…will focus that talent serving America’s farmers, ranchers, foresters, and agricultural producers.” Background: Erica Navarro previously served as the Budget Director for the U.S. Department of Education. Before that, she…
NPPC Testifies at USTR Hearing on Thailand’s GSP Eligibility
At a U.S. Trade Representative hearing, the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) called for Thailand’s preferential access to the U.S. market to be revoked or reduced if it does not…
Celebrating National Pollinator Week
…insects are essential partners to farmers and ranchers in production much of our food supply. The state of California provides producers with conservation assistance to promote wise stewardship of lands…
Important Industry Updates Presented at Spring Citrus Meeting
…the disease it causes Huanglongbing (HLB) which has been growing at an alarming rate in Southern California in the past few years. “It’s definitely exploded,” said UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE)…
Frozen Produce Just as Nutritious as Fresh
…Research conducted at the University of California Davis compared the nutritional value of several commodities to evaluate a difference between fresh and frozen. The study tested the difference between freezing…
Farm Credit Outlook Shows Prices for Grains to Strengthen
…to decline for livestock producers though, as rising grain prices drive up feed costs, and Southwest pasture conditions deteriorate because of severe drought. The quarterly report also notes that uncertainties…
Senate Bill Creates Group to Study Trucking Regulations
Legislation introduced last week in the U.S. Senate would revise existing trucking regulations to make the rules more flexible for drivers hauling livestock, according to the National Pork Producers Council….
The California Kitchen: Chocolate Panna Cotta
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Chocolate Panna Cotta with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 C Whole Milk 2 C…
Ag Groups Want #TradeNotTariffs
Ag groups have spent weeks engaging the Trump Administration for more insight into the future of trade tariffs. Those agricultural producers and related industries that depend on exports are now…
Federal Judge Rules Against California’s Glyphosate Labeling Requirement
The national agriculture coalition fighting against California’s false and misleading Prop 65 labeling requirement for glyphosate picked up another win in court. U.S. District Court Judge William Shubb upheld the…
Farmers Set to Attend the NFU Beginning Farmers Institute
…a top priority for Farmers Union,” he says. Class sessions will take place in Washington D.C., Washington state, and California. Those sessions include hands-on training that will emphasize many of…
The California Kitchen: Father’s Day Rack of Lamb
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Father’s Day Rack of Lamb with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 Rack of Lamb…
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Becoming More of a Concern
The brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) has been in California for more than 15 years in primarily urban environments, but the pest has now been increasing its presence in agricultural…
Agri View: Oklahoma Wildfire Losses
…those wildfires that swept through Oklahoma earlier this year. Just like those that swept through Montana and California last year. The damage will take years to erase. Unofficially, 350,000 acres…