…additional losses or their application was disapproved because it was filed late. In February, Congress passed the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, which made several changes to these two disaster…
Almond Matters: Addressing Alternaria Issues
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, Alternaria issues are most commonly seen in the south San Joaquin Valley and western areas of the Sacramento Valley, but the…
Producers Getting Whiplash from Trade Back-and-Forth
…is hard on commodity markets. It also jeopardizes relationships with overseas commodity buyers. Jones says countries are already looking for other buyers. As an example, she points out that Mexico…
Humane Society of the U.S. Rating is Downgraded Again
…February, Animal Charity Evaluators rescinded its HSUS recommendation because “ACE considers ethical leadership and a healthy work environment to be important components for an effective charity.” From the National Association…
Nation’s Number Two Milk Processor Continues to Close Plants
Dean Foods, the nation’s number-two milk producer behind Nestle, continues to shutter businesses in cost-cutting moves. Milk Business Dot Com says supply-and-demand economics appears to be the driving force behind…
Agri View: Healthy Foods or Not
…other food may cause cancer, or heart disease. No, it is not really that bad, but it isn’t far. Look at me. It has been condemned by more health groups…
The California Kitchen: Mushroom Mardi Gras Mole
…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 Untamed Chef…
Reminder: MPP Enrollment Deadline Looming
…so already. The new program is retroactive for all of 2018. For more information and enrollment, farmers are encouraged to contact their local Farm Service Agency office. From the National…
Agri View: Tree Crop and Row Crop Differences
…if the weather is dry. The progress of the crop is up to the tree itself. It doesn’t mean a grower doesn’t have to work his trees. There is fertilizer….
Dairy Groups Ask for Original Oversight
…Shellfish Sanitation Conference or the National Conference on Interstate Milk Shipments (NCIMS). In a letter sent to FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, NMPF and USDEC praised the commissioner’s commitment to “unlock…
Research Funding Recently Approved for Grapevine Viruses
…at Foundation Plant Services at UC Davis. The Wine Communications Group reports that the money will be used for six research projects related to Pierce’s Disease (PD), along with nine…
Agri View: Chicken Pickin’ Meat Processing Labor
…on by a migrant population. Labor comes and goes. It is almost adequate in the planning, growing, and harvesting seasons. It changes during the following months. Scientists showed us that…
Agri View: Use of Water on the Farm
…It causes a lot of people to complain. Farmers uses to much water. Think about what would happen if farmers stopped using it. There would be a lot of empty…
Dairy Farmers Have Until June 1 to Apply for Improved Safety Net under MPP
…by not submitting a form. For more information, visit www.fsa.usda.gov/dairy. Contact your local FSA county office to enroll in the program. To find your local FSA county office, visit https://www.farmers.gov/….