A new survey shows what the true cost of wage and overtime increases for ag labor might be as producers make plans to adjust to the changes. California agriculture businesses…
The California Kitchen: Beans
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing beans with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: Pinto Beans 1 onion 3 Carrots 3 Celery…
NFU Board Calls on Congress to Assist Struggling Dairy Producers
…and to refund dairy Margin Protection Program premiums. “U.S. dairy farmers are experiencing an extended period of very low milk prices which, unless corrected, will force thousands of farmers out…
Funding for Smart Technology Innovations in Agriculture
…generation of internet-connected agricultural implements and resources through the Cyber Physical Systems program. Funding for this program is made through NIFA’s Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI), authorized by the…
USDA Awards $3.4 Million for Research to Increase Wheat Yields
…wheat varieties with greater yield and help us improve global collaboration on wheat research.” Grants announced include: University of California, Davis, Calif., $1,696,000 University of California, Davis, Calif., $300,000 University…
The California Kitchen: Tortillas
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing tortilla with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4…
Wheat Growers Welcome Actions on China Trade
…a dispute panel in its WTO challenge to China’s trade-distorting market price support programs for wheat, corn and rice. It is a crucial step toward reining in a policy that…
Report on Investments to Grow the Rural Economy
…Program in 2016 to complement its work in the StrikeForce and Promise Zones initiatives. The agency is partnering with community-based financial organizations, private-sector banks and philanthropic organizations to make more…
Christmas Tree Farms Face Balancing Act
…Christmas, the pickings are pretty bad.” California choose-and-cut farms are not the only ones experiencing a lower supply of larger trees. Sam Minturn, executive director of the California Christmas Tree…
Almond Board: 2016 Almond Achievement Award
…an annual assessment on the marketable kernel weight of almonds. The Almond Board of California recognizes the diverse makeup of the California almond industry and values contributions offered by its…
Living Fence
…and its incredibly tough. Other suggestions include: Jujube, Mulberry and Hazel. Image credit: A wonderful time of year on the West Coast. Springtime flowering hedge with California lilacs (blue). Peggy2012CREATIVELENZ/Flickr…
Western Governors Vow Climate Change Fight
…of California, Washington and Oregon made stark warnings that climate change was already harming the Pacific Ocean along which their states lie, according to Reuters. On Tuesday, California Governor Jerry…
Updating the National Poultry Improvement Program
…program, following World Organization for Animal Health guidelines. The updated standards will take effect on February 13, 2017. After the program is fully implemented, and if accepted by our international…
4-H and NASA Partner on Space Age STEM Curriculum
Astronaut and 4-H alumna Peggy Whitson NASA and 4-H, a program of USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), are teaming up with Astronaut and 4-H alumna Peggy Whitson…