…and ranchers in California, so it’s only natural that we are committed to supporting the hard-working flower farmers in California today, many of whom are alumni.” The California flower industry…
Almond Assessment Increase Approved
…Board of California (ABC) to increase the assessment from 3 cents per pound to 4 cents per pound for a three-year period beginning with the current 2016–17 almond crop. The…
National Fruitcake Day
Cathy Isom tells us why the holiday celebration continues with a nutty and fruity tradition. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. National Fruitcake Day Sure it’s a couple…
Food Prices Down as Biodiesel Production Grows
…From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: National Biodiesel Board Food Prices Merrier as Biodiesel Production Grows As Americans set the table for another holiday meal this…
Cardiovascular Disease and Red Meat Consumption
…pork. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Purdue University Nutrition data review shows red meat has neutral effect on cardiovascular disease risk factors Consuming red meat…
HPAI Outbreaks in Asia, Europe Prompting Biosecurity Measures
…the wake of the confirmation of HPAI along with additional import bans of poultry from a growing list of affected countries. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
USCA Requests Status on U.S. Beef Trade with China
The U.S. Cattlemen’s Association last week requested an update on the status of trade negotiations with China about the export of U.S. beef. In a letter sent to Agriculture Secretary…
U.S. Scores Big WTO Win Against Indonesian Agricultural Trade Restrictions
…60 days. If it ultimately loses, Indonesia would have to reform its rules or face the possibility of U.S. trade retaliation. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Canada-U.S. Trade Not Broken, No Need for Trump Fix
…Nine million Americans depend directly on exports to Canada, while 35 states have Canada as their top customer, according to Freeland. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
The California Kitchen: Carrot fritters
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing carrot fritters with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 Cup Flour 3 Eggs 1 cup…
Keep Holiday Food Safe with These Four Safety Steps
…bacteria may have grown to make partygoers sick. Exceptions to the danger zone include ready-to-eat items like cookies, crackers, bread and whole fruit. With more than 100,000 downloads on both…
Santa’s Reindeer Cleared for Entry Into California
California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones has granted a 24-hour permit clearing all brand inspection and health requirements for nine reindeer scheduled to visit California on the evening of December…
Women Earn Nearly Half of Ag Doctorates, Hold 23 Percent of Academic Post
…only four had a female department chair for crop and soil sciences. Among the colleges of agriculture, nine have female deans. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Industry Groups Making Case for WOTUS in Supreme Court
…court first. The groups took issue with the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision that it should hear petitions challenging the rule. Industry groups, such as the National Association of…