Almond growers have a new practice they can implement around hull split this year to reduce aflatoxin issues. The new tool is AF36, which can be seeded into an orchard…
Agri View: Oklahoma Wildfire Losses
…those wildfires that swept through Oklahoma earlier this year. Just like those that swept through Montana and California last year. The damage will take years to erase. Unofficially, 350,000 acres…
The California Kitchen: Osso Bucco
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Osso Bucco with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 4 Oxtails TT S+P 4 T Oil…
Senate Agriculture Committee Approves Farm Bill
…Program sought by NMPF, including improved coverage levels and greater program flexibility. The measure raises the maximum covered margin to $9/cwt. and adjusts the minimum percentage of milk that can…
Cauliflower Consumption Grows with Changing Diet Trends
…cauliflower consumption comes as good news for California growers, as the state is responsible for approximately 90 percent of all production. The increase in demand naturally resulted in the growth…
Senate Farm Bill Receives Stamp of Approval from CFBF
…changes that were made to a dairy donation program, along with continued funding for several different types of conservation programs and the maintenance of trade programs that provide necessary market…
Agri View: Romaine Lettuce Waste
…in Arizona. Nearly 100 people in 15 states were hospitalized. You see, California farmers grow more Romaine lettuce than Arizona. Tons of good, healthy, Romaine lettuce grown in California were…
USDA Extends Application Deadline for Dairy Margin Protection Program
Re-enrollment Continues Through June 22, Dairy producers urged to act now U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced the re-enrollment deadline for the Margin Protection Program (MPP) for Dairy will be…
NACD Reacts To Senate Ag Committee Farm Bill Draft
…programs to the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), while at the same time authorizing a grant program that would erode the current conservation system with its appropriate checks and balances….
Virulent Newcastle Disease Update
CDFA and the USDA are continuing their joint project to eradicate a recent outbreak of virulent Newcastle disease (VND) in Southern California. Detections have occurred at a small number of…
Celebrating National Red Rose Day
…June. The state of California produces 60% of American roses, however most roses sold on Valentine’s Day are imported from South America. And almost all of the long stem roses…
House Farm Bill Still Uncertain
…work requirements included in the House version of the bill under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Senate leadership expressed hope that the Senate could pass its version of the farm…
Mexico Calling for Flexibility in NAFTA Talks
…is focused on automobile trade, dairy is a sticking point for Canada, which is not backing away from its dairy program. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Agri View: What Worries People
A Heart for Animals/Alexas Fotos/Pixabay Everyone has things they worry about. What tops your list? For today’s program Everett Griner talks about a survey on what worries people the most…