…over 2 million hits annually. In addition to USDA’s National Farmers Market Directory, AMS is adding: USDA’s National Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA) Enterprise Directory A CSA is a farm or network/association…
Golden State Experience for NAFB
This slideshow requires JavaScript. The National Association of Farm Broadcasters was in California last week to see firsthand how some operations work out on the west coast. Golden State Experience…
California Ranked #2 in Total Cheese Production
…below June 2013 and 10.8 percent below May 2014. California ranked second in the nation only behind Wisconsin for American type cheese production with 50,304,000 pounds. California total production was…
California Cattle on Feed / Commercial Slaughter / Quarterly Milk Production Report
…sheep & lambs 140 pounds, and hogs 252 pounds. Quarterly Milk Production California: Milk production in California for the April – June quarter totaled 11.0 billion pounds, 1 percent higher…
2013 California Almond Nursery Sales Report
…summarizes data supplied by California nurseries throughout the State who sold to almond growers for commercial plantings. Results from this survey will be used in conjunction with the Almond Acreage…
Long Wait for Well Pump Help
Several years ago farmers in California could rely on ditch water to aid in their irrigation supply. Tulare County farmer Jerry Silva, like many others around the state, has not…
Celebrating 100 Years of Agriculture
A call for history and tradition is wrapping up this week for California farmers. The Kern County Farm Bureau is celebrating its 100 year…
California Milk Advisory Board Partners with Coolhaus to Celebrate Ice Cream Month and the Sensational “Ice Cream” Sandwiches of Summer
…of ice cream in the U.S., the California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) has partnered with California-based Coolhaus, an architecturally-inspired gourmet ice cream company specializing in innovative flavored ice cream sandwiches,…
Agri View: Citrus Greening
Everett Griner talks about Texas citrus growers also fighting greening in today’s Agri View. Citrus Greening…
Some Row Crop Prices Saving Big Losses
Growers have had to roll with the punches when it comes to drought issues and well problems. Tulare County farmer Jerry Silva says he was definitely going to grow alfalfa…
As Trade Mission to Mexico Ends, Collaborative Efforts Will Continue
…CDFA Secretary Karen Ross; Richard Matoian, American Pistachio Growers; Bryce Lundberg, State Food and Ag Board Member; and Jake Lewin, California Certified Organic Farmers. (Photo from ca.gov Planting Seeds) Our…
Shock Factor May Help Conservation Message
…made. Shock Factor May Help Conservation Message California dairies are efficient already due to industry standards but Medeiros says they want consumers to know they are still trying to better…
Water Situation Forcing Farmers’ Hands
Growers dealing with wells on the verge of running dry during this drought year are having to make changes to their growing season. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has the story….
California and Mexico – a Win-Win Relationship
…also in capitalizing on the shared resources of our people, climate and economy. A strong and growing Mexican market is a win for California and a win for Mexico. In…