…Duvall asked USDA to buy additional dairy products to be used in USDA’s nutrition programs and for donations to food banks. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
USDA Forecasts Record-High Corn and Soybean Production in 2016
…percent from 2015. The report also included the first production forecast for U.S. cotton. NASS forecasts all cotton production at 15.9 million bales, up 23 percent from last year. Yield…
Crop Production Forecast
…included the following commodities: Cotton – Upland cotton production in California is forecast at 195 thousand bales, an increase of 18 percent from last year. Harvested acreage is estimated at…
The California Kitchen: Tomato Sauce
…Pureed Tomatoes Dried Thyme Bay Leaves Garlic Cloves Cilantro Stems Peppercorns Crushed Sugar Pork Bones To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California…
Pear Growers Say Supply, Demand Have Equalized
After years of declining prices and reductions in acreage, California pear growers agree they have finally hit a sweet spot. They say the pear market has remained firm for several…
Table Olive Forecast for 2016
…shortages continue to impact some growers. The crop is reported to be about 1-2 weeks ahead of schedule. Survey Sample There were 328 growers sampled for the survey. Reports from…
California’s Agricultural Vision – Help Shape the Future
Nearly eight years ago, the California State Board of Food and Agriculture began a strategic planning process for the state’s agriculture and food system that ultimately led to California Agricultural…
Midwest Ag Credit Conditions Deteriorating
…higher rate of loan denials suggests the number of farm borrowers who are less creditworthy has increased over the past year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
USDA to Approve Non-Browning GM Apple Variety
…or organic varieties. APHIS received thousands of comments on the two varieties of apples that had been approved earlier for commercialization, and many were negative. However, Duarte Nursery of California…
Cargill Full Year Earnings Down 11 Percent
…the company has already made many changes and is “seeing improved results.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Cargill Cargill reports fiscal 2016 fourth-quarter and full-year…
EU Regulators to Investigate Dow-DuPont Merger
…work with the Commission to address its concerns. Both still expect the deal to close by the end of this year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Trump Adviser Calls for Farm Bill Revamp
…voters could be won over for Clinton if Democrats made the case for why she is better on agriculture policy issues. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
EPA: USDA a Leader in Green Power Use
…and promotes the use of biobased products. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: EPA Green Power Partnership Program Overview Energy use is fundamental to economic activity—powering…
The California Kitchen: Hollandaise Sauce
…Garlic Chili Powder Cayenne Pepper Salt/Pepper To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Hollandaise Sauce For this and many more of…