Do you know what the farm share of every dollar you spend for food is? Everett Griner answers this question. He also tells you why it is has continued to…
The California Kitchen: Pressure Cooked Beef Bourguignon
…you will have no color on your food. 3/4 C Beef Stock 2 C Red Wine 1 C Water 1/2 C Corn Starch Pressure Cooked Beef Bourguignon For this and…
California has a ‘New’ Food Expo
…of California food and beverage related companies while creating a statewide identity centered around the celebration of food production and the experience food inspires. Several awards are given out during…
Trade Aid for Farmers Could Start Late September
…Perdue, who says the yields will be based on actual production, not historical averages. The program is a response to trade tariffs implemented on U.S. agriculture goods for the 2018…
USDA Opens Election Period for Seed Cotton Program
…Dec. 7, 2018. Visit www.fsa.usda.gov or the local FSA office for information about FSA and the 2014 Farm Bill programs and programs impacted by the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018….
Plant Fruit Trees in Your Yard
…harvest. In terms of food production, this is fantastic news because trees don’t require nearly as much attention as raised bed gardens. Planting fruit trees provides tons of food over…
Bankers: Farmers Want Trade Not Handouts
Following the president’s announcement of a $12 billion trade assistance package to farmers, the nation’s bankers echoed farmer sentiments, saying producers want free trade and not handouts. A Farm Journal…
Groups Want “Fake Meat” Regulated by USDA
…industry website Meating Place Dot Com says the groups want these products held to the same high standards for food safety and labeling that meat and poultry are held to…
USDA Invites Comments on the Implementation of the e-Connectivity Pilot Program
…2018. USDA is developing this pilot program to catalyze private investment and bring broadband to unserved rural areas of the country. The new program provides a unique opportunity to develop…
Ag Committee Leaders Meet to Discuss Farm Bill
…of the major differences between the two bills. The biggest differences between the two bills are the work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and payment limits. The statement…
USDA Invests in Projects to Spur Innovation in Grazing Lands, Organic Systems and Soil Health
…the people who grow our food and fiber.” Through this grant program, public and private grantees — including non-governmental organizations, American Indian tribes, academic institutions and local government entities —…
Water Works: Funding Approved for Water Storage Projects
…will receive $280 million to use with the South County Ag Program to treat recycled wastewater and provide it to farmers in Sacramento County. The Inland Empire Utilities Agency will…
Trade Assistance Details Still Being Worked Out
…who are big exporters, are expected to benefit the most. In addition, farmers won’t know until harvest exactly how much assistance they’ll be eligible for. The USDA is relying on…
Not All Reactions to Trade Assistance Are Positive
The President’s plan to aid farmers in the midst of the trade war is not sitting well with several groups, including a number of Republicans in Congress. Senator Ron Johnson…