…some unique challenges when you talk about using automation to replace jobs. California Farm Bureau’s Director of Employment Policy Brian Little says California producers should look at automation as a…
DCHA Seeks Applicants for Annual Scholarship
…dairy industry by offering scholastic support to outstanding agriculture-focused students. “Education is the foundation of a successful industry,” says DCHA President Lane Sollenberger. “Today’s students are tomorrow’s producers, technicians and…
NPPC Year in Review
As the year comes to a close, the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) provides a look back at the agriculture issues of 2015 and a preview of 2016. Micheal Clements…
Peanut Pileup
…(Virginia-North Carolina-South Carolina) accounted for about 15 percent of all USA-grown peanuts. The Southwest region (Texas-Oklahoma-New Mexico-Arkansas) grew about 13 percent. Image credit: Map courtesy of Florida Peanut Producers website….
Agri View: Drones-Technology Driven
…from The Duke Joseph Agency, the Yamaha RMAX USA team demonstrated the capabilities of the aerial spray helicopter to a group of 15 of Washington State’s largest tree fruit producers….
Agri View: Dragon Fruit – It’s Fruit
…¼ cup coconut milk 1 Tbsp. freshly-squeezed lime juice 2 Tbsp. brown sugar or stevia Procedure: Stir fruit salad dressing ingredients together in a cup until sugar/stevia dissolves. Set aside….
Agri View: Smart Phones
…issued, will connect agricultural producers around the world and provide them with shared knowledge on ways to maximize their land’s productivity while protecting its resources for future generations. The two…
State Veterinarian Clears Santa’s Reindeer to Enter California
…farmers and ranchers with the drought. We wished him safe travels and plenty of milk and cookies as he and his reindeer make deliveries to the good children of California.”…
Goat Meat for the Holidays
…and milk. The meat of young goats is delicate and succulent without the stronger flavors of venison or the fat layers of lamb. Goats have readily adapted to a variety…
The California Kitchen: Parmesan Garlic Yorkshire Pudding
…egg) 1 cup Milk 1 ounce Parmesan Cheese 1 cup Flour 2 tsp. Fresh Garlic (fresh is preferred but granulated will work) This mixture will make 10-12 in a muffin…
Commodity Classic Releases Mobile App for 2016 Event
…farmer-focused convention and trade show, produced by the National Corn Growers Association, American Soybean Association, National Association of Wheat Growers, National Sorghum Producers and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. For…
“Say Cheese!” Growing California Video Series
…Fiscalini Farm and Cheese Company, of Modesto, California, uses a start to finish process to create its specialty cheeses. Their procedures involve the use of high quality milk in their…
USDA Shares 2015 Results
…world. Here is a list of USDA’s top outcomes in 2015: Agriculture and Trade Delivered nearly $200 million to help poultry producers recover, and spent nearly $1 billion total inresponse…
Omnibus Approval Key for Cattle Producers
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) released a video today regarding the omnibus approval which includes key measures for cattle producers, including the repeal of Country of Origin Labeling known…