…business. Haven’t seen any fresh produce but more Dollar Stores are stocking fresh meats and dairy foods. Mrs. Smithfield and Tyson. Those are names you recognize. And look how it…
The California Kitchen: Garlic Chicken
…cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream…
New Administration May Benefit Seed Industry
…Seed Trade Association President and CEO Andy LaVigne talked with AgNet West about the presidential election results and what it means for the seed industry. “Well I think it will…
What Does Trump Win Mean for Ag
…70-member Ag Advisory Council says Trump and Pence will likely stick to their support of safety net programs like crop insurance. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Big Increases for Corn, Cotton and Rice
…is at 484 thousand bales, up 34 percent from last year. Rice – All rice harvested acreage in California is at 559 thousand acres, up 33 percent from last year….
Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory Research Beneficial to Agriculture
…that has value to agriculture. The Berkeley lab is an example of our lengthy and fruitful partnership with the University of California, which touches on many aspects of agriculture. During…
California Citrus Carry Over from October Forecast
Mark Hudson, USDA/NASS delivered the November citrus crop forecast with the California crop numbers being carried over from the October forecast. Hudson did report the Florida Non-Valencia oranges forecast this…
Avocado Consumption
…of the versatile and creamy fruit. Los Angeles consumes the most avocados—some 300 million annually—but other big cities, like New York, Dallas, Phoenix, and Houston are catching up. The most…
Peterson Named U.S. Wheat Associates President in 2017
The U.S. Wheat Associates has selected Vince Peterson as the next President of the organization. Peterson will replace Alan Tracy, who plans to retire in July 2017. The Associations Board…
West Coast Ports Improving Infrastructure, but More Needed
…operations. All 13 also reported increased costs or a decline in revenues. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Government Accountability Office WEST COAST PORTS: Better Supply…
September Meat Exports Strong
…are hitting the market. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: U.S. Meat Export Federation September Results Show Strong Third Quarter for Red Meat Exports September was…
States Join Dow-DuPont Merger Probe
…week because the companies failed to provide crucial data needed for the review. The EU investigation is expected to continue and wrap up sometime next year. From the National Association…
With Election Day Over, Farm Groups Push for TPP
…Producers Council and the National Corn Growers Association are pressing the current Congress to consider and approve the trade deal during the lame-duck session. The fate of TPP remains uncertain,…
Election Results Not a Factor in Early Farm Bill Discussions
…Farm Bill expires in 2018, but planning is already under way for a new farm bill by agriculture groups and lawmakers. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….