The Organic Farmers Association is happy the U.S. Department of Agriculture took action to terminate the rulemaking process to establish a mandatory national research and promotion program for organic. The…
$2.5 Million Available to Improve Agricultural Water Efficiency in California
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California, in partnership with DOI’s Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation), is providing funds to improve the efficiency of agricultural water use in portions…
USDA Confirms Virulent Newcastle Disease in Backyard Exhibition Birds in California
…of backyard exhibition chickens in Los Angeles County, California. It is important to note that the presence of the disease is not a food safety concern. This is the first…
Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue: “Trump Administration Stands Behind Ag Producers”
…into a Nebraska prime rib in Beijing, marking the return of U.S. beef to the Chinese market. Perdue is joined by Craig Uden (left), president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef…
The California Kitchen: Smoked Sausage Gravy
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Smoked Sausage Gravy with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 3 T butter 3 T flour…
Rickert Ranch Irrigation
Prather Ranch is owned and managed by Jim, Mary and James Rickert. Located in Northern California, Prather Ranch is a sustainable, 30,000-acre cattle, hay and farming operation. Cattle are raised…
House Farm Bill Dormant Amid Immigration Dispute
…Republicans are attempting to force a vote on a proposal to protect the immigrant students without legal status, known as Dreamers. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Official Hopeful by Recent Trade Advancements with China
…potential deal with China, that: “They will purchase from our great American farmers practically as much as our farmers can produce.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
China Promises to Buy More American Agricultural Goods
…over the weekend didn’t specify whether or not the two countries would back off on penalties already imposed relating to the administration’s steel and aluminum tariffs. From the National Association…
Administration Focusing on Good, Not Quick, NAFTA 2.0
…focused on deadlines.” Mexico’s chief negotiator says the three countries have agreed on nine of about 30 chapters in the agreement. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
John Deere Raising Prices to Cover Steel Costs
…models. The company predicts overall sales of farm and construction equipment will increase by 33 percent this year to $33.7 billion. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Consumers Buy More Organic in 2017
More of America’s grocery carts were filled with organic products in 2017. The Organic Trade Association’s 2018 Industry Survey shows consumers were buying everything from organic produce and organic ice…
New ‘Got Jobs?’ Campaign Demonstrates Dairy’s Substantial Impact on US Economy, States and Local Communities
…of dairy’s economic engine. The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) and the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) are collaborating to create the new “Got…
The California Kitchen: Tomato Coulis
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Tomato Coulis with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 C Tomato Sauce 1/4 C Sugar…