…of ice cream in the U.S., the California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) has partnered with California-based Coolhaus, an architecturally-inspired gourmet ice cream company specializing in innovative flavored ice cream sandwiches,…
California and Mexico – a Win-Win Relationship
…business sectors finding solutions to cross-border issues that benefit both markets and producers. Following our meetings with SAGARPA we had the pleasure of meeting with Walmart Mexico and Central America….
CDFA benefits from new training initiative that helps State improve efficiency, cut red tape
…Safety Services, Director Dr. Annette Jones, Milk and Dairy Food Safety Branch Chief Dr. Stephen Beam, and analyst Kimberly McCarthy worked together to streamline the process by which local governments…
New Research Benefits Rice Growers, Livestock Producers
A UC Cooperative researcher may have found a win-win scenario to help livestock producers and rice growers manage the drought a little better. Sabrina Hill has the story. Rice Straw…
Disaster Assistance for 2012 Frost or Freeze Fruit Crop Losses Announced
…in this program. Producers also are encouraged to contact their FSA county office to schedule an appointment. Limited resource, socially disadvantaged, and beginning producers are eligible for premium reductions and…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Proclaims August 3-9 National Farmers Market Week
…the country offer consumers fresh, affordable, convenient, and healthful products sold directly from the farm. They also offer additional market opportunities for local producers, especially smaller or newer operations. Farmers…
Help for Rural Californians Suffering Through Drought
…with municipal leaders in these rural communities to help residents, businesses and agricultural producers. This drought is devastating for those who live, work and raise their families in much of…
USDA Provides Aid to 73,000 Rural Californians Impacted by Drought
…these rural communities to help residents, businesses and agricultural producers.” Extreme weather, such as the intense drought occurring in the western United States, is putting a strain on water supplies….
Innovation Allows Livestock Producers and Rice Farmers to Solve Each Other’s Problems
…last year fared “Our goal is to give producers information that will allow them to make rice strawlage during this fall’s harvest,” Nader said. “Both cattle and rice producers are…
Tulare County Currently Top in Ag Production
…third consecutive year Tulare County producers have had record-breaking values. Tulare County Agriculture Commissioner Marilyn Kinoshita spoke with AgNet West about the reports, and says it has been a while…
UC Davis Drought Study Assesses Current Losses and Potential Future Impacts
…a quarter of the nation’s milk and cream. Across the nation, consumers regularly buy several crops grown almost entirely in California, including tomatoes, carrots, broccoli, almonds, walnuts, grapes, olives and…
USDA Website for New Farmers
A new website aims to help producers learn about farm bill programs that may help them out. Sabrina Hill has more. Website for New Farmers The website is located at…
Deadline Fast Approaching for USDA NRCS RCPP
There is a group of programs by the Natural Resources Conservation Service that can help producers with a variety of conservation projects. Sabrina Hill talks with Assistant State Conservationist Alan…
Tulare County Crop Report Shows Increases
…biggest jump being in pistachios. There was nearly a 13,000-acre jump for pistachios. Despite that, milk and milk products remain the county’s top commodities, bringing in more than $2 billion…