Registration is available for the California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) annual conference, Organic Hotspots: Revitalizing Rural America. The event is scheduled for February 22 and 23 at the Sheraton Grand…
U.S. Cotton Industry Contributions to Cotton USA Play Critical Role in Developing Export Markets
…for their support: the National Cotton Council; Cotton Incorporated; American Cotton Shippers Association; AMCOT; California Cotton Alliance; the Committee for Cotton Research; ICE Futures U.S.; Plains Cotton Growers, Inc.; Southern…
NPPC Commends USDA for Maintaining Essential Livestock Market Programs
…LMR market data ensures that reliable and accurate information that influence critical business decisions are available to thousands of producers and other market participants, including those in the futures market.”…
Secretary Perdue Outlines USDA Services in the Event of a Government Shutdown
…for everything they do to benefit the farmers, ranchers, foresters, and producers who depend on our services. It is their mission each day to fulfill our USDA motto, ‘Do right…
USDA Announces Plenary Speakers for the 2018 Agricultural Outlook Forum
…for conversation among producers, processors, policymakers, government officials, and non-governmental organizations, both foreign and domestic. Early arrivals may take part in two pre-forum field trips: a farm conservation tour of…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 01-19-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. There’s good support for agriculture in the new California budget and state ag leaders believe Washington…
The California Kitchen: Heirloom Tomato Pico De Gallo
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Heirloom Tomato Pico De Gallo with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 C Heirloom Tomatoes…
EU Moves to Ban Palm Oil from Biofuels
The European Union (EU) gave approval to a climate plan that includes banning palm oil from use in fuels, angering palm oil producers. Indonesia and Malaysia, the two largest palm…
Assistance Available to Agricultural Producers through the Conservation Stewardship Program
…their conservation objectives. These tools also enable producers to see potential payment scenarios for conservation early in the process. Producers interested in CSP are recommended to contact their local USDA…
The California Kitchen: Spinach Pasta
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Spinach Pasta with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 C Flour 1 Egg 2 T…
Almond Board: Best Management Practices During Bloom
…California developed a comprehensive set of Honey Bee Best Management Practices (BMPs) for California’s almond industry. Developed with a wide array of input from sources including the almond community, beekeepers,…
Brazil Considers Dropping Tariff on U.S. Ethanol Imports
…ban on fresh beef exports from Brazil, according to Reuters. Brazil imposed the ethanol tax last year on U.S. imports that exceed a 600-million-liter annual quota to protect local producers….
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 01-17-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. We catch up with California Farm Bureau Federation President Jamie Johansson and talk about his experience…
The California Kitchen: Quick Sautee of Kale with Red Onion & Roasted Garlic Bread Pudding
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Quick Sautee of Kale with Red Onion & Roasted Garlic Bread Pudding with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what…