…testimony on Tuesday at a hearing before the House Agriculture Livestock and Foreign Agriculture Subcommittee. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the National Pork Producers Council both testified in favor…
65 Percent Water Allocations for CVP
…somewhere near 140% of normal in Northern California, there is no reasonable explanation to how an announcement of a 65% allocation makes sense. Delta outflows have well exceeded 25 million…
Milk Production Drops, Costs Rise from 2014
The California Dairy Statistics Annual for 2015 reported total milk production was down 3.4 percent, the number of dairy cows was down 2.3 percent, milk per cow was down 1.1…
Strengthening Dairy Safety Net Program Must be Priority as Farm Bill Discussions Commence
…milk prices and the cost of purchasing feed for dairy cattle. Farmers can choose to pay higher premiums for additional levels of margin coverage, although a decreasing number have elected…
Pacific Region Poultry and Egg Report
California Egg Production California’s egg production during February totaled 264 million, down 37 million from January’s production and down 11 million from February 2016. The all layers during the month…
Argentina Lemon Rule Postponed Again
…went into effect January 20. California Citrus Mutual (CCM) widely opposes the decision to allow fruit to be imported from a region that California industry representatives say is pest- and…
Agri View: Rain, Rain Go Away
Everett Griner talks about California drenched buy much needed rain in today’s Agri View. Rain, Rain Go Away The old adage, “careful what you might pray for, you might get…
The California Kitchen: Mediterranean Green Beans with Feta Cheese
…the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. California Kitchen For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream…
USDA Announces Funding to Support Antimicrobial Resistance Research
…for use in modern swine and beef cattle production systems. Colorado State University scientists are using DNA analysis to determine possible links between food animal production and AMR-related illness. NIFA…
Almond Matters: Making Ag Day, Everyday
…to kick-start the movement. “I am not from California, but I know that the almonds and the other products that are grown here really depend on water,” Mold said. “Some…
Subcommittee Examines Livestock Producer Perspectives on Next Farm Bill
…respective industries as well as their priorities for the upcoming farm bill. “From onerous federal rules and regulations to cattle fever ticks to foot-and-mouth disease, it’s no secret our nation’s…
The California Kitchen: Hot Wok Spicy Green Beans with Black Bean Paste and Hoisin
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing hot wok spicy green beans with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 4 T Sesame Oil…
NPPC Farm Bill Priority: FMD Vaccine Bank
The U.S. pork industry’s top priority for the next Farm Bill is establishing a Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine bank, the National Pork Producers Council told a House Agriculture subcommittee in…
Pesticide Rule Revisions Help, Still Unneeded
…is the elimination of the need for a grower to notify nearby schools and daycares 48-hours prior to application. Western Agricultural Processors Association and California Cotton Ginners Association President and…