The Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program will be issuing more than $300 million in 2019 to nearly 23,000 dairy producers. California enrolled the highest production volume of any state, while…
President Trump Signs U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement. Ag Groups Respond
…ranching families will benefit from trade with Japan.” Houston hailed today’s announcement as an important step forward for the U.S. beef industry. “For the past few years, U.S. beef producers…
USDA Opens 2020 Enrollment for Dairy Margin Coverage Program
Enrollment Ends Dec. 13, 2019 WASHINGTON (USDA/FSA-Oct. 7, 2019) — Dairy producers can now enroll in the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) for calendar year 2020. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA)…
Registration Opens for Massive 2020 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show
…and they will appreciate fellowship with thousands of other cattle producers from around the country. The convention will again be preceded by 27thannual Cattlemen’s College, which is famous for stimulating…
Producers Discouraged by Sec. Perdue’s Sentiment Toward Small Farms
…dairy farmer,” Perdue said to reporters after the event. “Everyone will have to make their own decisions economically whether they can survive.” Several reports featuring statements from dairy producers indicate…
Highlighting the Value of Pistachios Through Community Engagement
Miss California Eileen Kim taking pictures with the public while promoting pistachios Pistachio Macaroons Participating in community events such as farmers’ markets offer an opportunity to engage with consumers on…
The California Kitchen: Lemonade
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Lemonade with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 Qts Mineral Water 3 C Sugar 2…
Trump Delivers on a Key Promise to American Farmers
…promotes economic growth and supports our producers. Building on the success of the year-round E15 rule, this forward-looking agreement makes improvements to the RFS program that will better harness the…
NCBA Exposes Relationship of OCM and HSUS
…Perdue to “fix” our cattle markets in response to the price disparity producers are currently having to endure. “First and foremost, I think it’s important to make clear – once…
Almond Update: Sanitation a Must as Harvest Wraps Up
California is on the home stretch of the 2019 almond harvest with later varieties like Fritz and Monterey now coming off the trees. UC Cooperative Extension Entomology Farm Advisor David…
Farm Bureau Releases Milk Program Recommendations
…would: Give every dairy farmer a voice by eliminating the ability of coops to vote on behalf of member-producers on changes to federal milk marketing orders (bloc voting); Improve risk…
The California Kitchen: Escargots with Puffed Pastry
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Escargots with Puffed Pastry inspired by Bouchon Bistro with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2…
Off-Year Pistachio Crop Lighter Than Expected; Size and Quality Strong
California’s pistachio crop may end up a little lighter than initially anticipated, even with the understanding that it is an ‘off’ year. Coming off a record crop last year growers…
California Producers Set for Success with Better Access to Japan
…immediately be eliminated under the new agreement. Other commodity groups have also issued varying levels of support and enthusiasm for the new trade agreement and what California producers stand to…