…by the Agriculture Council of America. ACA is a nonprofit organization composed of leaders in the agricultural, food and fiber community, dedicating its efforts to increasing the public’s awareness of…
Colombia Increases Ethanol Mandate to 10 Percent
…in the standard. A spokesperson for the U.S. Grains Council says the organization is working with Colombia to ensure the country’s biofuels policies “allow for a competitive market while also…
House Committee Seeking Reauthorization of Animal Drug Legislation
…animal drugs, including generic animal drugs, which are used to support the agency’s approval and market introduction programs. The National Pork Producers Council supports the reauthorization effort, as the group…
The California Kitchen: Corned Beef Untamed
Did you have a sub-par St. Patrick’s Day meal this last weekend? The California Kitchen has a recipe for you. Here is what you will need: 2 lbs of Diced…
South Korea Adopts New Poultry Import Policy
…state will be restricted. That will allow the U.S. to continue shipping poultry and egg products to the Korean market. National Chicken Council President Mike Brown says the U.S. has…
Agri View: Agriculture Problems
…bugs and disease. Georgia blueberry farmers must protect their crops from birds. Which reminds me. California has over a half-millions acres of rice. Their problem is migratory birds. Now, you…
Full 2016 Crop Year Report, Including Ag Exports
In 2016 California’s farms and ranches received more than $46 billion for their output. This represents a decrease of about six percent compared to 2015. Despite this decrease, California remains…
Roof Rat Damage Causing Concern for Growers
Typically more of a problem in urban areas, roof rat damage is causing significant concern for farmers. According to University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UCANR) scientists, roof rats…
CDFA Works to Reinstate Emergency Pest Management Protocols
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is working to reinstate emergency pest management protocols, filing an appeal of a recent Superior Court decision suspending a key portion of…
Celebrating National Artichoke Hearts Day
…Artichoke Hearts Day. According to the California Artichoke Advisory Board, artichokes are a good source of antioxidants, vitamin C, folate and magnesium. The antioxidants in artichokes are very good for…
The California Kitchen: Creamy Horseradish Sauce
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Creamy Horseradish Sauce with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: ½ C Horseradish (Paste) ¼ C…
House Bill Exempts Farms From Reporting Emissions
…The National Pork Producers Council strongly supports the legislation, which is similar to a bipartisan bill introduced last month in the Senate. Sponsored by Reps. Billy Long, R-Mo., and Jim…
Almond Update: Monitor for Irrigation Timing
…heavy rains. Almond Board of California’s Senior Manager of Irrigation and Water Efficiency Spencer Cooper said irrigation timing will be a little different this year depending on your location and…
Livestock Haulers Get Another ELD Waiver
…Producers Council applauded the move. A Department of Transportation rule first issued in 2015 required all commercial truckers involved in interstate commerce to replace their paper driving logs with Electronic…