…“Through the Farm Bill we are working with our partners and stakeholders to not only ensure the global competitiveness of our specialty crop producers but to fight back against the…
USDA Announces California Milk Order Outreach Sessions
USDA is holding three public outreach meetings throughout California in May 2015 to provide a forum to review proposals received regarding a California Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO). The outreach…
USDA NASS Continues to Survey Farmers and Landlords for TOTAL Survey
…80,000 farmland owners and producers nationwide, including 3,100 in California, and 120 in Nevada, received TOTAL forms. “We realize that this survey is lengthy and some producers may have questions…
The California Kitchen: Cauliflower Soufflé
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing California Cauliflower Soufflé with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: Bechamel Sauce 1 Cup Milk 1 Clove ½…
‘Rev It Up’ Checkoff Contest Announced
…3-passenger VikingTM EPS 4×4 with specialized accessories valued at $21,728.07. Starting March 16, beef and dairy producers can enter the “Rev It Up” My ROI Checkoff Challenge by visiting the…
USDA to Survey Farmers’ Planting Intentions for 2015
…on their farms. NASS encourages producers to respond online or by mail. Those producers who do not respond by the deadline may be contacted for a telephone or personal interview….
DPR Secretary will speak to regulatory climate at the CCM Showcase
…40 years on the market. “Developing regulations for the sake of development and hamstringing producers without justification is only part of this discussion,” says California Citrus Mutual (CCM) President Joel…
USDA Designates Imperial County in California as a Primary Natural Disaster Area with Assistance to Producers in Arizona
…bright spot in our nation’s economy by sustaining the successes of America’s farmers, ranchers, and rural communities through these difficult times. We’re also telling California producers that USDA stands with…
Agri View: Milk, Home Made
Everett Griner talks about lab produced milk is on the way in today’s Agri View. Milk, Home Made…
Zero Allocations…Again
The definition of balance at the State and Federal level is once again highlighted by an announcement from the Bureau of Reclamation that producers south of the Delta will again…
Secretary Vilsack and Former Agriculture Secretaries Veneman and Glickman Announce Bipartisan Efforts to Expand Trade
…that help U.S. farmers, ranchers, and producers thrive. Signed, Secretary Ed Schafer (2008–2009) Secretary Mike Johanns (2005–2007) Secretary Ann Veneman (2001–2005) Secretary Dan Glickman (1995–2001) Secretary Mike Espy (1993–1994) Secretary…
USDA Provides One-Time Extension of Deadline to Update Base Acres or Yield History for ARC/PLC Programs
…for farm owners and producers to choose ARC or PLC coverage also remains March 31, 2015. “This is an important decision for producers, because these programs provide financial protection against…
Big Fresno Fair Announces New San Joaquin Valley Olive Oil Competition
…competition is open to all olive oil producers in the state of California with olive oil made from the most recent olive harvest. There will be two classes for entries:…
USDA Secretary to Keynote Commodity Classic
…produced by the National Corn Growers Association, American Soybean Association, National Association of Wheat Growers and National Sorghum Producers. Starting in 2016, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers and many of…