…James W. Percival, Xenia, Ohio, and Diane Josephy Peavey, Hailey, Idaho, representing producers; Dale Thorne, Hanover, Michigan, representing feeders; and Greg Ahart, Sacramento, California, representing first handlers. The board is…
UC Releases New Cost Study for Growing Almonds
…series of four studies covering three different regions of California published in 2016. The other three studies on almond production include a study on almonds grown in the Sacramento Valley…
The California Kitchen: Raisel Fruit Chutney
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing raisel fruit chutney with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: T Arbosana Olive Oil 1 Clove…
New Rangeland Fire Science Plan
…of proactive partnerships with ranchers, farmers, rural communities and other landowners. “It is imperative that our producers have the best science available to inform their decisions, and that our federal…
Enrollment Period for Safety Net Coverage in 2017
Dolcini U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Val Dolcini announced that producers on farms with base acres under the safety net programs established by the 2014…
Vilsack as Chief of Staff for Clinton Possible
…adviser Jake Sullivan are also being considered. As for whom a Clinton administration might pick for Vilsack’s current seat, Politico says the top contenders to lead USDA include California’s agriculture…
Biodiesel Industry Urges Extension of Tax Incentive
…it expires on December 31st. The letter was sent on behalf of U.S. biodiesel producers nationwide. “We strongly urge you to extend the biodiesel tax credit and take this opportunity…
The California Kitchen: Poached Pear Anglaise
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing poached pear anglaise with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 4 Pears 8 Cup Sparkling Champagne…
Protecting Sensitive Agricultural Lands
…a million Americans who have contracts with the government to protect sensitive agricultural lands. The investment, part of the voluntary USDA Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), will allow producers to protect…
Future of Our Agricultural Community
Internship/mentoring program brings in ag students for summer study in public service The average age of the California farmer is about 60 – and it’s rising. Here at the California…
Funding to Help Agricultural Producers / Small Rural Businesses
…sought-after funding sources for veteran and beginning farmers, and rural-based businesses,” Vilsack said. “These grants provide a much-needed source of financing to help producers develop new product lines and increase…
The California Kitchen: Pear Grilled Swiss Cheese
…1 Cup Sautee Pears To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com…
Crop Insurance Options for Upland Cotton Farmers
…was a covered commodity and eligible for support payments. Now, if cotton producers want Government-sponsored protection in addition to preexisting Federal crop insurance programs, like Revenue Protection (RP), they must…
California Almond Nursery Sales Report
…to estimate the almond acres in California. Procedures Questionnaires were mailed to all known almond nurseries in California and responses were received from 9 out of 10 operations. The nurseries…