A Rabobank analysis says the proposed Chinese tariff on U.S pork imports could cost American producers $6 to $8 per head. The Rabobank Pork Quarterly Q2 report says the China-U.S….
CA Judge Says Glyphosate Can Be Listed Under Prop 65
A California Appeals Court sided with the Center for Food Safety and the state of California in affirming that Monsanto’s glyphosate pesticide can be listed under Prop 65. The listing…
Agri View: Avian Flu Detection
…herd is infected, destroying all of the birds in that flock is the only way to fight it. Now, it is logical that all commercial producers are constantly alert for…
Turning Integrated Pest Management Ideas Into Action
…the director of the California Department of Pesticide Regulation, in remarks at the April 2018 IPM Summit. The ever increasing incidence of invasive pests and the concerns about how to…
The California Kitchen: Udon Noodles with Braised Kale
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Udon Noodles with Braised Kale with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1/4 C Oil 1…
Updated Water Allocations Double, Still Below Half for Southern CVP Agriculture
…positive results of the California Department of Water Resources April snow survey, Reclamation is pleased to announce this increased allocation for CVP water contractors,” Regional Director for Reclamation’s Mid-Pacific Region…
Record Attendance at Post-Harvest Pest Control Conference
…year, so very good attendance and great speakers.” Several of the speakers focused on some of the strategies and research surrounding Asian citrus psyllid and Huanglongbing. President of California Citrus…
Wildfire Aid Amendment Included in Farm Bill Proposal
…to help producers recover has been good, it’s important that we take time to figure out how to improve ways to help farmers in the future,” he says. Two separate…
Cage-Free Housing of Hens Comes with Safety Concerns
Animal welfare experts at the University of California, Davis are researching ways to increase the safety of cage-free housing for hens. While the lack of a cage provides more space…
The California Kitchen: Medium Rare Proper Steak Technique
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing medium rare proper steak technique with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 4 Steaks Choice Quality…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 04-20-18
…by Taylor Hillman. Reports from blueberry harvest show some damage from the February freezing temperatures and the Almond Board of California is running it’s first ever advertising campaign in Germany….
Conaway Hopeful House Will Consider Farm Bill in May
…include enough support for agricultural producers, and that the nutrition title proposals would waste taxpayer money and increase hunger and poverty. In the Senate, Ranking Agriculture Committee Democrat Debbie Stabenow…
California Grape Acreage Report, 2017 Summary
California’s 2017 grape acreage totaled 880,000 acres. Of the total grape acreage, 829,000 were bearing while 51,000 were non-bearing. The wine-type grape acreage is estimated at 599,000 acres. Of the…
Perdue Announces New Senior Leaders at USDA
…and producers, and it also means helping people who live in those communities. In addition, we must continually try to find new markets for the agricultural bounty they produce. Our…