…The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is attempting to change that by requesting a regional approach once that happens. Tulare County Agricultural Commissioner Marylin Kinoshita says some growers…
Agri View: Better Times?
Everett Griner talks about USDA forecast of better times ahead in today’s Agri View. Better Times? From: Farm Futures magazine USDA sees slow growth over next decade Brazilian farmers to…
Water Briefing Clarifies ‘Wet’ Winter
…Jones The California Department of Water Resources and Water Education Foundation, in cooperation with the Center for Irrigation Technology, held a water briefing seminar at California State University of Fresno….
The California Kitchen: Hearty Radish and Skirt Stake Fajitas with Fresh Corn Tortillas
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Hearty Radish and Skirt Stake Fajitas with Fresh Corn Tortillas with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will…
Chinese Pork Prices Continue to Rise
…cool the market. Pro Farmer’s First Thing Today reports farmers are holding back pigs from slaughter as they work to rebuild herds after the industry was engaged in widespread culling…
Plant Health and Resilience Research
…Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “Research into growing more resilient, stress tolerant crops that use water and nutrients more efficiently will offer farmers new tools to produce crops sustainably, and will…
This Week’s Agriculture Meetings
A look at this week’s California State Board of Food and Agriculture meetings by Office of Public Affairs The California State Board of Food and Agriculture held two meetings this…
Almond Board: Register Now for 2016 Almond Conference
…Conference will take place in Sacramento, California, December 6-8, 2016, at the Sacramento Convention Center. The Almond Conference offers the following events and meal functions to attendees: Meal tickets can…
National Dairy Month
…or wedding or just eating yogurt every morning, you are supporting our country’s dairy farmers and getting many nutritional benefits. Studies have demonstrated the positive role milk plays in children’s…
Pacific Region, Poultry Report
California Egg Production California’s egg production during April totaled 291 million, down 6 million from March’s production but up 22 million from April 2015. The all layers during the month…
The California Kitchen: Roasted Radish and Crème Fresh Vichyssoise
…fresh To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Roasted Radish and Crème Fresh Vichyssoise For this and many more of these…
USDA Streamlining Crop Reporting
USDA announced Tuesday farmers and ranchers can update their crop acreage reports at any USDA office without having to visit another. USDA’s Farm Service Agency and Risk Management Agency can…
Supreme Court: Farmers Can Challenge Wetlands Determinations
…waters of the United States,” according to the Hagstrom Report. Farm groups, such as the American Farm Bureau Federation, applauded the decision. Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall says “now farmers…
EU Glyphosate Meeting Set for Next Week
…a full reauthorization, stating “there is no basis for anything less.” Meanwhile, a recent poll found British farmers indicated they prefer to leave the European Union, while listing the likelihood…