Another tree has tested positive for huanglongbing (HLB) disease in California’s citrus birthplace. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) stated last week that a second citrus tree has…
Nomination Deadline Nears for 2019 California Leopold Conservation Award
…Sand County Foundation and given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold. In California, the $10,000 award is presented with Sustainable Conservation and the California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF). Nominations…
Industry Reaction on the Removal of Section 232 Tariffs
…Eliminating more tariffs and other trade barriers is critical to achieving that goal.” National Cattlemen’s Beef Association National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Senior Vice President, Government Affairs, Colin Woodall, released the…
The California Kitchen: Honey Mustard Ham
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Honey Mustard Ham with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 LB Smoked Ham 1/2 C…
NCBA Applauds Greater U.S. Beef Access to Japan
“Great News,” Will Hopefully Lead to Elimination of More Non-Tariff, Non-Science-Based Trade Barriers In Near Future National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Jennifer Houston issued the following statement regarding the…
California Rice Planting Back on Track After Getting A Late Start
The rice planting season got off to a late start this year after late spring rains came through many areas of California. However, growers were able to compensate for the…
May Rain Silver Lining for Strawberry Growers
Storm systems coming through California are expected to cause some problems, but there likely will be a silver lining for the strawberry industry. Strawberry plants are thriving right now, and…
Four-Alarm Fire Causes Major Damage to Blue Diamond Growers Facility
…nonprofit, grower-owned cooperative Blue Diamond Growers has grown in the world’s leading almond marketer and processor. Altogether, California is responsible for processing about 80 percent of the worlds almond supply. …
Almond Update: Subjective Forecast Expected, Low Carry-Over for 2019
The National Agricultural Statistics Service released their subjective forecast report for California almonds and the numbers are right where the industry expected with an increase over last year. Another report…
Californian Honored with U.S. Dairy Sustainability Award
…this year’s award, one of them was a California dairy producer. The program is designed to recognize dairy farms, businesses and partnerships that implement methods for improving the well-being of…
Impact of Trade on California Job Landscape
…Agriculture. “The trade-supported jobs in California are rising. They were 11 percent of our California economy in 1992 and today they’re over 20 percent,” said Colligan. “Trade supports California ag…
The California Kitchen: Sweet Corn Grits
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Sweet Corn Grits with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 C QUICK Grits 3.5 C…
Legislation to Relieve Regulatory Burden on Livestock Haulers
…regulations, imposed in 2017, do not work for the livestock transportation industry,” Steve Hilker, United States Cattlemen’s Association Transportation Committee Chairman said in a statement. About the Author Brian German…
Beef Cattle Cost Study Released from UC ANR
The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources’ Agricultural Issues Center recently released a beef cattle cost study, detailing the cost and returns for beef production in California. The new…