…Pennsylvania led the nation in farms selling their products directly to consumers with over 6,000 operations. Only eight percent of U.S. operations were selling directly to consumers through an online…
Panera Makes Animal Welfare Pledge for Broilers
…“It is our hope that leadership by companies like Panera will continue to be a catalyst for animal welfare across the industry.” The company wants these standards in place by…
CA Dairy Farmers Navigating Methane Reduction Bill
Dairy farmers in California now have more to consider in running their day-to-day operations. An article on Milk Business Dot Com says farmers face water issues, regulatory burdens, and the…
The California Kitchen: Brown Sugar w/ Honey and Walnut Carrots
…California Kitchen For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on Roku, Amazon Fire, Google TV and apple TV Follow…
CCM Response to Argentinian Lemon Rule
…“as I battle a number of introduced pests in order to provide a quality product for American consumers. As my costs go up I become less competitive in a fresh…
Almond Board of California Announces 2017 Election
…must be submitted to ABC by Jan. 20, 2017, at Almond Board of California, 1150 9th Street, Suite 1500, Modesto, CA 95354. Almond Board ensures industry compliance with marketing order…
Canada Releases Six Ranches Under Quarantine for Bovine TB
…“appropriate testing” of the six ranches released from quarantine have been completed on the cattle at those locations. Online publication AgCanada reports quarantines still apply on about 45 premises —…
The California Kitchen: Parmesan Carrot Souffle
…these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on Roku, Amazon Fire, Google TV and apple TV Follow Albert on: Facebook, LinkedIn: Albert J. Hernandez the…
U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council Members Named
…of participating stakeholders. For information on the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council, contact Maureen Pello at (503) 632-8848, or email Maureen.Pello@ams.usda.gov. For more information about research and promotion programs, visit www.ams.usda.gov/rules-regulations/research-promotion….
National Processed Raspberry Council Members Named
…Raspberry Council is available online at https://www.ams.usda.gov/rules-regulations/research-promotion/raspberries, or from AMS’ Specialty Crops Program, Promotion and Economics Division at (202) 720-9915. For more information about research and promotion programs, visit www.ams.usda.gov/rules-regulations/research-promotion….
Is 2017 A Turnaround Year For Farmers
At least one company is predicting 2017 to be something of a turnaround year for farmers. An Ag Web Dot Com article says 2017 could see a “global supply pullback”…
Panel Hears EPA Testimony on Glyphosate
…consensus is that based on the scientific data EPA has collected, glyphosate is unlikely to cause cancer in humans. In addition to the EPA presentation, the panel also took public…
Survey Shows Potential Cost of Ag Labor Pay Laws
…to counter costs. These include reducing California production, shifting to less labor-intensive crops and mechanization. Each of these options either reduces farmworker hours and wages or eliminates jobs entirely. Of…
The California Kitchen: Beans
…www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on Roku, Amazon Fire, Google TV and apple TV Follow Albert on: Facebook, LinkedIn: Albert J. Hernandez the Untamed Chef IG:…