…When Daugaard talks to California dairy producers about starting operations in South Dakota, does he discuss with them the major differences in weather and the challenges involved with the South…
Pest Pressure Increase with Drip Irrigation
…California plum producers are seeing high gopher damage this year. He says a change is irrigation efficiency has done away with some anti-gopher practices. Niederholzer says growers will need to…
Cotton Transition Assistance Program Enrollment Begins Today
…for enrollment is Sept. 30, 2015. CTAP provides interim payments to cotton producers in counties where the Stacked Income Protection Plan (STAX), a new insurance product administered by the Risk…
American Farm Bureau, Agriculture and Industry Groups Ask Court to Ditch EPA’s Unlawful Water Rule
…Forest Owners, National Association of Home Builders, National Association of Manufacturers, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, National Corn Growers Association, National Mining Association, National Pork Producers Council and Public Lands Council….
The California Kitchen: Blackberry Chocolate Sponge Cake with Chocolate Beer Ganache
…T Sugar ½ T Kosher Sal 3 T Whole Milk ½ Cup Plus 1 T AP Flour ½ Cup Coco Powder 2 Cream Charges 5 T Rosenthal Orange Citrus Olive…
California Angus Genomics Forum
…daylight time (PDT) and is open to all cattlemen. “We’re looking forward to bringing Angus breeders and commercial cattlemen together for this forum that explores genomic technology and how producers…
Agri View: Raw Milk
Everett Griner talks about problems, or not, with raw milk in today’s Agri View. Raw Milk…
Syndrome Causing Olive Tree Damage Overseas
…strain of the bacteria has yet to be seen in the States. What It Does Lightle says olive producers should always keep an eye out for abnormal dieback, especially since…
July Fourth Cookout Costs Less This Year, Still Under $6 Per Person
A Fourth of July cookout of Americans’ favorite foods including hot dogs, cheeseburgers, pork spare ribs, potato salad, baked beans, lemonade and chocolate milk will cost slightly less this year,…
Obama Administration Assists Communities in Building Local Food Systems to Foster Economic Growth
…up to $50,000 for small-scale producers who often sell products locally; and over 13,000 high tunnels, low-cost covered structures that extend the growing season and make locally-grown products available later…
Administration Places Politics Over Producers
USDA APHIS released their final rules for the Importation of Fresh Beef from Northern Argentina and a Region in Brazil. With this step by the Administration, these areas with a…
California Represented in 2015 Beef Leaders Institute
…Mitchell says this lets producers see how CAB has impacted the marketing opportunities for Angus breeders and how cattlemen can reach the Certified Angus Beef® (CAB®) brand target. Visiting four…
Enrollment for 2016 Dairy Margin Protection Program to Begin July 1
…The voluntary program, established by the 2014 Farm Bill, provides financial assistance to participating dairy operations when the margin – the difference between the price of milk and feed costs…
U.S. Wheat Growers See TPA as First Step to Increased Export Opportunity
…to represent the needs and interests of wheat producers before Congress and federal agencies. Based in Washington, D.C., NAWG is grower-governed and grower-funded, and works in areas as diverse as…