…men and women who produce this nutritious crop,” said Ryan Jacobsen, FCFB CEO. California Milk Facts: California has been the nation’s leading dairy state since 1993 when it surpassed Wisconsin…
Almond Board: Almond Conference Registration Open
…and offerings to the largest gathering of growers, handlers, suppliers, distributors, marketers and researchers from around the globe. The Almond Conference will take place in Sacramento, California, December 5-7, 2017,…
Almond Matters: Helping Root Systems
In Today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A. Corporation, growers know how important root health is for a successful season. There might be some support growers can provide…
Dow Degree Day Report: NOW in Pistachios, May 29
…the calculator at the University of California integrated pest management website. All locations use CIMIS weather stations. NOW Degree Day reports are sponsored by Dow AgroSciences and Intrepid Edge insecticide….
National Olive Day
…components of the incredibly healthy Mediterranean diet. California produces 95% of all olives in the United States. To celebrate National Olive Oil Day take photos of your favorite way to…
Maryland Joins California in Banning Routine Antibiotics Use in Livestock
…passed without the state’s governor’s signature and will go into effect on January first. The laws in Maryland and California go beyond U.S. Food and Drug Administration guidelines, which prohibit…
Four New PEDV Cases Confirmed in Manitoba
…National Hog Farmer magazine reports Manitoba Pork, the Provinces Pork Association, will hold a telephone town hall for producers Friday to discuss biosecurity protocols aimed at preventing the spread of…
Ractopamine Found in Pork Shipment from Canada to China
…in a Canadian pork shipment, in 2015, it removed several Canadian processing plants from its list of eligible exporters to China. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Ag Groups Seek Truck Weight Limits Increase
…borders, and collect additional safety data regarding the gross vehicle weight and axle configurations of commercial trucks involved in serious accidents. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Equipment Sales Show Ag Optimism Tied to Policy Promises
…outlook for future sales is promising, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. Former House Agriculture Committee Chairman Larry Combest says one of the best ways to help all growers…
Midwest Railroad Watching NAFTA Talks Closely
…NAFTA, without the approval of Mexico and Canada, adding that any taxes or tariffs would also have to go through Congress. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
The California Kitchen: Mushroom Udon
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing cajun mushroom risotto carbonara with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: ½ Cup Oil 1 Lb…
Boosting Natural Defenses with a Drone
…releases beneficial insects like predatory mites to boost a grower’s natural defenses. California central coast growers saw the drone in action at the annual Santa Maria Strawberry Field Day. “It…
Rural America the New ‘Inner City’
…publication says rural America is also getting close to the milestone at which more people are dying than are being born. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….