…trees. Plans are underway to test the dogs soon in California. ‘Sniffer Dogs’ Working in the Ag Industry Results from previous tests show that properly trained dogs can identify citrus…
The California Kitchen: Olive Oil Whipped Potato
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Olive Oil Whipped potato with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 3 C Yukon Potatoes 8…
USDA Invests in $650,000 in Local Watershed Project to Protect Communities and Vital Infrastructure
USDA’s Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) will invest $650,000 in a new California project that aims to develop a watershed work plan in the Lower Deer Creek Watershed in Tulare…
Secretary Perdue Highlights the Benefits of the USMCA for California Producers
…for agriculture to have our three nations again put back together in a trilateral deal,” said Secretary Perdue. “It’s extremely important for our west coast producers in that market.” Secretary…
Almond Update: Post-Harvest Nutrition. Do You Need Nitrogen?
Post-harvest Nutrition is important for growers to be thinking about as harvest wraps up. Nitrogen is important for trees but the Almond Board of California’s Senior Manager of Agricultural Research…
Significant Changes to the Endangered Species Act on the Horizon
…species from extinction.” California Farm Bureau Federation President Jamie Johansson stated when testifying to the committee on behalf of the American Farm Bureau Federation. “For this to happen, we must…
Water Works: Water Year 2018 Well Below Average
In today’s Water Works, brought to you by AquiMax, as the new water year begins the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has released the annual water year recap titled…
NCF Accepting Applications for CME Beef Industry Scholarships
…careers in the beef industry. “The CME Beef Industry Scholarship is an investment in the next generation of cattle producers. CME Group is pleased to support the brightest talent of…
Ag Economy Index Sharply Lower on Farm Income Concerns
…August reading of 129 and its lowest reading since October 2016. Organizers say the barometer, a sentiment index based upon a nationwide monthly survey of 400 U.S. agricultural producers, has…
Canada Dairy Industry: New NAFTA a Bad Outcome
…it also “lets the Americans dictate” Canada’s dairy policies. The organization says the livelihood of the thousands of Canadians and the future generations of dairy producers is seriously at risk…
USMCA: No Pathway Forward for Beef Labeling
…its backs on U.S. cattle producers.” The organization says the administration missed an opportunity to re-establish a viable country-of-origin labeling program for U.S. beef products. In August, the association sent…
Registration Now Open for 2019 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show
…work with other industry leaders on both beef checkoff and NCBA policy efforts, and appreciate fellowship with thousands of other cattle producers from around the country. And that just scratches…
Agriculture Awaits New Farm Bill as 2014 Bill Expires
…a bill following the November elections. Conaway seems eager to wrap up as much work as possible, saying last week “producers don’t need the additional anxiety or uncertainty” of not…
Celebrating National Apple Month
…York is the second-largest apple producing state in the country. Only Washington State produces more apples than the Empire State. Perennially, Michigan ranks third; Pennsylvania and California round out the…