The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that a vote on a California Federal Milk Marketing Order (FFMO) is expected to occur later this year. The FMMO had…
Almond Matters: California Weather Increasing Importance of Fungicides
…Valent Field Market Development Representative Tino Lopez said, “being on top of it to control disease is paramount.” The vast amount of agricultural production that takes place in California also…
The California Kitchen: Agent Parmesan Fried Brussels Sprouts with Lemon
Agent Parmesan Fried Brussels Sprouts with Lemon In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Agent Parmesan Fried Brussels Sprouts with Lemon with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 03-07-18
…still well below average and an NRCS conservationist has helped many producers and acres of land recover from fire damage, skills he learned while recovering from a fire experience himself….
The California Kitchen: Roasted Garlic Whipped Potatoes
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Roasted Garlic Whipped Potatoes with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 C potatoes red skin…
Ag Producer Sentiment Improves; but Uncertainty about the Future of NAFTA Looms
…producers were asked about their future expectations for U.S. agricultural exports. Agricultural producers remain optimistic that U.S. ag exports will remain strong over the next five years with 87 percent…
USDA Offers Renewal Options for Expiring Conservation Stewardship Contracts
…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 service center or visit www.nrcs.usda.gov/GetStarted….
Food Waste Prevention Week Aims to Raise Awareness About Unused Food
CDFA, in coordination with the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research, the Strategic Growth Council, the California Department of Public Health, and other partners, is pleased to announce March 5-9,…
CFBF: Requiring Workers Return to Home Country Not an Option
The California Farm Bureau Federation took two employers and their employees to Washington D.C. to express to congressional leaders that the current immigration reform being discussed isn’t going to work…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 03-06-18
…or private pesticide treatments done by the California Department of Food and Agriculture and there is still time for almond trees during bloom to minimize freeze damage. @AgProcessors @Cotton1785 @thealmonddoctor…
Third Snow Survey Shows Improvement from Last Month
…historic average. “California has unquestionably experienced a dry winter this year, with a near-record dry February,” said DWR Director Karla Nemeth. “While we’re happy to kick off March with this…
Monsanto Faces Cancer Claims in California Court
…sufficient evidence to support the lawsuits’ claim that exposure to Roundup can cause non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The California court will be presiding over more than 300 lawsuits against Monsanto filed by…
Grain, Dairy Markets Worried About Trade War
…dairy cooperative in Wisconsin, says a trade war will likely result in fewer dairy sales for American dairy producers, which would come at a very bad time. From the National…
California Strawberry Commission Website Offers Improved Grower Resources
The California Strawberry Commission website has been retooled to provide a better experience for those looking for up-to-date growing information. “We’re pretty excited about it, we relaunched our CalStrawberry.com, which…