…trade war may cost the producers in export dollars. The threat of a trade war still has more than just farmers sweating it out. Chinese officials have said publicly that…
The California Kitchen: Smoked Chicken
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Smoked Chicken with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 whole Fryer Chicken TT S+P Cajun…
USDA and FDA Announce Key Step to Advance Collaborative Efforts to Streamline Produce Safety Requirements for Farmers
…FSMA inspection as well. This means one stop at USDA helps producers meet federal regulatory requirements, deliver the safest food in the world and grow the market for American-grown food….
Legislative Updates Affecting California Agriculture
…Council of California and the California Invasive Species Advisory Committee to collaborate with state and local authorities in the development of a cure and other suppression methods. AB 2470 charges…
Ag Economy Barometer Monthly Results
…a monthly survey of 400 farmers across the U.S., was driven both by producers improved view of current conditions and, especially, their more optimistic view of the future. The Index…
Last Chance to Complete the 2017 Census of Agriculture
…I encourage producers to respond online or to send in their paper form today.” The questionnaire needs to be completed by everyone who received a form – including landowners who…
The California Kitchen: Smoked Salmon
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Smoked Salmon with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 Lb Salmon 4 T Lemon Juice…
Margin Protection Program for Dairy Enrollment Deadline June 8
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue extended the deadline for producers to sign up for the Farm Service Agency’s Margin Protection Program – Dairy (MPP) for one week. The program provides a…
Pork Producers Respond to Mexican Retaliation
…States. “We appreciate the variety of interests and issues the Trump administration is balancing in its trade negotiations with Mexico, China and other countries. While producers are trying to be…
Census of Agriculture Deadline Looming
…encouraged producers who have not yet done so, to respond to the survey. Perdue reminds farmers and ranchers that the data is used “to make important local, state, and national…
NMPF Thanks USDA for Extending Margin Protection Program Sign-up Window
The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) expressed thanks to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue for his department’s decision to give dairy farmers additional time to review their 2018 coverage options in…
The California Kitchen: Maitake Stuffed Pork Chop
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Maitake Stuffed Pork Chop with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 3 Pork Chops 6 Oz…
Agri View: Technology and Agriculture
…Everett Griner… Image credit: Old tractors (McCormick and Deering in the foreground) at Imperial Valley Farm Equipment Museum. January 1997/Gerald Holmes, California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo, Bugwood.org…
Pest Prevention Programs Allowed to Continue
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) will now be allowed to continue its pest prevention programs. California’s Third District Court of Appeal has granted a stay of a…