…throughout California,” Francis said. “HerdDogg utilized the Valley Ventures program to assist with improving sales, building a sales team and raising a second round of funding.” Companies accepted into the…
The California Kitchen: Ahi Crudo
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Ahi Crudo with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 8 oz AA Sushi Grade Ahi Tuna…
USDA Increases Corn, Soybean Production Forecast
…are based on record-high shipments during the month of May. The season-average corn price received by producers was lowered 10 cents at the midpoint for a range of $3.30 to…
USDA Announces Japan to Accept Exports of U.S. Sheep and Goat Meat
…Secretary Perdue said. “The United States has a reputation for high quality agricultural products and this Administration is committed to helping U.S. producers prosper and share these products with the…
Enforcement of Labeling Regulations Critical
…on the labeling of imitation products, according to the National Milk Producers Federation. At an FDA hearing focused on the regulation of cell-cultured products replicating meat, NMPF said that these…
The Western View: Efforts to Split California
There’s yet another group that wants to split up California. Their idea is gaining traction, and enough people have signed a statewide petition to get the measure on the November…
U.S. Pork Calls for Level Playing Field as FDA Makes Regulatory Land Grab
Already bearing the brunt of global trade retaliation against American agriculture, U.S. pork producers now face additional headwinds in the form of a regulatory land grab by the U.S. Food…
Water Works: More Wine Country Basins May Soon Come Under SGMA Rules
…previously believed. The California Department of Water Resources recently declared that 14 groundwater basins throughout the state should be reprioritized under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) and four of…
Almond Update: Record Forecast Could Have Been Larger
The National Agricultural Statistics Service’s objective almond report for 2018 predicts a production increase of 7.9 percent primarily due to 70,000 more bearing acres this season. Almond Board of California…
Almond Matters: Assessing Ant Management Strategies
…now on ant species, there’s an excellent guide to ant identification on the University of California Integrated Pest Management website for almonds…and that can definitely help a grower distinguish the…
Water Officials Call for More Water to Restore Salmon Migration
…That water would come at the expense of agricultural producers who depend on those tributaries to irrigate crops. “We’re really talking about pulling water out of the hands of longtime…
First Monsanto Cancer Trial Begins
A trial is underway this week in California as witnesses will begin to testify in the first case alleging that Monsanto’s Roundup weed killer causes cancer. Politico says Lee Johnson,…
Governor Brown Increases Funding for Citrus Protection
…year,” said Condos. The funding allocation comes at a crucial time, as the number of HLB detections in California is quickly approaching 700. There have been more than 350 detections…
USDA Applauds Housing Eligibility for Temporary Farm Workers
…a challenge faced by our farmers and producers,” Secretary Perdue said. “The seasonal workers coming to the United States do tremendous work for American agriculture. I am pleased that USDA…