…to ratify the USMCA so American farmers can begin to benefit from the agreement.” California Farm Bureau Federation The California Farm Bureau Federation supports President Trump’s removal of steel and…
The California Kitchen: Honey Mustard Ham
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Honey Mustard Ham with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 LB Smoked Ham 1/2 C…
Farm Bureau Statement on Trump Immigration Reform Proposal
…high as $60 billion. A reformed agricultural guest worker program that is flexible and affordable for farmers, fair to workers and effective in meeting the needs of all producers is…
NCBA Applauds Greater U.S. Beef Access to Japan
…“This is great news for American cattle producers, and Secretary Sonny Perdue and the Trump Administration deserve a lot of credit for helping knock down this non-tariff trade barrier in…
The USDA Announces New Vision for Animal Genomics
A published blueprint prioritizes animal genomics research over the next 10 years to help producers meet the needs of a growing world population. Courtesy USDA A new U.S. Department of…
USDA Enhances African Swine Fever Surveillance Efforts
…illegal products at key U.S. commercial sea and airports; Collaborating with states, industry and producers to ensure everyone follows strict on-farm biosecurity protocols and best practices (including for garbage feeding…
California Rice Planting Back on Track After Getting A Late Start
The rice planting season got off to a late start this year after late spring rains came through many areas of California. However, growers were able to compensate for the…
May Rain Silver Lining for Strawberry Growers
Storm systems coming through California are expected to cause some problems, but there likely will be a silver lining for the strawberry industry. Strawberry plants are thriving right now, and…
Four-Alarm Fire Causes Major Damage to Blue Diamond Growers Facility
…nonprofit, grower-owned cooperative Blue Diamond Growers has grown in the world’s leading almond marketer and processor. Altogether, California is responsible for processing about 80 percent of the worlds almond supply. …
Almond Update: Subjective Forecast Expected, Low Carry-Over for 2019
The National Agricultural Statistics Service released their subjective forecast report for California almonds and the numbers are right where the industry expected with an increase over last year. Another report…
Californian Honored with U.S. Dairy Sustainability Award
…this year’s award, one of them was a California dairy producer. The program is designed to recognize dairy farms, businesses and partnerships that implement methods for improving the well-being of…
Impact of Trade on California Job Landscape
…Agriculture. “The trade-supported jobs in California are rising. They were 11 percent of our California economy in 1992 and today they’re over 20 percent,” said Colligan. “Trade supports California ag…
The California Kitchen: Sweet Corn Grits
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Sweet Corn Grits with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 C QUICK Grits 3.5 C…
Beef Cattle Cost Study Released from UC ANR
The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources’ Agricultural Issues Center recently released a beef cattle cost study, detailing the cost and returns for beef production in California. The new…