…VAPG helps producers to maximize the value of their commodities. Independent producers, producer groups, farmer and rancher cooperatives, and majority-controlled producer-based business ventures are all eligible for the program. Grants…
Current USDA Organic Survey Open Until April 4
…said in a press release. “According to the 2019 survey, U.S. certified organic producers sold a total of $9.93 billion in products, up 31% over 2016. That is a significant…
Cover Crop Initiative Deadline Extended Through March 10
Producers still have an opportunity to sign up for a special cover crop initiative that is being offered through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s…
Golden State Dairy Management Conference Scheduled for March 23 in Modesto
…UC Ag Extension Office in Modesto. The conference offers producers an opportunity to see where their research dollars are being put to work. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m….
Some Benefits of Becoming an Oat Farmer
…vetch, alfalfa, and wheat. Growing your own oats means you can make your own oatmeal. You could also try making Oat Milk. Oats are also used to ease inflamed skin…
Ukraine Invasion Implications for American Agriculture
…could result in a greater demand on American producers to fill the gap. Sanctions and other penalties leveled on Russia by the United States and other countries will continue…
VofV: To Advance Food Safety, Get Out of the Box
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find…
Impact Farmers Make When It Comes to Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
…emissions. However, since 1990 the American Farm Bureau reports that America’s farmers have managed to increase pork, milk and beef production while cutting the greenhouse gas emissions required to provide…
Week in Review: Almond Cash Flow Challenges & Opportunities for California Walnuts
Almond producers are looking at further complications related to supply chain congestion. A recent RaboResearch report provides insight on the walnut outlook over the coming years. Desert lettuce crops appear…
Supply Chain Problems Will Require Complex Series of Solutions
Ongoing bottlenecks continue to create overall supply chain problems, with producers continuing to struggle to get products to their destination. The challenges were the subject of a recent joint hearing…
USDA Supports Supply Chain Enhancement with $215 Million Investment
…ranches, new and beginning farmers and ranchers, Tribes and tribal producers, socially disadvantaged producers, military veteran producers, and underserved communities. USDA will host two informational webinars to provide information on…
Avocado Shipping Delay Puts Spotlight on Imports from Mexico
…we appreciate the assistance of the US Embassy in Mexico, Mexico’s National Plant Protection Organization SENASICA, and the Association of Avocado Producers and Packers/Exporters of Mexico, as well as the…
VofV: Forging Uncommon Collaborations to Solve World Hunger
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find…
The California Kitchen: Fresh Mozzarella
Fresh Mozzarella In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Fresh Mozzarella with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 1/2 Gallon Unpasteurized Milk 7…