…Florida is one of the top 10 most expensive states. Hawaii and New York came in first and second. Tennessee, Utah and California were the top 3 least expensive child-rearing…
Five Myths About the Veterinary Feed Directive
…in using antibiotics in species that don’t typically have a lot of antibiotics available to them, like goats, sheep, and llamas. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Senate Resolution Would Roll Back WOTUS
…the Clean Water Act is vital to protecting natural resources but then added that WOTUS took it a step too far. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Agriculture Groups Press Trump on Cuba
…The letter also says Trump’s support would pave the way for the Cuban people to have access to high-quality American food. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
The California Kitchen: Stuffed Bacon-Wrapped Honey Dates
…Orange Blossom Honey 1 t each cinnamon ½ Cup Cream Cheese To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen For this and…
January Crop Production Report
The USDA-NASS, Pacific Regional Office released the California crop production forecast for January. The latest survey, conducted during the last week of December 2016, and the first week of January…
Changes Aimed at Ending the Inhumane Practice of Horse Soring
…of action devices and pads (with certain exceptions) are consistent with recommendations made by the American Veterinary Medical Association, the American Association of Equine Practitioners, and leading industry standards for…
Minimum Wage, Truck Exemption Among New Laws
…2023, at which time the CHP and the Department of Motor Vehicles will report on the law’s effects to the governor and the Legislature. The California Cattlemen’s Association sponsored AB1960,…
Supreme Court Agrees to take EPA WOTUS Rule
Scott Yager, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association environmental counsel, released the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to grant the cert petition for the industry coalition lawsuit…
New Board Appointees Will Join The Cotton Board
…the marketplace. It is funded by assessments on all domestically produced cotton and imports of foreign-produced cotton and cotton-containing products, and is authorized by the Cotton Research and Promotion Act…
Obama Designates New National Monuments Along California Coast
…the California Coastal National Monument to include six individual sites across the northern, central, and southern California Coast: Trinidad Head, Lost Coast Headlands, Waluplh-Lighthouse Ranch, Piedras Blancas, Cotoni-Coast Dairies, and…
Tractor Sales Up Slightly in 2016
U.S. farmers bought more tractors in 2016, compared with 2015, according to the latest report from the Association of Equipment Manufactures. Through December, AEM says 2016 tractor sales were up…
Vilsack: Delay of Ag Secretary Pick Shows Lack of Appreciation for USDA
…many others, has now passed. Trump will be sworn into office next Friday. Meanwhile, agriculture is left hoping Trump has saved his best pick for last. From the National Association…
The California Kitchen: Brandy Braised Beef Heart
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing brandy braised beef heart with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 T Olive Oil ½…