Many California producers now take advantage of crop insurance programs. A Minnesota congressman is concerned about possible reduced crop insurance funding in the next farm bill. Concerns About Reduced Crop…
Pruning Frequency Study at Pecan Conference
A pruning trial led the information at this years California Pecan Growers Association’s conference. Different pruning frequency was the focus of the trial and some results showed improved nut quality….
California Wine Shows Strength in Challenging Economy
…California wineries and vineyards also directly and indirectly generate 325,000 jobs in California and 786,000 jobs across the nation. The report, “The Economic Impact of California Wine and Grapes 2015”…
The People’s Department: A New Era for Civil Rights at USDA
…National Black Farmers Association — a community organization founded in the 1990s with a mission to break down barriers to USDA programs. In February, I traveled to Moncks Corner, South…
Vilsack Could Play Key Role in Clinton Administration
…between Cheryl Mills, Clinton’s chief of staff at the State Department, and Tom Nides, Clinton’s deputy secretary of state for management. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
McDonald’s Completes Move Away from Antibiotics in Chicken
…and “satisfy increasingly conscientious customers,” according to the Wall Street Journal. The change will affect 50 percent of the restaurant’s menu. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Global Food Prices Slightly Lower
…However, dairy priced increased by 3.2 percent on average, and meat prices climbed 1.3 percent from June. Sugar prices increased one percent from the previous month. From the National Association…
Farm Credit System Loan Volume Up
…quarter of 2016. The Farm Credit report contributes the figures to positive second quarter results driven by an increased loan volume. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Clemson Research Could Lead to Space Farming
…the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Video from: Freight Farms The Leafy Green Machine, is a complete hydroponic growing system capable of producing a variety of lettuces, herbs…
USDA Announces Assistance for Dairy Farmers
…evaluate their enrollment options for 2017, as the enrollment period is currently scheduled to end September 30th, 2016. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Learn more here….
The California Kitchen: Wawona Frozen Peach Chocolate Bread Pudding
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing wawona frozen peach chocolate bread pudding with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: Aged Bread 6…
California Citrus Acreage
The Pacific Regional Office of the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) conducts an acreage survey of California citrus growers as funding is available. The purpose of this survey is…
Grower Campaign to Help Market Olives
…approach in an all new grower-focused trade campaign titled “Ripe Olives: Grown in California: Enjoyed By Families Everywhere.” The new campaign seeks to focus on the quality of California while…
Almond Board: Almond Alliance of California is Official
The Almond Hullers and Processors Association is now officially the Almond Alliance of California. What does the group do and how will it help the almond industry? Almond Alliance of…