…moving ahead with the environmental review it had been conducting pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). WWD is the nation’s largest irrigation district and has been pursuing the…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 10-10-19
…for livestock and poultry farmers and how the Almond Board of California is helping growers meet their sustainability goals. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features…
Almond Update: ABC Addition To Help Growers With Sustainability Goals
The Almond Board of California welcomed a new member to their team as Tom Devol becomes Senior Manager of Field Outreach and Education. Devol will lead a team that provides…
Bailey Appointed to USDA Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
John Bailey at UC Hopland Research and Extension Center (UCANR-Oct 8, 2019) — John Bailey, director of the University of California’s Hopland Research and Extension Center, has been appointed to…
Fresno County Leads California as Top Agricultural County
Fresno County has now officially become the top agricultural county in California and the U.S. for the first since 2013 after the release of Tulare County’s 2018 Crop and Livestock…
The Reality of the Beef Checkoff
…the Farm Bill. It was initiated as an effort driven by producers who saw an important need for more promotion and research to stave off falling beef demand in the…
The California Kitchen: Croque Madame
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Croque Madame with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 8 Slices of Brioche Bread 4 T…
The Changing Demographics of Farming
…than 4,600 Asian producers. California farms with American Indian or Alaska Native Producers totaled more than 2,100, with an average farm size of 285 acres. Listen to the report below….
High Efficient Lighting for the Farm
Cathy Isom tells us about the high efficient way ag producers have to light up the farm. High Efficient Lighting for the Farm Photo: Cultivation of fresh herbs and pepper…
California Sued for Violating Constitution with Proposition 12
…the measure. “Prop 12 hurts the family on a budget with higher prices for pork, veal and eggs, and unfairly punishes livestock producers outside of California by forcing them to…
California Receives Nearly $28 Million for Dairy Margin Coverage
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…