In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing collard greens traditional with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 Cup Diced Maple Bacon ¼…
Demand for Brussels sprouts is booming
…benefits, too,” he said. Kevin Hecteman is an assistant editor of Ag Alert. He may be contacted at khecteman@cfbf.com. Permission for use is granted by the California Farm Bureau Federation….
Western View: Feds Easing Growing Restrictions on Marijuana
While it appears likely that Californians will vote to legalize Marijuana for recreational use, the federal status will remain problematic. However, it sounds like the Feds are going to allow…
Slight Decrease in Citrus Crop Forecast
…crop season. California Non-Valencia oranges are forecast at forty-two million boxes, five hundred thousand boxes lower than the final number of the 2015-16 season and six million less than the…
No Reason to ‘Bee’ Worried
…blog adds the listing of the Hawaii species is likely an indicator that the other 3,993 bee species are doing fine. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Wheat Import Forecast Trimmed for Egypt
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has trimmed its import forecast for Egypt. Pro Farmer’s First Thing Today reports the reduction is due to credit issues. A USDA office in Egypt…
Support for Government Intervention in Nutrition Doubles
…respondents support excluding soft drinks and empty-calorie foods from SNAP. For Democrats, 34 percent were in favor, 13 percent strongly opposed. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Syngenta Confirms Takeover Funding OK
…biggest overseas offer ever made by a Chinese company and was expected to be completed by the end of this year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
The California Kitchen: Collard Green Gorgonzola Artichoke Dip
…1 Cup Gorgonzola Cheese 1 Cup Sour Cream Salt/Pepper 1.5 Cup Pickled Artichokes. To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen For…
USDA Decision to Purchase Cheese to Help Dairy Farmers
…the challenging economic situation facing dairy farmers, and are appreciative of USDA’s efforts to improve the effectiveness of the dairy Margin Protection Program established in the 2014 farm bill. Further…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for October 11
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
Study Shows Billions in Losses to U.S. Dairy Industry
…$5.2 billion in 10 years. It could push dairy farm balance sheets below the break-even point for six out of 10 future years, costing farmers a cumulative $59 billion in…
Progress during National School Lunch Week and Farm to School Month
…and Farm to School initiatives in improving the health of children across the country, as well as creating new opportunities for farmers and ranchers to provide schools with fresh, nutritious…
FSA Aids Farmers Impacted by Fires
The Farm Service Agency recently visited Northern California to help farmers impacted by fires over the past few summers. USDA Farm Service Agency Administrator Val Dolcini recently traveled around California,…