The California Agricultural Statistics Service released its annual Preliminary Grape Crush Report summarizing the size and value of the 2017 California grape crush. Allied Grape Growers estimated a four million-ton…
California Federal Milk Marketing Order Delayed Again
A final decision regarding the California Federal Milk Marketing Order (FFMO) has encountered a further delay as announced by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). A decision was initially…
NRCS Specialist Returns from Retirement to Assist Wildfire Relief Efforts
Communities in northern and southern California continue their ongoing wildfire relief efforts. To facilitate the process the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) called on the expertise of Rich Casale,…
NRCS and the Rice Stewardship Partnership Helping Central Valley Irrigation
…sponsored by Ducks Unlimited in partnership with USA Rice Federation. Other local partners include the California Rice Commission, Northern California Water Association, and numerous regional water districts. The Rice Stewardship…
The California Kitchen: Spicy Salmon Tartare
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Spicy Salmon Tartare with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 T Dijon Mustard 1 T…
USDA February WASDE Report
…price for wheat unchanged at $4.60 per bushel. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. Read the full February 2018 World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) Report….
Cruz Hold on Northey Continues
…needed now on a number of issues, including disaster recovery for our farmers in the aftermath of hurricanes, wildfire and drought.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Conaway Wants Farm Bill Movement Next Month
…his committee will include a strong crop insurance component, and he will work to fight off attempts to weaken crop insurance. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Highlights From the February 2018 Farm Income Forecast
…cotton, fruits/nuts, and vegetables/melons. Direct government farm payments are forecast to decline $2.1 billion (18.6 percent) to $9.3 billion in 2018, reflecting large declines in Agricultural Risk Coverage and Price…
The California Kitchen: Smoked Spare Rib with Peanut Chipotle Sauce
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Smoked Spare Rib with Peanut Chipotle Sauce with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 C…
Almond Board: Election Deadline Feb. 14
Elections remain open for several board positions for the Almond Board of California. Government Affairs Analyst Bunnie Ibrahim said growers have a week left to make their vote count and…
More Depart from Grocery Manufacturers Association
More companies are departing the Grocery Manufacturers Association. Politico reports that the Kraft Heinz Company and DowDuPont are the latest to part ways with the association. The two companies join…
Canada Offering Livestock Producers Tax Relief
…deferral “will help producers manage the impacts of the adverse weather, while focussing on rebuilding their herds in the coming year.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
New Records for U.S. Beef Export Value, Pork Export Volume in 2017
…point from a year ago. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. from USMEF: 2017 was a record-breaking year for U.S. red meat exports, with beef export value…