…to the leadership of CropLife.” Novak says he is “grateful to the CLA board” for their selection. Novak has also held leadership positions for the National Pork Board, Indiana commodity…
Under Secretary McKinney to Lead Japan Trade Mission
…departments of agriculture of American Samoa, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Wyoming, Utah, Washington and Oregon, as well as representatives from the following companies…
Celebrating June as Mango Month
…traveled with humans from Asia to the Middle East, East Africa and South America beginning around 300 or 400 A.D. Mangos can be grown successfully in California, Hawaii, Florida and…
USDA Announces $309 Million Investment in Rural Electric Utilities
…will build or improve 1,660 miles of electric line serving rural homes, farms and businesses. USDA is funding infrastructure improvements for utilities in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri,…
Bayer Closes Monsanto Acquisition
…offer employees around the world attractive jobs and development opportunities,” said Werner Baumann, Chairman of the Bayer Board of Management. “Our sustainability targets are as important to us as our…
Celebrating California Invasive Species Action Week
…California. Action Week encourages community members to learn more about what species threaten California and which ones are in their local area. The public can also participate in invasive species…
USDA Announces Producer Approval of California Federal Milk Marketing Order
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that California dairy producers have voted to approve a Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) for the entire State of California. As a result…
Almond Update: Food Quality and Safety Symposium
The Almond Board of California is helping the industry prepare for changes incorporated with the Food Safety Modernization Act. ABC is hosting their 20th Annual Food Quality and Safety Symposium…
National Pork Board Elects New Officers
Steve Rommereim, a pork producer from South Dakota, was elected president of the National Pork Board at the organization’s June board meeting in Des Moines, Iowa, as part of the…
The California Kitchen: Smoked Chicken
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Smoked Chicken with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 whole Fryer Chicken TT S+P Cajun…
Legislative Updates Affecting California Agriculture
…Council of California and the California Invasive Species Advisory Committee to collaborate with state and local authorities in the development of a cure and other suppression methods. AB 2470 charges…
Almond Matters: Preventing Hull Rot
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, preventing hull rot in almond orchards can be the most effective means of keeping trees safe from damage that is caused…
Trump Voters in Midwest States Losing Faith in Administration’s Commitment to Renewable Fuels
New polling shows that voters across three Midwestern states are disappointed with Trump Administration decisions regarding biofuels. Released by the National Biodiesel Board this week, a survey of voters in…
Getting Prepared for the Bovine General Order Implementation
The first deadline associated with the General Order for Confined Bovine Feeding Operations, known as the Bovine General Order, is quickly approaching. The Central Valley Water Quality Control Board adopted…