Dairy farmers in Michigan and across the nation need federal lawmakers to revise the safety net created in the 2014 Farm Bill to provide them adequate risk management protection, according…
Cauliflower at Center Plate
…no longer a boring side dish next to that fancy meat or poultry. It’s now offered as the main dish in many restaurants from New York to California. Chefs are…
Senate Bill Would Protect Farmworkers
A bill introduced last week in the U.S. Senate would give farmworkers a path to legal status and citizenship. California Senators, Democrats Dianne Feinstein and Kamala Harris, introduced the legislation…
Agri View: Damaging Weather
Everett Griner talks about the damaging weather is not over for farmers in today’s Agri View. I just heard a local forecaster say that last winter was…
Free Trade, Relationships Key To Market Competitiveness In South Korea
…access for beef, pork and poultry products. “The KORUS agreement solidified the longstanding relationship between U.S. farmers and agribusinesses and Korean buyers and end-users of grain,” said Haksoo Kim, USGC…
The California Kitchen: Herb and Maple Carrot Mousse
…California Kitchen from AgNet West. California Kitchen For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on Roku, Amazon Fire, Google…
Federal Policies on Rural Issues Gain Attention
After a week in which the Trump administration turned its attention to policies that affect farmers and ranchers, California agricultural leaders said they’re encouraged by much of what they heard….
Perdue Planning First Farm Policy Speech
…speak at the Couser (cow-zer) Cattle Company and host a town hall meeting with farmers. Perdue will tour the facility and speak to farmers in the morning at the facility…
NMPF Urges Dairy Imitators to Comply with Food Labeling Standards
America’s dairy farmers have a clear message for plant-based food companies that have been meeting in California this week to assess the consistency of the labeling of their products: Dairy…
2016 California Wine Sales in U.S. Hit New Record
…million; and Philippines, $13 million. CALIFORNIA WINE SHIPMENTS1 (In millions of 9-liter cases) Year California Wine Shipments to All Markets in the U.S. and Abroad2 California Wine Shipments to the…
Soggy Fields slow Start of Rice Planting
Time is running out for California rice farmers whose fields remain too wet for planting. All last month, the Sacramento Valley should have been buzzing with tractors working the ground…
NFU Disappointed by House Vote for AHCA
…lose their health insurance, lessen protections for those with preexisting conditions, and adversely affect family farmers and rural Americans. National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson issued the following statement…
Almond Board: Upcoming Workshops
The Almond Board has a series of workshops coming up for growers. Jenny Nicolau, Manager of Industry Relations for the Almond Board of California has more information. From the Almond…
Soil Health Partnership Urges Farmers to Take USDA Survey
Whether you are a longtime advocate of cover crops—or have never even considered using them—the Soil Health Partnership is encouraging all farmers to participate in the USDA’s 2017 Cover Crop…