…of Agriculture. To stay on track for data release in February 2019, the deadline for submitting the paper questionnaire is June 15, 2018. Farmers and ranchers who have not responded…
The California Kitchen: Smoked Salmon
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Smoked Salmon with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 Lb Salmon 4 T Lemon Juice…
Pork Producers Respond to Mexican Retaliation
…good soldiers, we’re taking on water fast. The president has said that he would not abandon farmers. We take him at his word.” The U.S. pork sector sustains more than…
Census of Agriculture Deadline Looming
…the deadline for submitting the paper questionnaire is June 15, 2018. Farmers and ranchers who have not responded by June 15, 2018, still have until the end of July to…
Agri View: Powerful Insect
…insects is one of the continuous efforts of farmers in all states. They vary. What is a problem in Nebraska may not have any impact in South Carolina. But, Carolina…
NMPF Thanks USDA for Extending Margin Protection Program Sign-up Window
The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) expressed thanks to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue for his department’s decision to give dairy farmers additional time to review their 2018 coverage options in…
The California Kitchen: Maitake Stuffed Pork Chop
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Maitake Stuffed Pork Chop with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 3 Pork Chops 6 Oz…
Farm and Biofuel Coalition Demands that EPA Account for Lost Volumes
…National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO), and National Farmers Union (NFU). This petition comes days after several ethanol and farm groups challenged three specific small refinery exemptions…
Peterson: New Farm Bill Must Protect Against Trade Retaliation
…working with House and Senate Ag Committee leaders on a new farm bill to protect farmers from “the market fluctuations caused by these actions.” A USDA spokesman says President Trump…
Rural Mainstreet Index at Highest Point in Five Years
…recently, prices are still below break-even for a large share of farmers.” Over 36 percent of bank CEOs cite rising regulatory costs at the top economic challenge to their banking…
Agri View: Technology and Agriculture
…of agriculture. We think of self steering tractors, or drones, to do things farmers couldn’t even think of a decade ago. If you think technology is a recent thing for…
Pest Prevention Programs Allowed to Continue
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) will now be allowed to continue its pest prevention programs. California’s Third District Court of Appeal has granted a stay of a…
USDA Resumes Continuous Conservation Reserve Program Enrollment
…private lands, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will resume accepting applications for the voluntary Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). Eligible farmers, ranchers, and private landowners can sign up at their…
US Sales of California Wine Increased in 2017
Sales of California wine increased approximately three percent in the American market, with an estimated retail value of $35.2 billion in 2017. Domestic shipments also increased by one percent as…