In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing portabella crostini with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 3 Large Portobello Mushrooms 2 Bolio Breads…
Water Action Plan Progress Highlighted
…water bond passed overwhelmingly by California voters in November 2014. The 2016 summary of accomplishments was prepared by the California Natural Resources Agency, California Environmental Protection Agency, and the California…
California Cherries Hope to Snap Bad Streak
…are the reasons for the unfortunate streak. The California Cherry Board hopes the colder temperatures will make this year a success. The last several seasons have been tough on California…
Efforts in Senate to Curb Antiquities Act Abuses
…Whitehouse.gov In Photos: President Obama Designates 3 National Monuments in California February 17, 2016, by Tanya Somanader, Clay Dumas Summary: President Obama has protected more acres of public lands and…
November Pork Exports Set Record
…strong momentum going in the New Year.” Mexico a powerful pacesetter, but positive results across the board for U.S. pork Demand for U.S. pork gained further momentum in Mexico in…
USDA Wants Dismissal of “Pork, the Other White Meat” Lawsuit
…the Other White Meat” trademarks to the National Pork Board. NPPC sold the trademarks to Pork Board for $35 million dollars, financed over 20 years, making the annual payment $3…
USDA Seeks National Mango Board Nominees
…board includes eight importers, two domestic producers, seven foreign producers, and one first handler. The Board meets periodically to plan and review marketing and research activities that benefit the industry….
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Board Appointments
Appointments have been named to the National Watermelon Promotion Board, the American Egg Board and the National Potato Promotion Board. Information on each of these groups and their appointees is…
Farmers Urge Their Peers to Define ‘Sustainability’ for Themselves
…outreach is also a sustainability factor for Geigle. “We’re active on our county Farm Bureau board and in our children’s sports. I helped coach my son’s youth baseball league and…
Bayer Honors Robert Hutmacher as 2017 Cotton Specialist of the Year
The highly respected Extension Cotton Specialist for the University of California is recognized for his commitment to growers and leadership across the industry Dr. and Mrs. Robert Hutmacher An Extension…
USDA Expands Help to Women and Hispanic Farmers
…Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service and Rural Development programs in California, Missouri, New Mexico and Texas. USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack says: “The Ombudsperson is another avenue for producers…
Still Searching, For an Ag Secretary
…represent the 3rd Congressional District of Indiana. Members of the Trump team this week said the President-elect is searching for the “most qualified” person to run the department. Former California…
New Congress Likely to Address Regulatory Reform
…that we face—the paperwork, expectations, rules, laws, fees, permits, penalties, including criminal penalties—all of that goes under this big umbrella,” said Josh Rolph, California Farm Bureau Federation Federal Policy manager….
Almond Board: Helping Honey Bees
…governed by a nine-member board. Our board members are beekeepers representing the major national and state beekeeping organizations. Four scientific advisors review research proposals and provide recommendations to the board….