…I grew up in cattle country, and I was taught to tip your hat to a lady. And you take it off in a home, church, restaurant or theater. In…
Raisin Prices Offset by Lower Production
…in the state of California. This coming year, when the numbers are reported, they’re probably going to look like 155,000 acres,” Barserian said. Listen to the interview below. Jeff Bitter…
Congress Member Questions Trump’s Ability to Withdraw From NAFTA
…Foreign Trade Council. Kind said he believes any tariff changes would “have to come under Congress.” Kind represents Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District, which Kind calls one of the most productive…
Agri View: Cattle Rustling or Cruelty
Everett Griner talks about cattle being shot with rifles in today’s Agri View. Is this cattle rustling or cruelty to animals? Cattle Rustling or Cruelty Image credit: Cattle Rustling 101/NC…
Developing the Next Generation of California Farmers
…next generation for future success in agriculture. The University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) program has also been a key figure in training young farmers and ranchers to thrive in…
Almond Board: Almond Leadership Program
We continue our series on the Almond Leadership Program by the Almond Board of California. Sabrina Hill talks with Cameron White of Sierra View Ranch, who is a past participant…
Agri View: Rebuilding the Cattle Export Trade
Everett Griner talks about China lifting the import ban on U.S. beef, and what this means for the cattle and beef export trade in today’s Agri View. Rebuilding the Cattle…
USDA Offers Support to People and Communities Affected by California Wildfires
Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett announced that USDA is making resources available to help rural people and communities recover from the effects of California wildfires. “While…
USDA Strengthens Agricultural Sciences at Hispanic-Serving Institutions
…California-Merced, Merced, California, $250,000 University of California-Riverside, Riverside, California, $250,000 University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, $250,000 University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras Campus, San Juan, Puerto Rico, $250,000 University…
2016 Crop Experienced Lowest Raisin Prices in Over a Decade
…in prices for the 2000 crop. An oversupply of raisins was the major contributor to such low prices. California packers were holding onto a significant amount of product from the…
National Council of Farmer Cooperatives Lists Farm Bill Priorities
The National Council of Farmer Cooperatives is urging Congress to finish the next farm bill on time. In releasing the organization’s farm bill priorities Tuesday, President and CEO Chuck Conner…
Register for the Latino Farmer Conference
…years of farming dates in Southern California. A Latino farmer panel discussion will be followed by the first session of workshops. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear speakers present…
USDA Offers Help to California Agriculture
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has set aside $4 million to help farmers and ranchers impacted by the California wildfires recover. USDA also announced Monday that households impacted by…
U.S. Milk Production Slows Increase Level
…remain at 9.4 million. This is the fifth consecutive month of cow numbers at or above the 9.4 million level. California again reported a drop in milk production, down 3.4…