Two annual meetings, one for walnuts and one for almonds, will be combined for the first time this year in Northern California. The Butte and Glenn County Almond and Walnut…
Ag Producer Sentiment Improves in December
…the highest level since the survey began in October of 2015. The December mark was 16 points above the November mark and 40 points higher than October. Producers seemed optimistic…
Pig Farmers Complying with New VFD Requirements
…producers in remote locations have an established relationship with a veterinarian. One of the new ideas to help out with that is an online veterinarian locator at Pork Dot Org…
The California Kitchen: Portabella Crostini
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing portabella crostini with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 3 Large Portobello Mushrooms 2 Bolio Breads…
Water Action Plan Progress Highlighted
…water bond passed overwhelmingly by California voters in November 2014. The 2016 summary of accomplishments was prepared by the California Natural Resources Agency, California Environmental Protection Agency, and the California…
California Cherries Hope to Snap Bad Streak
…are the reasons for the unfortunate streak. The California Cherry Board hopes the colder temperatures will make this year a success. The last several seasons have been tough on California…
Applicants for Annual Scholarship Program Sought
…President. “Today’s students are tomorrow’s producers, technicians and veterinarians. We are pleased to offer a $1,000 scholarship opportunity to the DCHA membership to support a student who strives to work…
Efforts in Senate to Curb Antiquities Act Abuses
…Whitehouse.gov In Photos: President Obama Designates 3 National Monuments in California February 17, 2016, by Tanya Somanader, Clay Dumas Summary: President Obama has protected more acres of public lands and…
USDA Wants Dismissal of “Pork, the Other White Meat” Lawsuit
The U.S. Department of Agriculture filed a motion in court this week to dismiss the Humane Society’s lawsuit against the agency over the National Pork Producers Council selling the “Pork,…
South Korea Agrees to U.S. Egg Imports
…it had “completed discussions regarding shell-egg exports to South Korea.” It’s good news for American producers who are coping with an oversupply of eggs that is driving down prices. From…
USDA Seeks National Mango Board Nominees
…board includes eight importers, two domestic producers, seven foreign producers, and one first handler. The Board meets periodically to plan and review marketing and research activities that benefit the industry….
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Board Appointments
…appointed each year in order to provide continuity in policy. The Secretary selects appointees from egg producers nominated by organizations representing the egg industry. Since 1966, Congress has authorized the…
Syngenta Calls Palmer Amaranth No. 1 Weed to Watch For
…Amaranth that is resistant to multiple herbicides. Last October, the University of Missouri identified an infestation that was resistant to glyphosate and PPO inhibitors. The more producers apply a particular…
Smithfield Cutting Back on Gestation Crates
…systems, and our joint ventures in Mexico are currently working toward the 2022 goal. Percentage of Sows in Company-Owned Group Housing GOAL 2017: U.S. Company-Owned Farms GOAL 2022: Contract Producers…