…that has brought a much more rapid detection system for foot-and-mouth disease. The Foundation is funded largely by the California Milk Advisory Board, a marketing agreement overseen by CDFA and…
Growth Energy Praises NCGA and NFU’s Work to Highlight the Importance of the RFS to Farm Income
…ethanol production, resulting in a direct decrease in farm income. Tom Buis, co-chairman of Growth Energy, has commended both organizations for highlighting this critical issue for rural America and released…
USDA Awards $113 Million to Support Specialty Crop Production, Grow Opportunities for Rural Communities
…This program develops and disseminates science-based tools to address the needs of specific crops across the entire spectrum of specialty crops production, from researching plant genetics to developing new production…
NPPC Confident TPP Deal Good For U.S. Pork
…foreign markets – and now are valued at nearly $6.7 billion. Last year, exports represented more than a quarter of total U.S. pork production and added more than $62 to…
UC Berkeley to Lead Study of Crop Drought Tolerance
…how sorghum and other cereal crops are affected by future climate scenarios, and will lead to approaches to improve growth and production of sorghum and other crops under water-limiting conditions…
Meat Price Reporting Bill Sent To President
…information on pricing, contracting for purchase, supply and demand conditions for livestock, livestock production and livestock products. “America’s pork producers urge President Obama to sign into law this important legislation,…
The California Kitchen: Chayote Muffins
…2 tsp Baking Powder 1/4 t Salt 2 Eggs 8 fl oz Raw Milk 2 oz Unsalted Butter 1/2 Onion 1 Chayote To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s…
USDA Funds New Pilot Project
…by the industry toward becoming carbon neutral with respect to greenhouse gas emissions, or even carbon negative if policy changes and production advancements work hand-in-hand. The new study shows that…
Commentary: How to Comply with State Sales and Use Tax Rules
…person knows very well if he or she is a farmer or rancher. “Primarily used” in the production and harvesting of agricultural products means at least 51 percent of the…
USDA Extends Dairy Margin Protection Program Deadline
…when the margin – the difference between the price of milk and feed costs – falls below the coverage level selected by the farmer. “The fall harvest is a busy…
Dairy Hearings Underway in Clovis
…used by other states throughout the federal milk marketing order system. Additional features would recognize California quota premium and fluid milk fortification values. The proposals would not modify any existing…
USDA Commits $2.5 Million to Expand New Farmer Education
…training, value-added production, recordkeeping, property inheritance, and crop production practices. “We want to partner with nonprofits, colleges and universities who share USDA’s priority of helping more Americans enter farming as…
Hearing On Proposed California Federal Milk Marketing Order
…93612. The hearing is open to the public. USDA will hear testimony and receive evidence regarding four proposals for a federal milk marketing order in California. The USDA Hearing on…
California’s FREP/WPHA Conference Comes to Seaside November 5-6, 2015
…of fertilizing materials. This conference is intended to improve educational outreach by communicating the application of fertilizing materials on agricultural lands for crop and food production and the use of…