A group of state agriculture directors says the next farm bill could offer relief to farmers in the midst of lower commodity prices and lower farm income. The National Association…
Agri View: Labor Technology
Everett Griner talks about California producers looking to technology to help with the labor problem in today’s Agri View. Labor Technology Well it appears the fruit and vegetable growers in…
The California Kitchen: Beef Wellington
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing beef wellington with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 small loin fillet of beef 1…
Farm Bureau Survey Shows Lower Food Prices
…contributed to smaller supplies and higher retail prices for apples,” Newton said. In addition, he said salad prices are up due to lower output in the West, particularly in California…
Tight Shell Means Less Pests
…seal and yet a still manageable shell. “California varieties tend to be a much higher meat-to-shell ratio. We could benefit from some well-sealed, fairly firm shells,” Slaughter said. “We don’t…
Tunnel Project Key for Valley Water System
Among the controversial topics currently surrounding California agriculture is the twin tunnel project. President and CEO of the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Associations, Roger Isom, says he sees some…
Iran Now Self-Sufficient in Wheat
…been bought from domestic farmers this year in state-sponsored purchases. That figure represents a 20 percent increase from the same period last year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
Ag Groups Urge Swift Resolution on Shipping Company Bankruptcy
…American Farm Bureau Federation, the National Grain & Feed Association, the National Pork Producers Council and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Heritage Foundation Slams Farm Bill
…in the House and Senate insist the current Farm Bill will not be reopened, and consideration of the next Farm Bill are sometime in 2017. From the National Association of…
China places Anti-Dumping Duties on U.S. DDGs
…the largest exporter. Trade experts fear the final decision regarding the duties on DDGs could be even higher than the one issued Friday. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
Chance for TPP Passage Slim
…in the House to approve the trade deal. Other countries are holding out on approval, pending action by the United States. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Agri View: Bee Survival
…in order to produce a successful crop. The problem will not end. But, beekeepers have found that better care can reduce their losses. One producer in California has reduced his…
The California Kitchen: Cilantro Spanish Crèma Stuffed Chicken thigh
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing cilantro spanish crèma stuffed chicken thigh with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 4 Chicken Thighs…
Seaweed Could Reduce Pork Antibiotics Use
…“a lot of plus points for sustainable pig production.” The University says seaweed extracts for pork production could be available to farmers within the next year. From the National Association…