…late August. All hog and pig producers in California have a chance of being selected for this survey. Last year, NASS collected data from 76 percent of the national sample….
California Has a Stable Farm Workforce
There are twice as many farmworkers as there are farm jobs in California, according to an analysis published online in California Agriculture journal. Led by Philip Martin, professor emeritus in…
USDA to Measure Small Grain Production
…California agriculture and it is crucial for us to have accurate data about this key sector of the economy,” said NASS Pacific Regional Director, Chris Messer. “We will contact more…
NMPF Statement on Decision to Purchase Cheese to Help Dairy Farmers
…farmers, and suggest ways to help farmers endure this lengthy period of low prices. “We also appreciate the USDA extending the sign-up deadline for enrollment decisions in the dairy Margin…
Low Supply Restricts Pecan Products
…director of Georgia Pecan Growers, Janis Dees, talked at the California Pecan Growers Association’s annual conference about pecan products or more specifically, the lack thereof. If you think about products…
USDA to Purchase Surplus Cheese, Continue to Assist Dairy Producers
…insecurity and provide for added stability in the marketplace.” USDA received requests from Congress, the National Farmers Union, the American Farm Bureau and the National Milk Producers Federation to make…
Ritchie Bros.’ Largest-Ever Tipton, CA Auction
…to online bidders, from as far away as Hungary, Poland and Australia. Approximately 72 percent of the equipment was sold to buyers from California. Every item was sold without minimum…
ChemChina / Syngenta Merger
…to close by the end of the year. About Syngenta Syngenta is a leading agriculture company helping to improve global food security by enabling millions of farmers to make better…
Poll: Support for TPP
…closer to reality. “Most Americans support free trade,” American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said, “and most farmers do, too. Exports account for almost a quarter of American farm…
Pesticide Resistant Whitefly Poses Threat to U.S. Crops
…Florida, followed by high infestations in field-grown tomato crops. MEAM1 rapidly spread across the southern United States to Texas, Arizona and California, where extreme field outbreaks occurred during the early…
Senator Says TPP Will be A ‘Challenge’
…the agreement to Congress soon. North Dakota farmers stand to benefit from the trade agreement through agricultural exports. However, Politico reports as a result of the campaign-influenced climate in Congress,…
Agri View: Eucalyptus
Everett Griner talks about the need for the eucalyptus tree in today’s Agri View. Eucalyptus The Eucalyptus tree was brought to California from Australia in the 1850’s. The reason is…
The California Kitchen: Parmesan Carrot Souffle
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Parmesan carrot souffle with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 Large Carrots 2 Cups Heavy…
New MyPlate Resources for Families
…your family, whether it’s going to a farmers market together or letting kids plan your next healthy dinner menu. Visit ChooseMyPlate.gov/Families for more ideas to get kids of all ages…