…products produced in California. Milk pasteurization destroys organisms that could be harmful to humans, including tuberculosis organisms. The state’s two raw milk dairies are regularly tested for tuberculosis. All cattle…
Fresno County Ag Value Declines in 2015
…Amounts in the report reflect the gross income values only (income before expenses) and does not reflect net return to producers. According to the released figures, an increase was seen…
Technology Needed to Meet Population Growth
…are usually located in areas in which there is productive farmland and they consume it as they develop.” Hodgson says there’s a need to make sure producers get the latest…
Dollars Spent at Farmers Market
…generating twice as much economic activity within the region, as compared to producers who are not involved in direct marketing. Sacramento Region direct market producers averaged $164,631 in sales per…
Wal-Mart donated $1 Million for Conservation Efforts by Rice Farmers
…with conservation practices. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Ducks Unlimited More rice producers will have the opportunity to increase sustainability and profitability on their farms…
Agri View: Telematics
Everett Griner talks about telematics saving producers time and money in today’s Agri View. Telematics For the first time, I just read an article about Telematics. The word in itself…
The California Kitchen: Béchamel Sauce
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing béchamel sauce with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: Milk Clove Garlic Shallot Butter Flour Bay…
Agriculture Production Costs Sharply Decline in 2015
…in 2014, both declined 8.2 percent last year. Producers spent $58.5 billion on animal feed and $41.6 billion on farm services in 2015. One of only two expenditure categories that…
Concerns About Reduced Crop Insurance Funding
Many California producers now take advantage of crop insurance programs. A Minnesota congressman is concerned about possible reduced crop insurance funding in the next farm bill. Concerns About Reduced Crop…
The People’s Department: A New Era for Civil Rights at USDA
…farmers in 2015 alone, of which 72 percent are considered socially disadvantaged or beginning — a record number compared to prior years. Since 2008, USDA’s annual lending to underserved producers…
USDA Announces Assistance for Dairy Farmers
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Thursday announced that dairy producers enrolled in the 2016 Margin Protection Program for Dairy will get approximately $11.2 million in financial assistance. Vilsack said Thursday “we…
Safety Net Assistance for Milk Producers
USDA Announces Safety Net Assistance for Milk Producers Due to Tightening Dairy Margins May/June 2016 Average Margins Below $6 Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced approximately $11.2 million in financial assistance…
Marketing Needed for Climbing Pecan Market
…has increased roughly eight percent. Production has also increased abroad, most notably in Mexico and South Africa, creating additional competitive pressures for U.S. producers and processors. As a result, prices…
Ag Outlook Strengthens
…Economy Barometer turned higher, coming in at 112 in July, up from 104 in June and 97 in May. The improved outlook among producers in the survey came despite a…