…and pork are very competitive, as the production of our key competitors – Australia and the European Union – has moderated and prices have jumped. As U.S. competitiveness continues to…
Agriculture Could Mingle into Next Presidential Debate
…is “more likely than you think,” but not from a favored agricultural source. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, or PETA, has submitted a question regarding animal agriculture for…
U.S. Imports of Vietnam Rice lower on Pesticide Violations
…are, frankly, happy with the disruption,” because “there is no need to import jasmine rice from more than 11,000 miles away when we grow it in the United States.” For…
Early-Autumn Weather Affects Coastal Crops
…the days were warm, which obviously builds ripeness and sugar, the nights were cold, which helps the grapes to maintain acidity and contributes to creating really beautiful, balanced wine,” McGaughy…
New Toolkit for Teachers
…chicken, chickpeas, cucumbers, dates, eggs, figs, garlic, grapefruits, grapes, green beans, honeydew, kiwi fruit, leaf lettuce, lemons, lima beans, milk, mushrooms, nectarines, oats, olives, onions, oranges, peaches, pears, pecans, peppers,…
Almond Board: Achievement Award Nominations Due
…get your nominations in for the Almond Achievement Award. Bob Mahoney, who works with Cooperative Extension in Tehama County, tells us more about the Almond Achievement Award and what qualities…
Thaw Food with Water
…But if you’re planning to grill, don’t use the microwave to thaw meat because, though it will thaw quickly, it can be hard on meat, making it a little tougher…
Species of Bee Officially Endangered
…fund protection efforts. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Image credit: By Katja Schulz from Washington, D. C., USA (Yellow-faced Bee) [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons…
Cargill Sales and Net Earnings Higher in 2016
…purchased Five Star Custom Foods, which specializes in cooked protein products for the foodservice and food manufacturing sectors, with facilities in Fort Worth, Texas, and Nashville, Tennessee. Cargill is selling…
The California Kitchen: Tomato Phyllo Tart
…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: untamedchef777…
Forestry Experts Say Tree Mortality Brings Added Risk
…that 66 million trees—mostly pine species—have died in the southern Sierra alone, due to bark beetle infestations, drought, wildfire and climate change. One question now, experts say, is what will…
The California Kitchen: Pasta with Fresh Tomato Sauce
…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…
Food and Agriculture Co-op Income Again Sets Record
…Inc., a fuel, grain and food cooperative based in Inver Grove Heights, Minn., remains the nation’s largest cooperative in the United States, with $34.7 billion in total business volume for…
Safety-Net Payments to Farmers
…program information including frequently asked questions, visit www.fsa.usda.gov/arc-plc. Payments are made to producers who enrolled base acres of barley, corn, grain sorghum, lentils, oats, peanuts, dry peas, soybeans, wheat and…