In today’s almond update, Carissa Sauer, Almond Board Manager of Industry Communications, tells us about this year’s Almond Leadership Class. Almond Board of California (ABC) has unveiled its 2017 Almond…
The California Kitchen: Black Berry Chocolate Sponge Cake with a Chocolate Beer Ganache
…1 Cup Raspberries 1 Cup Chocolate Chips Dark 2 T Full Circle Brewery Bum town Brown To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. California…
David Lewis to receive Bradford Rominger Agricultural Sustainability Leadership Award
…recipient of the Eric Bradford and Charlie Rominger Agricultural Sustainability Leadership Award. For 17 years, Lewis has served as a UC Cooperative Extension advisor, helping farmers, ranchers, conservationists, and other…
Organizations Urge Appropriators to Protect Conservation Funding
…wildly popular, and completely voluntary – which is why they enjoy strong bipartisan support,” said Collin O’Mara, President and Chief Executive Officer of NWF. “These programs provide farmers, ranchers, and…
Lawmakers Asking Trump to Talk Beef with China’s President
…The effort was led by Montana Republican Senator Steve Daines. In the letter, the Senators say: “Opening this market to U.S. producers would create substantial opportunities for ranchers across the…
Agri View: Peach Crop Outlook
Everett Griner talks about trouble for the 2017 peach crop in today’s Agri View. Peach Crop Outlook Except for California, this year’s peach crop is going to be anything except…
California Farm Groups Opposing State Gas Tax Proposal
…and gasoline tax, increased input costs cannot be passed to consumers by farmers and ranchers and as such must be absorbed with no added value.” California is the nation’s top…
USDA Announces $1.2 Million to Support Aquaculture Research Projects
…techniques to kelp farmers, and develop templates for business and marketing plans. NIFA invests in and advances agricultural research, education, and extension and promotes transformative discoveries that solve societal challenges….
The California Kitchen: Buttermilk Beer Fried Chicken with Collard Greens
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Buttermilk Beer Fried Chicken with Collard Greens with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 Cups…
Farmers and Ranchers Need Comprehensive Tax Reform
America’s farmers and ranchers need a flexible tax code that gives them freedom to both grow and adapt quickly to changes beyond their control, the American Farm Bureau Federation told…
EPA Budget Cuts Won’t Ease Mandates
Many Californians looked at the recent EPA budget cuts announcement as positive news regarding current regulation. Agriculture leaders say those cuts probably aren’t going to ease constraints, however. Last month…
Survey: Consumers Baffled by Food Labels
…organic farmers may use some chemical substances on their crops manufactured from natural sources. Nearly two-thirds of those surveyed said they buy organic because they believe the products are more…
Purdue Ag Economy Barometer Shows Slip in Confidence
The Ag Economy Barometer from Purdue University found confidence among farmers and ranchers slipped again last month. The Barometer slipped to 124 in March, marking the second month in a…
Agri View: Cattle Grazing Cost
…more pasture land you have. Then, some farmers have pasture land that don’t raise cattle. That is true today more than ever. So it is just natural that the two…