…We look forward to engaging with the Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers to finalize the rule,” said National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Kevin Kester. “We will review…
The California Kitchen: French Tapenade
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing French Tapenade with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1/2 C Olives 1/4 C Shallots 1/4…
Storms Bring Significant Snow and Higher Likelihood of El Nino System
…to fruition. Information from the California Department of Water Resources indicates that those storm systems have left the state’s snowpack level significantly higher than this time last year. “As we…
Self-Fertile Almond Varieties Starting to Show Characteristics
…production on the market to find it’s niche. Shasta is another out of the Central Valley and Blue Diamond Growers Membership Development Manager Ben Goudie said it’s still early but…
NCBA to Congress: Vote “Yes” to Get 2018 Farm Bill Across the Finish Line
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Kevin Kester issued the following statement in response to the release of the 2018 Farm Bill conference report: “The release of the Farm Bill…
New Sexual Harassment Training Requirements Beginning in 2019
…harassment training requirements. The new law also addresses non-supervisory employees for the first time as well. All employers in California will now have until January 1, 2020 to ensure that non-supervisor…
Cattlemen Urge Action to Reduce Trade Barriers in Japan
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Kevin Kester urged the Trump Administration to move quickly to tear down trade barriers for U.S. beef in Japan. Speaking at a public hearing on the…
Environmental Footprint of California Livestock Often Gets Inflated
…said Dr. Frank Mitloehner, Professor and Air Quality Specialist in the Department of Animal Science at the University of California, Davis. California producers have implemented new techniques and technologies over…
Indoor Heat Threshold Change and Note Keeping
The new indoor heat standard coming for California recently changed a key requirement. “Originally the standard had spoken to 80 degrees but has since been changed to 82,” AgSafe Assistant…
Sutter County Recognized for Distinguished Service
…presented annually since 1953 to dedicated Farm Bureau volunteers from California. In addition to the award to Marler, CFBF presented the Distinguished Service Award to former California Farm Bureau President…
Environmental Group Challenges Shasta Dam Project
One of the water projects that California voters approved is about to get underway. Workers are in the pre-construction phase of raising Shasta Dam up near Redding in Northern California…
CDFA Updates Website to Assist Farmers and Ranchers Impacted by Wildfires
The most recent devastating wildfires are over, but those affected by fire damage still have a tough road ahead. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is providing a…
Fresh Produce Has Some Traceability Challenges
With two major E. coli warnings in romaine lettuce in the last year, the industry must now look at improved traceability. Produce Marketing Association’s Chief Science and Technology Officer Dr….
Help for Landowners Affected By Mega-Fires
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) of California can help landowners both before and after fires. The state has experienced mega-fires, which are fires of extreme size that are hard…