The California Farm Bureau Federation said it hopes today’s failure of an immigration measure in the U.S. House of Representatives will ultimately set the stage for Congress to resolve longstanding…
Erin Fitzgerald Hired to Lead U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance as New CEO
…(DMI), which is a forum for the dairy community to address the needs and expectations of consumers. “The USFRA Board of Directors is pleased to hire Erin Fitzgerald as our…
The California Kitchen: Butter Poached Prawns
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Butter Poached Prawns with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 LB butter 1 Lb 16/20…
American Farm Bureau Board Votes Unanimously to Support Goodlatte AG Act Provisions
The American Farm Bureau Federation’s board of directors voted unanimously to support House passage of H.R. 4760, a broad immigration bill, based on the strength of agricultural labor provisions included…
Almond Update: Room for Growth in Second Largest Market
India is the second largest market for California almond exports, as of last year. Cultural traditions have helped fuel that market, but the Almond Board of California said there is…
Grant Awarded for Studying Livestock Antimicrobials Impact
A $3.1 million grant will fund research studying the impacts of California’s new legislation limiting the use of antimicrobial drugs given to livestock raised in the state. Meat industry publication…
Agri View: Strawberry Consumption
…a crop grown widely in the United States. You likely know that most of the crop from California. One reason is the long and mild winters. You probably don’t know…
Almond Matters: Keeping Orchards Healthy During Hull Split
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, hull split is right around the corner and many growers are making the necessary preparations to keep their orchard healthy as…
Optimism Surrounds Upcoming House Farm Bill Vote
…from California visits with FCA Executive Director Jim Handley during the Youth Appreciation Luncheon during this week’s Florida Cattlemen’s Association Annual Convention in Orlando. “This time around, assuming we get…
National FFA Organization and ASTA Sign Historic Memorandum of Understanding
…regarding the three-component model. Jerry Flint, with Corteva Agriscience™, Agriculture Division of DowDuPont, a member of the National FFA Foundation Sponsors’ Board and the incoming 2018-19 ASTA Chair helped drive…
USDA Issues Warning of Newcastle Virus to Commercial Poultry
The Department of Agriculture says at least 18 outbreaks of Virulent Newcastle Disease have been confirmed in backyard chickens in Southern California. The outbreaks prompted the Animal and Plant Health…
Celebrating National Pollinator Week
…insects are essential partners to farmers and ranchers in production much of our food supply. The state of California provides producers with conservation assistance to promote wise stewardship of lands…
Important Industry Updates Presented at Spring Citrus Meeting
…the disease it causes Huanglongbing (HLB) which has been growing at an alarming rate in Southern California in the past few years. “It’s definitely exploded,” said UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE)…
Frozen Produce Just as Nutritious as Fresh
…Research conducted at the University of California Davis compared the nutritional value of several commodities to evaluate a difference between fresh and frozen. The study tested the difference between freezing…