…California agriculture and it is crucial for us to have accurate data about this key sector of the economy,” said NASS Pacific Regional Director, Chris Messer. “We will contact more…
NMPF Statement on Decision to Purchase Cheese to Help Dairy Farmers
“We appreciate the prompt action taken by the U.S. Department of Agriculture today to purchase $20 million worth of cheese products to donate to food assistance programs, following the request…
Low Supply Restricts Pecan Products
…for other nuts like peanuts or almonds, you may think of peanut butter or almond milk. The pecan industry hasn’t seen much success moving into those types of products. Dees…
USDA to Purchase Surplus Cheese, Continue to Assist Dairy Producers
…Hill to explain the programs. Listen to the full interview: Secretary Vilsack on Dairy Programs The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced plans to purchase approximately 11 million pounds of cheese…
August Dairy Market Report
…as a reminder of the painful dairy situation during the first part of the year,the Margin Protection Program margin reached its lowest bimonthly level since the program’s 2014 start. The…
Ritchie Bros.’ Largest-Ever Tipton, CA Auction
…to online bidders, from as far away as Hungary, Poland and Australia. Approximately 72 percent of the equipment was sold to buyers from California. Every item was sold without minimum…
Pesticide Resistant Whitefly Poses Threat to U.S. Crops
…Florida, followed by high infestations in field-grown tomato crops. MEAM1 rapidly spread across the southern United States to Texas, Arizona and California, where extreme field outbreaks occurred during the early…
Agri View: Eucalyptus
Everett Griner talks about the need for the eucalyptus tree in today’s Agri View. Eucalyptus The Eucalyptus tree was brought to California from Australia in the 1850’s. The reason is…
The California Kitchen: Parmesan Carrot Souffle
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: 2 Large Carrots 2 Cups Heavy…
Why Growers Needed Pecan Marketing Order
…Executive Director of the Georgia Pecan Growers, was in California this month for the California Pecan Growers Association Conference. A major topic for the industry is the new federal marketing…
Federal Review of Cattle Markets to Last Months
…Group implemented new rules aimed at enhancing livestock market trading. The new measures include reduced trading hours and adding livestock contracts to the CME Globex Messaging Efficiency Program, which caps…
The California Kitchen: Eggplant Bison Moussaka
…today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on Roku, Amazon…
California’s Strawberry Industry Without Methyl Bromide?
…California’s peer-reviewed journal California Agriculture examines the impact of the methyl bromide phaseout on strawberries, California’s third most valuable crop, behind only almonds and grapes, with annual farmgate sales of…
Almond Update: Raising Money for FFA Scholarships
Participants in the Almond Leadership Program are raising $20,000 for scholarships for FFA members. Rory Crowley, assistant operations manager for Nicolas Nut Company and participant in the Almond Leadership Program,…