…in the dryer, and you have DIY dryer sheets with herbs. Your mind may not go directly to herbs when trying to figure out a great, natural fire starter. However,…
NCBA Takes the Fight to Fake Meat at Summer Business Meeting
…food starch, and annatto. Anyone who thinks that these fake meat products are more nutritious or more natural than real beef is very mistaken, and we’re going to do everything…
Preparing for the Next Phase of the Produce Safety Rule
…behalf of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Educational resources are available through the PSP website, including registering for a Produce Safety Rule Grower Training Course, as well as scheduling…
Grape Assessment Increase, and Decrease
…Department of Agriculture – National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA-NASS), who cooperatively prepare the Report, streamlined activities and implemented more efficient publication and postage processes to help lower costs. However, other…
New DPR Director Excited to Improve Agency Transparency
…important work for the state.” Dolcini has an extensive history working with the state’s farmers and ranchers, having served as the State Executive Director of the USDA Farm Service Agency…
Prune Market Presents Challenges for Growers This Year
Despite a good growing season for California prunes, the current market may present some challenges for growers. A grower survey conducted by the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is…
USDA Announces Details of Support Package for Farmers
…comply with the provisions of the Highly Erodible Land and Wetland Conservation regulations. Many producers were affected by natural disasters this spring, such as flooding, that kept them out of…
Slowly Disappearing Unique Turkey Variety
…breeders. White Hollands work well for meat production, Market weight is between 16 and 25 pounds. This turkey makes a fantastic bird for a homesteader after a slightly more natural…
Mitigate Liability Risk by Vetting Your Farm Labor Contractor
…needs to be compensating them according to applicable labor laws. “The thing that we’re seeing that brings much more financial liability is on the human resources side, its on the…
Raising Royal Palm Turkeys for Meat or for Show?
…the Royal Palm, they are able to breed naturally. If you are interested in turkey conservation, or preservation, this makes a fantastic project bird. Any individual interested in showing a…
CAWG Foundation Awards Student Scholarships
…a 3.91 GPA, and also with extracurricular activities, including baseball, school clubs and student government. His community service includes being co-founder and president of the Fresno County Habitat for Humanity…
Almond Update: IPM Tools Key to Industry Sustainability
Sustainability goals set by the Almond Board of California will rely heavily on proper integrated pest management. UC Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources Director of Statewide Integrated Pest Management…
Significant Increase in Prune Production Forecast
Based on a survey of dried plum growers conducted by the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, the 2019 crop forecast is calling for a significant increase in tonnage from last…
Funding to Support Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers
…administered by the USDA Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement (OPPE). “All farmers and ranchers deserve equal access to USDA programs and services,” said Mike Beatty, director of the USDA…