…in both the long and short-term for all types of producers. The groups say farmers are facing growing shortages of legally authorized and experienced workers each year. The letter says…
Resolution Urging Trade Agreement with Japan Introduced
…the opportunity to reduce trade barriers with Japan, “especially for U.S. agriculture producers.” Smith pointed out a trade agreement could address the 40 percent tariff on U.S. beef imported to…
Almond Board: Big Increase for Low-Dust Incentive
An incentive program that makes it more affordable for almond and walnut producers to implement low-dust harvesting equipment has more than doubled. The Almond Board of California added that growers…
USDA Trade Mission to Explore Export Opportunities in Middle East, North Africa
…Fla. That Crazy Bee Guy, Springfield, Ohio U.S. Rice Producers Association, Houston, Texas U.S. Soybean Export Council, Chesterfield, Mo. Zafi Beverages & Agriculture Technologies, Inc., Wood Dale, Ill. USDA trade…
India Still Top Global Milk Producer
…is unique among the major milk producers because more than half of its production comes from water buffalo, rather than cattle. However, India’s dairy herd is the largest in the…
USDA Warns it Only Takes One Person to Spread Harmful Invasive Pests
…to California by one person who likely mailed an infected plant to that State. HLB was first detected in Florida in 2005 and has since spread rapidly. A concerted effort…
U.S. Hogs and Pigs Inventory Up 4 Percent
…producers intend to have 3.01 million sows farrow between March and May 2017, and 3.05 million sows farrow between June and August 2017. Iowa hog producers accounted for the largest…
The California Kitchen: Sautee of Dates with Pecans and Honey
…Dates 4 Cup Pecans 1 Stick of butter ½ Cup Brown Sugar 2 T Honey To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. California Kitchen…
$1.9 Million for Alfalfa and Forage Research
…returns to alfalfa producers as well as end-users, including milk producers. develop methods to estimate alfalfa forage yield and quality, which would support marketing alfalfa forage as a livestock feed,…
Snowpack’s Water Content Remains Far above Average
…supplies Californians use – will take much more than even an historically wet water year to be replenished in many areas. California’s climate is the most variable of any state….
The California Kitchen: Apricot and Fontina Stuffed Maple Glazed Pork Chop
…today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. California Kitchen For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on Roku, Amazon Fire,…
Western Growers Forms Partnership with New Mexico Chile Association
…in other western states, including trade, food safety, water, immigration and labor. We are confident that the reputation of Western Growers and the expertise of their staff based in California…
California and Australia – a Continuing Partnership
by Karen Ross, Secretary, California Department of Food and Agriculture Ross Our visit to Australia was another step in furthering California’s commitment on climate smart agriculture. The trip not only…
Western Growers Applauds Senate Ag Committee Perdue Vote
…the Senate to swiftly confirm his nomination.” About Western Growers: Founded in 1926, Western Growers represents local and regional family farmers growing fresh produce in Arizona, California and Colorado. Our…