…domestic producers $1 billion on an annualized basis. “There is an unprecedented sales opportunity for U.S. pork producers in China as that country continues to battle the spread of African…
Pima Preference in California Cotton Acreage Increase
…with the previous year, five states planted fewer upland cotton acres in 2019, including California. Upland cotton planted area is a record low in California,” said Chris Singh with NASS…
Perdue on the Department of Labor’s Proposed H2A Modernized Rule
…and improve access to a legal source of agricultural labor: “President Trump once again shows his commitment to helping America’s farmers, ranchers, and producers continue to be the most productive…
Methane Reduction Funding Down but Not Out
The funding for methane reduction received some significant cuts in California’s 2019-2020 budget, but the programs that support the development of methane reducing projects will remain available. While the application…
Last Minute Push to Revive COOL in USMCA
…Several groups that have been in opposition to the labeling requirement include the National Pork Producers Council, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, and the North American Meat Institute. Citing the…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-15-19
…what sparked the value of dairy exports to be the highest in four years and why the USMCA will be good for California dairies and vineyards. Tune in to the…
Five New Strawberry Varieties Available to Growers
…as many ‘runners’ as previous varieties. Producers can see how these new varieties performed before purchasing them this fall. All of the trial data is on the California Strawberry Commission’s…
The California Kitchen: Pineapple Hawaiian Luau Slaw
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Pineapple Hawaiian Luau Slaw with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 Qts Cabbage 2 C…
Pushing for USMCA Ratification: ‘California Farmers, Let Your Voice Be Heard’
…crowd of about 800. “Members of Congress in both political parties all across California need to hear from you. There is no force in America more powerful than the concerted…
The Western View: Buffalo Bill Center Covers the West
…a retired scientist who also ran a newspaper and has written for agricultural publications since the 1980s. He was a regular contributor to California Farmer Magazine. His commentary “The Western…
USDA Now Making Payments for New Dairy Margin Coverage Program
…June 17 and has started issuing payments to producers who purchased coverage. Producers can enroll through Sept. 20, 2019. “Times have been especially tough for dairy farmers, and while we…
California Rice Headed to China for First Time Ever
Despite the uncertainty surrounding trade relations between the United States and China, California rice will be headlining to China for the first time ever. A deal was reached between Sun…
Voluntary Best Practices to Better Protect Citrus from HLB
…presented by the Citrus Research Board and the University of California Cooperative Extension. Grafton-Cardwell, who participated in the task force responsible for developing the recommendations, noted that the attendees were…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-10-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering China purchasing rice from California for the first time,…