…the biannual legislative fly-in of the National Pork Producers Council. In addition to the TPP, more than 130 producers from 20 states Wednesday and Thursday urged their senators and representatives…
Livestock Groups Launch Website on Antibiotic Changes
…groups include the Animal Health Institute, the National Pork Producers Council, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, and the Animal Agriculture Alliance. A news release from the Animal Health Institute says…
The California Kitchen: Pineapple Honey Glazed Ham
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing pineapple honey glazed ham with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: Honey Maple Syrup 4 Lb…
Western View: The Heritage of our National Parks
…Yosemite valley. In 1864, President Lincoln signed legislation that gave Yosemite and Mariposa Big Trees to the people of California, with the agreement that it would be used and preserved…
New Markets Sought for Walnut Sector
…have to be reasonable.” Dennis Balint, executive director of the California Walnut Board and CEO of the California Walnut Commission, said the state has experienced increases in crop size and…
World Dairy Expo® Introduces New Category to Youth Fitting Contest
…this contest is Wednesday, October 5 at 5:00 p.m. As in past years, youth participants do not need to be an Expo dairy cattle exhibitor to participate in either of…
Bayer, Monsanto Announce Agreement
…Digital Farming activities for the combined business will be based in San Francisco, California. “This combination is a great opportunity for employees, who will be at the forefront of innovation…
California Governor Signs Farm Worker Overtime Bill
…Retail buyers will purchase products from other states to keep their costs down as higher production costs will drive prices on California goods higher. He added, “California farmers compete with…
The California Kitchen: Sweet Potato Casserole
…T Brown Sugar 1 T Raw Butter 1 oz Molasses 8 oz Marshmallows Salt/Pepper To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen…
September Crop Production Report
…on an objective measurement survey conducted in California’s Central Valley from July 9 to September 1. The objective survey measurements indicated that fruit set and the average fruit size were…
USDA Seeks Nominees to the National Dairy Board
…appointees will replace producer board members whose terms expire Oct. 31, 2016. USDA will accept dairy producer nominations from the following regions: Region 2 (California and Hawaii); Region 3 (Arizona,…
Improving SNAP Employment and Training Programs
…Assistant Secretary for the Economic Services Administration, Department of Social and Health Services, Olympia, Washington Pete Weber, Founder, Fresno Bridge Academy, Fresno, California (accompanied by Kim McCoy Wade, CalFresh Branch…
U.S. Cattlemen’s Convention Discusses Industry Challenges
About 200 cattle ranchers were in Billings, Montana, last weekend to take part in the U.S. Cattlemen‘s Convention regarding the challenges plaguing the industry. The industry is beset by a…
Four States Offer Ideas for Ag Economy
…lenders. One Extension expert said lenders are watching their clients closely and operating loans are becoming harder to acquire. For example, cattle producers in Missouri and Kansas are having a…