…at low intensity – as Californians well know, frequent small quakes are much safer than an occasional big one. So this is a good place to study earthquake activity. But…
Marketing Needed for Climbing Pecan Market
…Crowder. “We also believe greater research and marketing efforts will need to be collaborative and focused to prevent a decline in pecan prices as global production increases.” Growers and processors…
Atrazine Report Ignores Science
…safe. The National Corn Growers Association’s Production and Stewardship Action Team says that sets a dangerous precedent. The team says federal law requires the EPA to make its decisions based…
A GMO “Buycott”
…what’s in their food. The Association also calls for a boycott of members of the Grocery Manufacturers Association, which helped to fund opposition to mandatory state labeling laws. From the…
Governors Strongly Support TPP
Many U.S. Governors Strongly Support TPP A discussion panel at the National Association of Governors Meeting in July concluded that agriculture will be a big loser if the Trans-Pacific Partnership…
Ag Outlook Strengthens
…experts say producers improving long-term outlooks likely come from lower costs, due in part to lower fertilizer prices and cash rents. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
McDonald’s Announces New Antibiotics Policy
…there’s no significant difference between milk treated with rBST and rBST-free milk, but they recognize it’s something important to their customers. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Poultry Review
Pacific Region, Poultry Review California Egg Production California’s egg production during June totaled 288 million, down 12 million from May’s production but up 20 million from June 2015. The all…
Cattlemen’s Association Disappointed in Brazil Announcement
U.S. Cattlemen’s Association Disappointed in Brazil Announcement The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced yesterday that the U.S. will resume importing fresh, frozen or chilled,…
The California Kitchen: Blueberry Pomegranate Duck Breast
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing blueberry pomegranate duck breast with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 T Olive Oil 12…
Livestock Review
…totaled 61,000 head during June, 12 percent below from previous year. California Cattle on Feed Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in California for feedlots with capacity…
Managed Grazing Helps Forests, Experts Say
…decline.” Justin Oldfield, vice president of government relations for the California Cattlemen’s Association, said forests used to be managed more efficiently and effectively 50 years ago, but regulatory constraints or…
CFBF Encourages Overtime Bill Action
…years and Gives the Governor the authority to postpone a scheduled overtime pay increase if employment in California is declining. Tell your legislators how this legislation will hurt both farmers…
CA Team Takes Third at 2016 Envirothon
…event sponsors included the National Association of Conservation Districts and Forests Ontario. Each year, NCF-Envirothon is organized with the assistance of numerous local conservation districts, forestry associations, educators, and cooperating…