…California rice and that trade agreement that was announced is good news for our industry,” said Jim Morris, Spokesperson for the California Rice Commission. “Having a very large market like…
Federal Officials Begin to Crack Down on CBD Products
…and Cosmetic Act. Six of the companies that were warned by the FDA are based in California. “As we work quickly to further clarify our regulatory approach for products containing…
The California Kitchen: Brown Butter Blackened Rock Cod
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Brown Butter Blackened Rock Cod with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 4 each 4oz Rock…
Cattlemen Celebrate Finalization of Trade Deal With Japan
…is a tremendous victory and a great day for America’s beef producers and Japanese consumers. Japan is the number one export market for U.S. beef, and for many years it…
Organic Growers Converge in Monterey
…Network (OPN) and California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF), the summit will feature more than 90 exhibitors on the trade show floor of the Monterey Conference Center. The summit will begin…
Dairy Quota Program Will Not ‘Cease and Desist’
Back in October, an organization representing a group of California dairy farmers issued a letter calling for the termination of the state’s dairy quota program. The STOP QIP group has…
NCBA Seeks Clarity and Consistency in Beef Origin Labeling Practices
…cattle producers, reaffirmed its policy supporting voluntary country-of-origin labeling (COOL). Because the association takes the concerns of its members and stakeholders seriously, its Executive Committee has unanimously approved efforts to…
USDA/NASS Prepares for 2019 Organic Survey
…the 2019 Organic Survey. Letters are being sent to producers who are involved in certified organic farming, or who are in the process of transitioning. Each of the producers who self-reported…
Healthy Soils Week Kicks Off in Sacramento Today
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is joining government partners, NGOs, and private industry members in celebrating California’s Healthy Soils Week, which begins today and runs through December 6. …
Farm City Newsday Friday, 11-29-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a dead spotted lanternfly that was found in California,…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 11-28-19
…and listen to an interview with a California hops grower. Tune in to the show for these news stories and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored…
New HLB Quarantine Initiated in San Bernardino County
…has yet to be any HLB detected in any commercial groves. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has a host of resources available to monitor detections around the…
Farmers Receive an Average of 12 Cents of Every Thanksgiving Food Dollar
…spent on the Thanksgiving meal. According to the report, wheat farmers receive an average of about $0.03 from a pack of 12 dinner rolls that retails for $2.69. Dairy producers…
Successful Rice Harvest for California Growers
…encountered significant setbacks during the planting season because of the abnormal weather events that came through California during the spring. “All things considered, harvest went pretty well,” said Jim Morris,…