…pork. “We thank Representatives Young and Kind for leading this call to action on behalf of America’s pork producers and other farmers,” he says. The Office of the U.S. Trade…
Organic Farmers Association Applauds Organic Checkoff Withdrawal
The Organic Farmers Association is happy the U.S. Department of Agriculture took action to terminate the rulemaking process to establish a mandatory national research and promotion program for organic. The…
Agri View: Trade War and Red Meat Exports
…on the consumer. Here is why farmers and all of agriculture are so concerned about a trade war. Looking at export figures up to the beginning of this year, there…
$2.5 Million Available to Improve Agricultural Water Efficiency in California
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California, in partnership with DOI’s Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation), is providing funds to improve the efficiency of agricultural water use in portions…
USDA Confirms Virulent Newcastle Disease in Backyard Exhibition Birds in California
…of backyard exhibition chickens in Los Angeles County, California. It is important to note that the presence of the disease is not a food safety concern. This is the first…
Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue: “Trump Administration Stands Behind Ag Producers”
…We’ve seen strong farm exports, illustrating worldwide demand. … The agriculture community is already seeing benefits from the president’s historic tax cuts and reforms. Farmers, ranchers and producers are now…
The California Kitchen: Smoked Sausage Gravy
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Smoked Sausage Gravy with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 3 T butter 3 T flour…
Rickert Ranch Irrigation
Prather Ranch is owned and managed by Jim, Mary and James Rickert. Located in Northern California, Prather Ranch is a sustainable, 30,000-acre cattle, hay and farming operation. Cattle are raised…
USDA Official Hopeful by Recent Trade Advancements with China
While a trade war may be on hold between the U.S. and China, a Department of Agriculture official says the Trump administration remains ready to support farmers and ranchers, if…
Agri View: Farmers and the Labor Law
…effective system of bring in temporary workers. Something more stable and would save farmers a good deal of money too. Farmers do not particularly like the current H2A program. Several…
New ‘Got Jobs?’ Campaign Demonstrates Dairy’s Substantial Impact on US Economy, States and Local Communities
…Jobs? Dairy Creates Jobs, Exports Create More” campaign. Over the next year, they will share in-depth data and compelling narratives featuring hardworking dairy farmers, innovative dairy company employees, resourceful retailers…
House Members Call for End to Thailand’s Ban on U.S. Pork
…of American pork producers and other farmers.” Last week, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) agreed with a request from the National Pork Producers Council to review Thailand’s…
The California Kitchen: Tomato Coulis
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Tomato Coulis with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 C Tomato Sauce 1/4 C Sugar…
Sometimes Old Technology is the Best Solution
…down to the pump. Water hammer effect in action at the supply reservoir. Overflow water from the pump does not go to waste. Image credit: Images courtesy of USDA/NRCS California….