The 2016 Export Exchange hosted by the U.S. Grains Council and the Renewable Fuels Association comes to a close Wednesday. More than 200 international buyers and end-users of coarse grains…
Agri View: Imported Insects and Diseases
…and insects have cost Florida farmers as much as any other crop we grow. I haven’t even mentioned states like California and Texas. The vast growing region that now grows…
The California Kitchen: Pear Tart Tatine
…T Brown Sugar 2 T Apple Juice 1 T Cinnamon 1 Clove Fresh Pie Crust To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California…
Bullish Agribusiness Opportunities Exist
…gave the keynote address Tuesday to the more than 400 attendees of the Export Exchange 2016 conference. Co-sponsored by the U.S. Grains Council (USGC) and the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA),…
Extension Educators Receive National Honors
…opportunities for early childhood professionals and increased involvement by fathers with their children. A second honor, the National Extension Diversity Award, will go to the University of California Agriculture and…
‘Stealth Visits’ Concern the Livestock Industry
A California egg farm was the victim of “stealth visits” by an animal activist group. Industry groups warn growers to be vigilant about basic security and educating employees. The Animal…
Federal Court to Decide Fate of R-CALF Suit
…challenge to the Beef Checkoff was filed this spring in a Billings, Montana federal court. The Ranchers-Cattlemen Action Legal Fund of the Stockgrowers of America, or R-CALF, filed the lawsuit…
Agri View: Refrigeration
Everett Griner talks about how refrigeration changed food delivery and shipping in today’s Agri View. Refrigeration Do you ever wonder what a squash raised in California and sold in Georgia…
The California Kitchen: Pear and Blue Cheese Sage Crostini with shaved Bacon
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Pear and blue cheese sage crostini with shaved bacon with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need:…
Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook
…demand for relatively low-priced meat protein. Cattle/Beef: August placement of cattle on feed was up 15 percent from the same period last year but, the cattle market continues to confound…
Officials Warn of Flash Flood Potential
Flood and fire officials from the California Department of Water Resources (DWR), CAL FIRE and the National Weather Service (NWS) warn that weather and land conditions across California increase the…
Re-engaging the Industry at Citrus Conference
California Citrus Mutual opened the California Citrus Conference with a political update and a motivational speech to re-engage the industry. The Citrus Research Board brought back its California Citrus Conference…
California Wild Pig Problems: How Much?
…in California isn’t necessarily new, but it is growing. However, University of California (UC) Cooperative Extension Wildlife Specialist Robert Baldwin says despite the damage they do, wild pigs are not…
Ambassadors Make Case for Lame-Duck TPP Vote
…in a recent event hosted by the National Foreign Trade Council. The trade deal includes the U.S. and other countries that collectively make up 40 percent of the world’s Gross…