…more than a decade ago, it has grown continuously with more producers and more consumers. Now, we are learning that there are products being sold, as organic, that are not…
Citrus Showcase Addresses Several Industry Concerns
The 25th Annual Citrus Showcase was hosted by California Citrus Mutual (CCM) at the Visalia Convention Center on March 8. The event brought the California citrus industry together to engage…
An Orchard Becomes a Community’s Jewel
…grow healthy food for themselves. I get to grow food for my community and it makes me very proud.” by USDA/NRCS California Image credit: Huerta Del Valle “The Valley’s Orchard”…
The California Kitchen: Agent Hollandaise Sauce
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Agent Hollandaise Sauce with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 4 Egg Yolks 1 C Melted…
USDA/NIFA Invests in Exploratory Research
…using food-industry wastes to grow microorganisms that produce the lipid precursors of biodiesel. The full list of grantees is as follows: University of California, San Diego, California, $100,000 Connecticut State…
American Beef Exports Have Strong Start in 2018
…in a press release. “Despite the decline in variety meat volume, export value continued to increase. This underscores the important contribution variety meats deliver for producers and for everyone in…
Organic Herbs & Female Empowerment: A NRCS Success Story
…soft spot for farming, despite pursuing a career as a locksmith for the California State Penal System. Myrna P. Arambula pictured on her farm by Jose Luis Herrera Wanting more…
USDA Decides Not to Impose Additional Regulatory Requirements for Organic Producers and Handlers
…federal regulation of livestock and poultry for certified organic producers and handlers. The withdrawal becomes effective May 13, 2018. Significant policy and legal issues were identified after the rule published…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 03-12-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. California Citrus Mutual says there is a warped definition of “public benefit” coming out of Sacramento…
Cap on Conventional Ethanol RINs Will Reduce Biodiesel Market
…no longer be utilized for compliance with the conventional biofuels requirements; $185 million more in feed costs for livestock producers—likely leading to an increase in food costs for consumers; and…
The California Kitchen: Asparagus and Potato Chowder
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Asparagus and Potato Chowder with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 C Asparagus 1 C…
Dairy Export Market Relies on NAFTA
…American dairy producers. Mexico accounted for 45 percent of all American skim milk powder exports in 2016, the most recent year studied by Informa. That same year, Mexico accounted for…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 03-09-18
…said they are listening to California concerns about immigration reform. We also catch up with California Citrus Mutual at their Citrus Showcase and talk about several issues affecting the industry….
Coalition Formed to Fight Steel, Aluminum Tariffs
…for Competitive Steel and Aluminum Trade this week. The coalition includes industrial and agriculture groups, such as the National Pork Producers Council, The American Soybean Association and U.S. Wheat Associates….