Rice production in the United States is down 20 percent compared to last year, while futures prices for the commodity are up 30 percent from a year ago. Online source…
Almond Board: Leadership Program Fundraiser for FFA
…Conference. In 2016, the Almond Leadership Program participants were challenged to raise $15,000. With the help of nearly 50 companies and individuals who donated items and made online bids, more…
2017 Census of Agriculture Gets Underway
…can respond to the census online or by mail. We highly recommend the updated online questionnaire. We heard what people wanted and we made responding to the census easier than…
Winter Mushroom Foraging
…slow. Go through the ID points, and seek the advice of experts. Checking pictures online or on social media sites to get some help verifying your find. I’m Cathy Isom……
Farm Bureau Survey Reveals Lowest Thanksgiving Dinner Cost in Five Years
…increase over the past year (available online at http://www.bls.gov/news.release/cpi.nr0.htm), the Farm Bureau survey shows a 1.5 percent decline. After adjusting for inflation, the cost of a Thanksgiving dinner is $20.54,…
Bringing Persimmons into the Limelight
…published online in Food Science & Nutrition. Scientists identified the best cultivars for making dried chip-style persimmons and determined how well consumers liked these snacks. Out of 40 cultivars, volunteer…
Register for the Western Alfalfa and Forage Symposium
…consist of an alfalfa hay quality workshop which will combine lectures and demonstrations of hay quality. A presentation on forage digestibility will take place directly after lunch, followed by a…
USDA to Measure Final 2017 Row Crop Production and Grain Stocks with Two End-of-Year Surveys
…estimates for row crops. The survey also asks about grain stocks stored on-farm. When producers receive the surveys, they have the option to respond using the secure online questionnaire or…
China Online Mall To Buy Large Amounts of Beef and Pork
…780 percent year-over-year, with imported meat accounting for more than 30 percent of those sales. Online orders for fresh and frozen meat come chiefly from first and second-tier cities, leaving…
“Growing Together” Latino Farmer Conference an Annual Success
…Desert, CA. Attendees had to register in advance, as space was limited. Three different workshops are following the opening keynote address by Bautista. The Bautista family of Mecca, Calif., grows…
What is a Cold Frame? Why You Need One
…your garden lately please report them to GrowVeg at http://BigBugHunt.com If you love growing your own food, why not take a look at GrowVeg’ online Garden Planner which is available…
Almond Board: Leadership Program Personal Experience
…2018 Almond Leadership Program are due by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 8, 2017. To learn more, go online to www.almonds.com More from the Almond Board: As a member of…
Another Successful California Small Farm Conference
…was a comprehensive look at farmers markets. The second day of the conference offered three workshop sessions throughout the day. The morning session hosted presentations on topics including farm management,…
Clever Ways for a Sustainable Halloween
…make new ones. Check with friends or online swaps. A more sustainable Halloween doesn’t have to be too tricky. After all, our planet is the ultimate treat. I’m Cathy Isom……