USDA APHIS released their final rules for the Importation of Fresh Beef from Northern Argentina and a Region in Brazil. With this step by the Administration, these areas with a…
California Represented in 2015 Beef Leaders Institute
…Mitchell says this lets producers see how CAB has impacted the marketing opportunities for Angus breeders and how cattlemen can reach the Certified Angus Beef® (CAB®) brand target. Visiting four…
Enrollment for 2016 Dairy Margin Protection Program to Begin July 1
…The voluntary program, established by the 2014 Farm Bill, provides financial assistance to participating dairy operations when the margin – the difference between the price of milk and feed costs…
U.S. Wheat Growers See TPA as First Step to Increased Export Opportunity
…to represent the needs and interests of wheat producers before Congress and federal agencies. Based in Washington, D.C., NAWG is grower-governed and grower-funded, and works in areas as diverse as…
The California Kitchen: Green Bean Bacon Souffle
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing green bean bacon souffle with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 1 Cup Milk 1 Clove ½ Onion…
New Support for Producers Affected by Drought
…is announcing that $13.7 million is available to California producers and ranchers through NRCS’s Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), and approximately $6 million remains available to drought-stricken communities through Rural…
Wheat Commission to Conduct Grower Elections
…no later than July 13, 2015. Involvement in the California Wheat Commission enables producers to help determine the Commission’s program and budget priorities. The Commission is also active in several…
Federal Spending Bill Includes Important Provisions for Producers
…director, said the provisions are important to keeping livestock producers in business. This bill would maintain the current grazing fee, fund the range budgets at the same levels as fiscal…
USDA Opens Enrollment Period for Agriculture Risk Coverage
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that eligible producers may now formally enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for…
House Passes Bill to Repeal Mandatory COOL for Beef, Pork, and Chicken
…our nation’s beef, pork, and poultry producers. California exports billions of dollars of commodities and manufactured goods to Canada and Mexico, many of which are produced in the San Joaquin…
House Votes To Repeal ‘COOL,’ Senate Urged To Follow
The National Pork Producers Council is urging the Senate to take up legislation to repeal country of origin labeling requirements for beef, pork and poultry, following today’s House vote to…
USDA Invests $6.7 Million in 544 Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Projects Nationwide
…agricultural producers make energy efficiency improvements such as lighting; heating, ventilation and cooling; irrigation; insulation and motor replacements. When fully operational, these projects are estimated to generate and save 7.3…
The Western View: Google U
…companies – professionals who worked at newspapers, magazines, television networks – where there were editors and producers who had to be satisfied before a story would run. Real journalists still…
“Real California Milk Month” Recipes
…and cookbook from the California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB). Additionally, have you ever wondered how dairy farmers milk 1,200 cows, two to three times per day? If so, here’s a…