At this year’s Citrus Showcase, California Citrus Mutual (CCM) President Joel Nelson talked to AgNet West about how the rains are affecting the season. Big crowds gathered at the showcase…
Protect Your Poultry from Avian Influenza
…an avian influenza outbreak in your area, sign up on the California Poultry Census page: http://ucanr.edu/sites/poultry/California_Poultry_Census. Owners of backyard chickens who observe illness or increased mortality among their birds should…
Branstad, Grassley, say no Backroom Ethanol Deal in The Works
…RFS. However, earlier in the week, the White House did confirm it was reviewing the proposal, but has no position on the issue. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasters….
Large Family Farms Continue to Dominate U.S. Agricultural Production
…only 2.9 percent of U.S. farms but contributed 42 percent of total production. Nonfamily farms accounted for only 11 percent of agricultural production. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasters….
National Farmers Union Cautions Against Health Care Changes
…was unveiled Monday night. NFU President Roger Johnson spoke on health care during the NFU annual convention in San Diego, California, this week. Johnson says that during his time as…
Ag Economy Barometer Retracts from January High
…the fall and winter of 2015-2016, as evidenced by the Index of Future Expectations remaining 48 points higher than during the base period. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasters….
The California Kitchen: Parmesan Scalloped Brussels Sprouts
…the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. California Kitchen For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream…
Citrus Tarping Regulation Delayed
…access by a dirt road to a packing shed, this requirement applies to everybody — fruit peddlers, guys with a bin of fruit in the back of their pickup, everybody.”…
Farmers Union Hosting 115th Convention
The National Farmers Union (NFU) 115th convention is underway in San Diego, California. More than 450 NFU members are at the event this week. Attendees will hear from two high-level…
Global Food Prices Edging Higher
…January, but reached the highest level since August 2014. Global dairy prices are now 37 percent higher than the same time last year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasters….
U.S. to Send Representative to Post-TPP Summit
…to attend. The U.S. representative attending the event has yet to be confirmed, but would likely be acting U.S. Trade Representative Maria Pagan. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasters….
U.S. HPAI Sparking Import Bans
…and Asia are dealing with multiple outbreaks. HPAI was last found in the U.S. in an Indiana commercial turkey flock in January 2016. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasters….
The California Kitchen: Modena Roasted Balsamic Brussels Sprouts with Pistachios/Goat Cheese
…to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. California Kitchen For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on Roku, Amazon…
Almond Matters: Bloom Weather Brings Issues
…going to be able to really evaluate fruit set until another three or four weeks and even then you’re going to have some drop come about April or May,” Burkdoll…