The California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF) are counting the results of the House farm bill and immigration bill votes as wins for California agriculture. The House farm bill passed by…
The California Kitchen: Shishito and Country Ham With Brie Cheese Sauteed
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Shishito and Country Ham With Brie Cheese Sauteed with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 4…
Farm Leader: Congress Must Now Focus on Agricultural Immigration Reform
The California Farm Bureau Federation said it hopes today’s failure of an immigration measure in the U.S. House of Representatives will ultimately set the stage for Congress to resolve longstanding…
Perdue Comments on 2018 Farm Bill Passing the House of Representatives
…House Agriculture Committee for their diligence and hard work in passing their 2018 Farm Bill through the House of Representatives. American producers have greatly benefited from the policies of the…
Groups Respond to House Passage of 2018 Farm Bill
…Producers Council House Approves 2018 Farm Bill, With FMD Language The National Pork Producers Council praised passage by the House of the “Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018,” which includes…
The California Kitchen: Butter Poached Prawns
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Butter Poached Prawns with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 LB butter 1 Lb 16/20…
USDA Supports Local Foods in Schools through Farm to School Grants
…from students and teachers to parents and producers,” said Lipps. “Connecting people to their food builds stronger ties to community agriculture and an appreciation for those who care for our…
Enrollment for Safety Net Coverage Ends August 1
…August 1, 2018. Producers on a farm that is not enrolled for the 2018 crop year will not be eligible for financial assistance from the ARC or PLC programs should…
Almond Update: Room for Growth in Second Largest Market
India is the second largest market for California almond exports, as of last year. Cultural traditions have helped fuel that market, but the Almond Board of California said there is…
Grant Awarded for Studying Livestock Antimicrobials Impact
A $3.1 million grant will fund research studying the impacts of California’s new legislation limiting the use of antimicrobial drugs given to livestock raised in the state. Meat industry publication…
Agri View: Strawberry Consumption
…a crop grown widely in the United States. You likely know that most of the crop from California. One reason is the long and mild winters. You probably don’t know…
Almond Matters: Keeping Orchards Healthy During Hull Split
…spring and it has helped keep mite populations low. As warmer temperatures are on the way for many parts of California, monitoring for mites is going to become even more…
Optimism Surrounds Upcoming House Farm Bill Vote
…from California visits with FCA Executive Director Jim Handley during the Youth Appreciation Luncheon during this week’s Florida Cattlemen’s Association Annual Convention in Orlando. “This time around, assuming we get…
USDA Issues Warning of Newcastle Virus to Commercial Poultry
The Department of Agriculture says at least 18 outbreaks of Virulent Newcastle Disease have been confirmed in backyard chickens in Southern California. The outbreaks prompted the Animal and Plant Health…