…farmers but twenty millions dollars’ worth. That’s what it will cost. That is only a small bit of relief. The National Milk Producers is asking the purchase be made for…
The California Kitchen: Roasted Sweet Potatoes
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing roasted sweet potatoes with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: Sweet Potatoes 4 tbsp Garlic 2…
Help for Low-Income Families to Purchase Fruits and Veggies
…replicated or scaled, demonstrate a track record of designing and implementing successful nutrition incentive programs to connect low-income consumers and agricultural producers, provide locally or regionally produced fruits and vegetables,…
Succession Plans can Assure Farms Stay in the Family
…The Fedoras said it is worth it to hire a qualified estate attorney who is certified by the State Bar of California. “If you have a lot to lose, you…
Additional Lender Category for Small-Scale Operators
Options Help More Beginning, Small and Urban Producers Gain Access to Credit The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the availability of a streamlined version of USDA guaranteed loans, which…
Agriculture in the Classroom: Two Tulare County Teachers Team Up
Story by Jennifer Ray, California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom What happens when two very enthusiastic teachers meet at the California Agriculture in the Classroom Conference? For Julie Cates…
Shot Hole Borers Vanish From Avocado Trees
…after a certain period of time. The California avocado industry may have dodged a big bullet. The California Avocado Commission presented at the California Association of Pest Control Advisors’ annual…
Almond Board: Spatial Database Project
At the upcoming Almond Conference, the Almond Board is presenting a new spatial database project that puts California almonds on the map – literally. The Almond Board worked with Land…
International Policy Development Needs Family Farmers and Ranchers
…work carried out by international bodies like the World Trade Organization. It is important that producers are involved in international discussions at the formative stages to help advise the policies…
Trade Wars Could Cost California 640,000 Jobs
A new editorial by the LA Times says California could lose 640,000 jobs if Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump would start trade wars as President. Rhetoric from both candidates is…
USCA Opposes CME Proposed Changes to Live Cattle Futures
The U.S. Cattlemen’s Association says proposed changes to live cattle futures by CME Group will not address the concerns of producers across the country. CME group is considering switching to…
The California Kitchen: Brussels Sprouts
…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 Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it…
‘One-Two Punch’ of River Flow Plans Hits Rural California
…for additional fishery flows underline the need to expand California’s water supply to help buffer the impacts of drought. “The state board’s river flow plans threaten to sentence rural California…
Final Rule for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program
…Because of this popularity, NRCS is usually able to fund about a quarter of applications. Since 2009, USDA has invested more than $29 billion to help producers make conservation improvements,…