The Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program will be issuing more than $300 million in 2019 to nearly 23,000 dairy producers. California enrolled the highest production volume of any state, while…
Why You Need a Madagascar Dragon Tree
…You Need a Madagascar Dragon Tree The Madagascar Dragon Tree – or Dracaena genus – is a stunning plant that continues to grow in popularity with house plant growers. This…
President Trump Signs U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement. Ag Groups Respond
…Beef Association. Joint Release: National Association of Wheat GrowersU.S. Wheat Associates U.S.-Japan Tariff Agreement Confirms Equal Access for U.S. Wheat Washington, D.C. (NAWG/USWA-Oct. 7, 2019) — The text of the…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 10-07-19
…came from the new deal with Japan, ongoing research projects from CRB and why organic growers are receiving pressure from produce purchasers. Tune in to the show for these news…
Registration Opens for Massive 2020 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show
…quickly. Annual meetings of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, the Cattlemen’s Beef Board, American National CattleWomen, CattleFax and National Cattlemen’s Foundation will be held at this event. Thousands of cattle…
Highlighting the Value of Pistachios Through Community Engagement
Miss California Eileen Kim taking pictures with the public while promoting pistachios Pistachio Macaroons Participating in community events such as farmers’ markets offer an opportunity to engage with consumers on…
The California Kitchen: Lemonade
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Lemonade with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 Qts Mineral Water 3 C Sugar 2…
Ag Groups Respond to Trump Administration Announcement Upholding the RFS
National Corn Growers Association (NCGA-Oct. 4, 2019) — The National Corn Growers Association welcomed an announcement from President Trump directing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to follow the letter of…
NCBA Exposes Relationship of OCM and HSUS
Credit: Lakeview Images / Shutterstock.com WASHINGTON (NCBA-Oct. 3, 2017) — The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Vice President of Government Affairs, Ethan Lane, released the following statement in response to…
USDA Invests $11M In Research That Will Support Specialty Crop Farmers
…often designed for field crops, but equally safe, effective and economical for growers of minor/specialty crops—including fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops (including floriculture) –…
Almond Update: Sanitation a Must as Harvest Wraps Up
California is on the home stretch of the 2019 almond harvest with later varieties like Fritz and Monterey now coming off the trees. UC Cooperative Extension Entomology Farm Advisor David…
Things You Shouldn’t Throw into the Compost Bin
…no-no. The only way that it’s safe for you to compost tea bags or coffee filters is if you are sure they’re made from natural materials, such as cotton or…
The California Kitchen: Escargots with Puffed Pastry
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Escargots with Puffed Pastry inspired by Bouchon Bistro with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2…
Off-Year Pistachio Crop Lighter Than Expected; Size and Quality Strong
California’s pistachio crop may end up a little lighter than initially anticipated, even with the understanding that it is an ‘off’ year. Coming off a record crop last year growers…