The National FFA Officer Team will be led by a Californian for the second straight year. Luke O’Leary of San Luis Obispo will be serving as the President of the…
Agri View: BFTP-Selling Directly to the Consumer
In this Blast from the Past episode of Agri View with Everett Griner, Everett talks about more farmers are learning about selling their products directly to the consumers in today’s…
Pumpkin Production Strong for Fall Holiday Season
It has been a successful season for California pumpkin production, as growing conditions remained favorable leading up to harvest. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), initial reports for…
Climate-Smart Agriculture Endorsed by CDFA and UC ANR in New Partnership
…Diego, San Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, Santa Cruz, and Yolo counties. The new education specialists will encourage farmers and ranchers to take part in CDFA programs promoting climate-smart agriculture. “Agriculture…
No USDA Trade Aid Planned For 2019
…aid to farmers hurt by the tit-for-tat tariff war with China. Last month, farmers were able to apply for the first round of aid that totaled $4.7 billion. Perdue didn’t…
Industry Seeks Additional Tariff Relief as USDA Reports Increased Milk Production
…increased from the month prior on a more rapid pace of growth in milk per cow. The 2019 milk price forecast has also been raised, however, dairy farmers are looking…
Federal Reserve: NAFTA 2.0 Won’t Help Dairy Industry
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) replacement will not benefit dairy farmers, according to the Federal Reserve Bank. A report by the Federal Reserve says gains made by the…
Agri View: BFTP-Fighting Predators
In this Blast from the Past episode of Agri View with Everett Griner, Everett talks about ranchers dealing with wolves and other predators in today’s Agri View. BFTP-Fighting Predators…
The Western View: A Fix for California Water Problems?
We all know water is a big problem in California. It becomes very complex – but the root of the problem is simple: most of the water in California falls…
Almond Update: Postharvest Time Still Important
Late almond variety harvest is wrapping up but this isn’t the end of the season. Reducing tree stress postharvest is critical for trees and Almond Board of California’s Senior Manager…
China Blames Food Scraps for ASF Outbreak
…small farmers, as it is cheaper than feed. Regulations require the kitchen waste to be heated before being fed to pigs, but experts say that step is often skipped. China…
China-owned Smithfield Foods Eligible for U.S. Trade Relief
China-owned Smithfield Foods is eligible for payments under the $12 billion aid package for farmers. The Washington Post reports word of the eligibility has made smaller pork producers unhappy. The…
The California Kitchen: Vegetarian Colcannon Potatoes
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Vegetarian Colcannon Potatoes with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 4 T Garlic Olive Oil 2…
HLB Detections Nearing 1,000, Priorities Refocused
…of October 9, there have been 906 positive HLB detections in California. “The real hot spot for us right now is Orange County. We’re finding a lot of HLB positive…