…being fulfilled. Roughly 100 sorghum producers happened to be in Washington, D.C., as the investigation announcement was made. Those producers were able to talk with elected officials about the situation…
E.M. Tharp and World Ag Expo® “We Believe in Growing” Scholarship Winners Announced
…CA, plans to study Agriculture Education at California State University, Fresno this upcoming fall. Being raised around livestock and animals, Aalexias dreamed of becoming a veterinarian until she reached high…
Sales Closing Dates Near for Most Crops
Expanded Options available to enhance Farm Safety Net Last year’s hurricanes, wildfires, and droughts, devastated parts of the South, Midwest, Northern Plains, and California, and were a stark reminder that…
The California Kitchen: Abuelita Mocha Chocolate Truffle
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Abuelita Mocha Chocolate Truffle with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 C Abuelita Chocolate 1/2…
The Western View: VOC Lab
…found, and it spreads quickly through an infected area. The disease has ravaged Florida’s citrus groves, and has been found in California. But finally there is some good news. Scientists…
What the Budget Bill Means for Farmers and Ranchers
The disaster assistance spending measure has been watched carefully by producers who were hit hard by natural disasters. Producers in California, Florida, Texas, and even Puerto Rico lost crops and…
Ag Committee Leaders Praise Bipartisan Budget Act
…by hurricanes, we’ve also improved livestock disaster programs to help producers recover from wildfires and other disasters.” More funds are available under the Emergency Assistance Livestock, Honey Bees, and Farm-Raised…
NCC Survey Suggests U.S. Producers to Plant 13.1 Million Acres of Cotton in 2018
…from upland cotton to ELS cotton, corn, and ‘other crops’. In California, growers intend to plant more wheat and corn. Many producers will continue to face difficult economic conditions in…
2017 California Winegrape Crush Size Confirms Grape Supply Stability
The California Agricultural Statistics Service released its annual Preliminary Grape Crush Report summarizing the size and value of the 2017 California grape crush. Allied Grape Growers estimated a four million-ton…
California Federal Milk Marketing Order Delayed Again
…California Dairy Campaign, and the Milk Producers Council have all expressed disappointment at the extended delay. Dairymen throughout the state who are anxious to join the federal milk marketing order…
NRCS Specialist Returns from Retirement to Assist Wildfire Relief Efforts
Communities in northern and southern California continue their ongoing wildfire relief efforts. To facilitate the process the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) called on the expertise of Rich Casale,…
NRCS and the Rice Stewardship Partnership Helping Central Valley Irrigation
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is currently accepting applications from California rice producers in 10 Central Valley counties for the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) – Rice Stewardship Partnership,…
The California Kitchen: Spicy Salmon Tartare
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Spicy Salmon Tartare with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 T Dijon Mustard 1 T…
USDA February WASDE Report
…increased its forecast for corn exports, while reducing stocks. Exports increased 125 million bushels on price competitiveness with other nations. The season-average corn price received by producers is projected at…