In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing parmesan carrot souffle with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 4 Carrots 1 Cup Heavy Cream…
CRP Incentive For Forest Land Management
Brad Pfaff of the Farm Service Agency explains a new financial incentive for management of forests on lands enrolled under the Conservation Reserve Program. Forest Land Management…
U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council Members Named
…U.S. Secretary of Agriculture administer the program. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) provides oversight of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council in accordance with the Commodity Promotion, Research and Information Act…
National Processed Raspberry Council Members Named
…Raspberry Council is available online at https://www.ams.usda.gov/rules-regulations/research-promotion/raspberries, or from AMS’ Specialty Crops Program, Promotion and Economics Division at (202) 720-9915. For more information about research and promotion programs, visit www.ams.usda.gov/rules-regulations/research-promotion….
Central Valley Growers Welcome Cold
…California Citrus Mutual estimates Central Valley citrus growers spent a total of $25.1 million in frost protection this weekend alone to protect the region’s $2.5 billion crop. In sum, temperatures…
President Signs Water Bill with Drought Provisions
A national water bill with drought provisions for California was signed into law which means increased water deliveries to San Joaquin Valley and Southern California farms and businesses. President Barrack…
Survey Shows Potential Cost of Ag Labor Pay Laws
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…