Miss California Eileen Kim taking pictures with the public while promoting pistachios Pistachio Macaroons Participating in community events such as farmers’ markets offer an opportunity to engage with consumers on…
Ag Groups Respond to Trump Administration Announcement Upholding the RFS
…farmers weren’t shy in telling the President that the impact of these waivers would lead to significant consequences for farmers, folks working at ethanol and biodiesel plants, and the countless…
Trump Delivers on a Key Promise to American Farmers
…improve the RFS program that will result in sustained biofuel production to help American farmers.” “President Trump has once again demonstrated that he is a champion for our nation’s farmers…
USDA Invests $11M In Research That Will Support Specialty Crop Farmers
…research that will support specialty crop farmers. “This collaborative public-private research effort will focus on applying innovative solutions to pest management problems that often are otherwise not available to specialty…
Farm Bureau Releases Milk Program Recommendations
…and a more equitable program for all dairy farmers. Although federal milk marketing orders have been a pillar of the dairy industry for more than 80 years, the program has…
President Trump Signs Stopgap Spending Bill to Fund Farm Payments
…the spending bill last Friday, ensuring the government avoids another costly shutdown in the short term and will continue trade-aid payment dispersal to farmers and ranchers. The bill is only…
California Producers Set for Success with Better Access to Japan
California farmers and ranchers should see some noticeable benefits from the latest trade deal that has been agreed to with Japan. President Donald Trump recently signed the new trade deal…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 10-01-19
…of the Voices of the Valley podcast, Gov. Newsom vetoing Senate Bill 1 and details on a pre-season citrus export meeting. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
Senate Bill 1 Veto Official, Governor Praised
…messages of support for Governor Newsom’s decision to veto SB 1. “I applaud the governor’s commitment to listening to the needs of Central Valley water users…the voluntary settlement process is…
Water Year 2019 Ends with Strong Storage Supplies
With water year 2019 officially coming to an end yesterday, many farmers and ranchers are looking ahead with hope for another wet year. The latest storage summary from the California…
Sugar Beets Show Strong Potential as Livestock Feed
Production of sugar beets in California has all but disappeared over the past decade, however, the crop could provide dairy farmers with another option for nutritious forage. Researchers have been…
UC ANR Takes In-Depth Look at the Cannabis Industry
…from a study of price patterns at California cannabis retailers. Other research explores the demographics of cannabis farmers, the characteristics of farms that are applying for cultivation permits, and what…
Agriculture Groups Respond to Japan Trade Deal
…farmers and ranchers. When I visited Japan in May for the G20, I made it clear that the U.S. is Japan’s best customer and we felt that relationship was not…
New Japanese Trade Deal Expands Market for Agricultural Products
…“It really is a great day for U.S. farmers and ranchers. They now have new and expanded access to one of the largest and most affluent markets in the word,”…