…Renewable Fuels Association and also traveled to a CHS ethanol plant in Illinois. The tour concluded on Friday with a visit to North Carolina State University. A Grains Council spokesperson…
The California Kitchen: Roasted Pork Loins
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook an amazing roasted pork loin with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: Pork Loin Salt/Pepper Garlic Onion…
Concerns About Reduced Crop Insurance Funding
Many California producers now take advantage of crop insurance programs. A Minnesota congressman is concerned about possible reduced crop insurance funding in the next farm bill. Concerns About Reduced Crop…
Pruning Frequency Study at Pecan Conference
A pruning trial led the information at this years California Pecan Growers Association’s conference. Different pruning frequency was the focus of the trial and some results showed improved nut quality….
California Wine Shows Strength in Challenging Economy
…California wineries and vineyards also directly and indirectly generate 325,000 jobs in California and 786,000 jobs across the nation. The report, “The Economic Impact of California Wine and Grapes 2015”…
The People’s Department: A New Era for Civil Rights at USDA
…increasing access to fresh fruits and vegetables in urban communities including Baltimore, Maryland and Ferguson, Missouri. Read more. Header photo: Yvonne Cooper-Carter explains to Tom Vilsack, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture,…
Vilsack Could Play Key Role in Clinton Administration
…between Cheryl Mills, Clinton’s chief of staff at the State Department, and Tom Nides, Clinton’s deputy secretary of state for management. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
McDonald’s Completes Move Away from Antibiotics in Chicken
…and “satisfy increasingly conscientious customers,” according to the Wall Street Journal. The change will affect 50 percent of the restaurant’s menu. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Global Food Prices Slightly Lower
…However, dairy priced increased by 3.2 percent on average, and meat prices climbed 1.3 percent from June. Sugar prices increased one percent from the previous month. From the National Association…
Farm Credit System Loan Volume Up
…quarter of 2016. The Farm Credit report contributes the figures to positive second quarter results driven by an increased loan volume. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Clemson Research Could Lead to Space Farming
…efficient to supply fresh produce to explorers in the far reaches of deep space. The $125,000 that Clemson and Freight Farms received was among $49.7 million in awards from NASA…
USDA Announces Assistance for Dairy Farmers
…evaluate their enrollment options for 2017, as the enrollment period is currently scheduled to end September 30th, 2016. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Learn more here….
The California Kitchen: Wawona Frozen Peach Chocolate Bread Pudding
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing wawona frozen peach chocolate bread pudding with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: Aged Bread 6…
California Citrus Acreage
The Pacific Regional Office of the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) conducts an acreage survey of California citrus growers as funding is available. The purpose of this survey is…