A new program will help give new California farmers and ranchers some hands-on help to get started in the industry. Hands-on Help for New Producers The United States Department of…
Porksgiving
…who you see is giving back to others. To learn more visit Pork Be Inspired-dot-com where you’ll find great recipes and inspiring stories about producers giving back to their communities….
Agri View: Milk Processing
…for almost a century, but there are still people that will not use it in their homes. Everett Griner talks about milk processing in today’s Agri View. Milk Processing Questions…
Pacific Region Field Crop Review
…and hogs but higher prices for lettuce, milk, apples, and sweet corn. In addition to prices, the indexes are influenced by the monthly mix of commodities producers market. Increased monthly…
California Federal Milk Order Hearing Comes to a Close
The 40-day hearing to promulgate a California Federal Milk Marketing Order came to a close on Wednesday, November 18, 2015, in Fresno, California. Nearly 100 individuals, including many dairy farmers,…
Agri View: Blue Milk
…promotion that is catching on in today’s Agri View. Blue Milk Connect with Shatto Milk Company on Facebook. Image credit: Permission granted for use by Shatto Milk Company, Osborn, Missouri….
Former Ag Secretaries Urge Congress to Pass TPP
…and other countries, we are giving our producers access to new customers and expanding their sales. These sales will generate more farm production, and related activities, that will grow the…
Calif. Nets Nearly $700,000 in USDA Farm-to-School Grants
…farmers and ranchers through its Farm to School Program. Grant recipients in California will receive $672,795. “Farm to school programs work—for schools, for producers, and for communities,” said USDA Secretary…
Pistachio Industry Preparing for Large Crops
…some huge crop numbers based on new plantings and a possible weather change. Matoian says they continue to focus on that future, and market for producers based on those projections….
Thanksgiving Dinner Up
…milk, all in quantities sufficient to serve a family of 10. There is also plenty for leftovers. Foods showing the largest increases this year in addition to turkey were pumpkin…
NRCS Handbook to Support Conservation on Organic Farms
…work with organic producers. Consumer demand for organic products continues to grow. The Organic Trade Association, which represents more than 8,500 organic businesses across 50 states, reports that demand for…
Trans-Pacific Partnership and Japan
…one and increase to 9,000 tons by year 11. Japan will immediately eliminate its 8.5-percent tariffs on lactose and lactose syrup and its 2.9-percent tariff on milk albumin that includes…
Cattlemen Urge Congress to Address Expired Tax Extenders Legislation
…on a stable and predictable tax code in order to plan purchases, make investments, and grow their businesses,” said Ellis. “Each year producers make significant financial determinations, and Congress’ failure…
Farm-to-Food Bank Month a Time for Sharing and Caring
…tremendous support from producers of rice, citrus, fresh fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, and eggs, to name just a few commodities. In fact, more than 120 family farms have worked…