Image courtesy American Farm Bureau Federation California Farm Bureau Federation President Jamie Johansson urged Congress to improve the current culture of conflict that exemplifies current Endangered Species Act regulations. Testifying…
Secretary Perdue Rings the Closing Bell at NYSE
…Fuel up and Play POC Jim Bair President, CEO US Apple Association Tammi Kircher Board of Directors, IA Ducks Unlimited Nick Wiley Chief Conservation Officer Ducks Unlimited Kellie Moss Director…
The California Kitchen: Ratatouille Pasta
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Ratatouille Pasta with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 C Flour 1 Pinch Salt 1…
Pork Industry Commits To Fighting Antibiotic Resistance
…industry is committed to doing its part to address it,” said Dr. Gordon Spronk, a swine veterinarian from Minnesota and an NPPC board member. “Pork producers have practiced responsible use…
CDFA Accepting 2019 Specialty Crop Block Grant Applications
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting proposals for the 2019 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). Each year, CDFA conducts a two-phase competitive solicitation process…
Trade Mitigation Package Now Covers Almonds, Cherries
…the significant role they play in the international market place,” Almond Alliance of California (AAC) President and CEO Elaine Trevino said in a news release. “We are thankful that our…
The California Kitchen: Parm Crisp with Baby Scallop
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Parm Crisp with Baby Scallop with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 T Parmesan Cheese…
EPA Releases RFS Waiver Information Online
…biofuels, which negatively affected roughly 800 million bushels of corn demand. Because of those waivers, the National Biodiesel Board says that amounted to a loss of 300 million gallons of…
Multiple Agencies Collaborate to Address HLB
Several different agencies met in Fort Pierce, Florida last month to better coordinate efforts to address HLB. Representatives from the Citrus Research Board (CRB), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and…
Bayer Files Appeal to California Glyphosate Ruling
Bayer is increasing efforts to defend Roundup, its flagship weed killer. A Dow Jones report says the effort follows a recent verdict in a California court case alleging that the…
USDA Secretary Working to Empower Local School Leaders and Improve the School Meal Programs
…be the cupcake police,” said Neil Putnam, National School Boards Association Director and Vice President of the Mitchell Board of Education, South Dakota. “I appreciate U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny…
Industry Groups Encourage Participation in On-Farm Readiness Reviews
The first in a series of On-Farm Readiness Reviews recently took place, facilitated by an agreement between the Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA) and the California Department of Food and…
The California Kitchen: Olive Oil Whipped Potatoes
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Olive Oil Whipped Potatoes with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 C Cooked Yukon Potatoes…
Water Works: Getting Involved with Your GSA
In today’s Water Works, brought to you by AquiMax, communities throughout California are in the midst of developing sustainability plans through local Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSA) as part of the…