…solve societal challenges. NIFA support for the best and brightest scientists and extension personnel has resulted in user-inspired, groundbreaking discoveries that combat childhood obesity, improve and sustain rural economic growth,…
Dairy Exports Higher for 11 Straight Months
…dot com reports that dairy exports topped year-ago levels once again for the eleventh straight month. Exports of products like milk powder, cheese, butterfat, whey, and lactose were up 12…
Fatal Injuries Reported in Wisconsin Corn Mill Explosion
…low, according to a study by Purdue University released in February of this year. According to the company’s website, construction on the Cambria corn mill was completed in 1991. It’s…
Raise Your Glass to National Dairy Month!
…cows. (CDFA) Around 33 percent of the total U.S. exports of dairy products come from California. (CDFA) For more California milk facts and information about National Dairy Month, visit www.realcaliforniamilk.com….
Almond Board: Almond Conference Registration Open
…to the report: Register and find more information at www.almondconference.com. From the Almond Board of California: The Almond Conference, now in its 45th year, reached several notable milestones in 2016…
The California Kitchen: Mushroom Udon
…AgNet West. 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…
FARM Animal Care Program Seeks Producer Feedback
…identified directly. Processors and cooperatives can contact dairyfarm@nmpf.org or Kayla Calvin at Colorado State kaylacalvin26@gmail.com if they want their organization to participate. Individual producers can take the online version or…
The California Kitchen: Cajun Mushroom Risotto Carbonara
…4 Eggs To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. California Kitchen 2016_0d5aff7b-2e4a-40d9-8670-692851f56d371.jpg” rel=”attachment wp-att-56279″> For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com…
USDA Revises Angus Certification Requirements
…and marketing, with the proposals to take effect on July 1. A Meating Place Dot Com article says the revised specifications for phenotypic evaluations require that cattle have a main…
Citrus Disease HLB Detection and Quarantine in Orange County
…citrus psyllid. CDFA, in cooperation with the USDA and the Orange County Agricultural Commissioner, has begun an extensive survey and limited treatment program in response to the detections. CDFA crews…
Plant Health and Production Workforce Funding from USDA
…to produce a secure, nutritious food supply for a growing population.” AFRI is USDA’s flagship competitive grants program for foundational and translational research, education, and extension projects in the food…
Farm Service Agency County Committee Nomination Period Begins June 15
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today that the nomination period for local Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees begins on Wednesday, June 15, 2017. “County committees allow farmers and…
Celebrating National Wine Day
…coming up on This Land of Ours. Today you can pour a glass of your favorite wine to celebrate and participate in National Wine Day. Celebrated on this…
New Proposal Could Protect Farm Workers from Deportation
The American agriculture industry relies on foreign workers, especially at harvest time. The website Eater Dot Com reports a group of Democrats has introduced legislation that would give farm workers…