…Sheep slaughter totaled 181,600 head, 2 percent below last year. Pacific Region Commercial Slaughter California’s production of red meat during October 2016 totaled 119 million pounds (dressed weight), 2 percent…
Citrus Crop Forecast has No Changes
Mark Hudson, USDA/NASS, Washington D.C. reported the December citrus crop forecast. California reported no changes in any category for December. Florida has no changes in non-Valencia or Valencia oranges. Grapefruit…
High School, College Students Unaware of Ag Jobs Available
…The survey, sponsored by America’s Farmers Grow Ag Leaders, a Monsanto Fund program, shows just 13 percent of high school and college students are interested in pursuing a career in…
Canada Increases Bovine TB Quarantine
…teams are still meeting with ranchers and all affected producers have been provided with a point of contact with the government. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
The California Kitchen: Lemon Scones
…California Kitchen from AgNet West. The 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,…
Meeting Growing Demand for Organic Products
…support organic farmers and ranchers as well as those adopting organic practices for the first time. The grants are funded through the Organic Transitions Program (ORG), administered by NIFA and…
USDA Boosts Healthy Food Access
…through the Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive Program, increased farmers market participation in SNAP to improve access to fresh and nutritious food, and announced a purchase and delivery pilot, which is…
Almond Board: Waycott on State of the Industry
…and effectiveness. The Almond Board is funded by an annual assessment on the marketable kernel weight of almonds. The Almond Board of California recognizes the diverse makeup of the California…
Ross Updates Almond Industry on Focus
California Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross updated the almond industry on the governor’s agriculture projects and focus moving into next year. Ross said fiscal stability and climate change continue to be…
Conservation Opportunities to Improve Water Quality
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will offer farmers and ranchers more opportunities to participate in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). The announcement includes…
Weather Radar Helps Researchers Track Bird Flu
…team first developed the NEXRAD approach in the Central Valley of California. They are also working with the U.S. Geological Survey, the California Department of Food and Agriculture, the California…
USDA: No Cotton Storage Deficit
…store than most people in other countries, and supports markets for homegrown renewable energy and materials. Since 2009, USDA has provided $5.6 billion in disaster relief to farmers and ranchers;…
The California Kitchen: Eggnog Crème Brulee
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing eggnog crème brulee with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 6 T White Sugar 1 Cup…
Easy-to-Harvest Raisin Grape Reduces Production Cost
…Craig Ledbetter.) A new raisin grape developed by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists in California is proving to be very popular among producers because it costs less to harvest. With…