The latest measure of producer mindset dipped lower in April. The Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer fell to 125 last month, which was ten points lower than a month earlier…
USDA Celebrates World Trade Month
…China, and the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement. Agricultural trade is critical for the U.S. farm sector and the American economy. In 2017, U.S. exports of food…
The California Kitchen: Baby Back Ribs Untamed
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Baby Back Ribs Untamed with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 3 T Olive Oil TT…
Building Naming Ceremony Celebrates ‘Father’ of Fresno State Viticulture, Enology
…that his love of the grape growing was shared around the world by his students who helped make the California grape and wine industry an international leader. The event also…
New TPP Moving Forward
…United States. Further, the Trans-Pacific Partnership was expected to add $4 billion worth of U.S. ag exports to the ag economy. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
The California Kitchen: Quick Pickled Radish
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Quick Pickled Radish with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 C Radish Sliced Thin .5…
USDA Supports Specialty Crop Industry with Multi-State Initiatives
…projects announced today include: California Department of Food and Agriculture will partner with: The University of California’s Western Institute for Food Safety & Security and Oregon State University for a…
Celebrating National Raisin Day
…protein, have antioxidants, are low in sodium and contain no cholesterol. California produces the majority of the world’s raisin supply. Interestingly enough, April 30 is both National Oatmeal Cookie Day…
Secondary Impacts of Chinese Tariffs on Apples
…tariff rates. “What we’re concerned about is the indirect impact the tariffs are going to have on the California apple growers,” said Executive Director of the California Apple Commission Alex…
RFA to CARB: Ethanol Plays a Key Role in LCFS Success Story
Ethanol has played a key role in the success of California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) and is poised to make even greater contributions to the state’s climate policy objectives…
The California Kitchen: Sweet Tomato Jam
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Sweet Tomato Jam with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 C Heirloom Tomatos 1/2 C…
California Industry Aggressively Confronting Sticky Cotton
Confronting sticky cotton is one of the major areas of focus for the California Cotton Ginners & Growers Association (CCGGA). On April 25 the association held their annual Sticky Cotton…
Almond Update: Continued Almond Growth in 2017 Acreage Report
…and predicted 1,070,000 bearing acres for 2018. There was a slight decline in new plantings, the lowest since 2003. Almond Board of California’s President and CEO Richard Waycott said that…
Farm State Senators Worry About Trade During Hearing
…farm economy. Politico says farm-state senators used the opportunity to direct Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue to impress on the Trump administration just how sensitive commodity markets are to trade actions….