Sand County Foundation, the California Farm Bureau Federation and Sustainable Conservation are accepting applications for the $10,000 California Leopold Conservation Award. “We encourage others to apply for this opportunity to…
Dairy Groups Pledge to Work with Trump Administration on NAFTA Modernization
…and confronts increasingly protectionist dairy policies by Canada. In joint comments sent to the U.S. Trade Representative, the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF)…
Withdraw ‘GIPSA’ Rule, Say NPPC, Pork Producers
The National Pork Producers Council in comments submitted again urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture to withdraw a regulation related to the buying and selling of livestock. It also delivered…
Pig Pens: A Look at Mirrors and Mats
…in a commercial production, where pigs are kept in groups, would not be feasible, Marchant-Forde notes. However, producers could consider using rubber mats to help improve the pigs’ environment, which…
USDA Announces Farm to School Grant Awards
…as well, when schools buy the food they provide from local producers.” According to the 2015 USDA Farm to School Census, schools with strong farm to school programs report higher…
A National Day for the Flower of Love and Romance
…marvelous flowers coming from the state of California. In June, Red roses are in bloom in flower gardens all across the United States, and their beauty and sweet scent fill…
USDA Releases Latest WASDE Report
…billion bushels. The season average corn price estimate received by producers is unchanged from last month at $3.00 to $3.80 per bushel. The season-average price for soybeans was forecasted at…
ICFA Lobby for Practical Cannabis Growing Guidelines
… The visit comes at a crucial time during the process of establishing the legislative framework for adult-use of marijuana in California in the coming year. The ICFA is urging…
Official Flower of the Month of June
…the United States, California is one of the biggest producers of roses. And every year, Americans spend billions of dollars buying bouquets of roses for Valentine’s Day. I’m Cathy Isom……
Almond Board: Food Safety Symposium
…report: From the Almond Board: Several presentations in the upcoming Almond Board of California (ABC) Food Quality and Safety Symposium will address issues related to the Food Safety Modernization Act…
The Western View: Fruit Trail
…of ripe fruit literally bursting with flavor. It’s Nature’s best, California Grown, from one of the biggest agricultural counties in the world. I’m Len WIlcox and that’s the Western View…
Food Safety Practices and Costs Under the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement
…will mean for the produce industry. This study focuses on interviews with seven California leafy greens firms since that industry has had a food safety program since 2007, the California…
USDA Helps Expand Rural Broadband Infrastructure in Four States
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced that USDA is awarding four loans to help provide broadband service in rural portions of California, Illinois, Iowa and Texas. “Too many rural areas still…
Adjusting NAFTA to Help Small Beef Producers
…the agreement to allow independent beef producers to better compete. Acknowledging the importance of NAFTA, NFU President Roger Johnson noted, “the agreement has contributed to increased consolidation in the beef…