…Shasta reservoir. The overall estimated impacts of the 2016 drought on agriculture are summarized in the table below. Courtesy of UC Davis Survey work on expected surface water deliveries to…
Ranchers, Loggers Express Concerns About Forest Plans
…livestock to wade through the massive paperwork “to find one paragraph that could turn things upside down.” Comments on the plan may be submitted online at http://tinyurl.com/r5comment, by postal mail…
Restaurant Chain Apologizes to Beef Producers
…the announcement this spring, the company announced that it would be bringing back Alberta beef to its restaurants—59 of which are located in Canada—and that it would work with local…
Grains Council Promoting U.S. Sorghum in Peru for Export
The U.S. Grains Council has ramped up its sorghum promotion work in Peru. The Grains Council says the market in Peru is seeing both a significant discount to corn and…
The California Kitchen: Tomato Sauce
…Kitchen: Tomato Sauce 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…
Pear Growers Say Supply, Demand Have Equalized
…it was “coming out of the doldrums,” he said. He worked for a pear grower in the 1970s but spent the next 35 years in the grain business. After moving…
Funding to Train the Next Generation of Agricultural Leaders
…and agricultural systems. This funding invests in experiential learning, including international experiences, for individuals who demonstrate their potential to successfully complete graduate degree programs in disciplines relevant to NIFA’s mission….
NMPF Asks USDA for Assistance
…as additional authorities through the Farm Service Agency, the Food and Nutrition Service, and the Commodity Credit Corporation. Mulhern “Dairy producers here in the United States need assistance to help…
USDA to Approve Non-Browning GM Apple Variety
The Department of Agriculture’s USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service plans to approve a non-browning variety of Fuji apple. The announcement comes following a review concluding the apple does…
Cargill Full Year Earnings Down 11 Percent
Cargill this week reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ending May 31st, 2016. The report comes as the company is on what it calls a…
EU Regulators to Investigate Dow-DuPont Merger
…Both Dow and DuPont said the companies would work with the Commission to address its concerns. Both still expect the deal to close by the end of this year. From…
The California Kitchen: Hollandaise Sauce
…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…
Fertilizer Research and Education Grant Funding
…areas. Further information on the grant program, including timelines, application criteria, and priority research areas are available at: www.cdfa.ca.gov/is/ffldrs/frep/CompetitiveGrantProgram.html All proposals will be reviewed by the FREP’s Technical Advisory Subcommittee…
Two More Trees Identified HLB-Positive
…in movie theaters. All communication asks residents to cooperate with agriculture officials working to protect the community’s citrus. The program will continue to prioritize outreach in the San Gabriel and…