.82 …
University Analysis: EPA’s Refiner Waivers Could Cost Ethanol Industry $20 Billion in Losses
A recent analysis by economists at the University of Missouri’s Food and Agriculture Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) shows that the U.S. ethanol industry could lose 4.6 billion gallons of domestic …