…his love of farm shows. Questions directed at the Secretary of Agriculture ranged from getting a federal milk marketing order established in California, to expectations of the Farm Bill, to…
The California Kitchen: Milk Chocolate Hazelnut Cluster
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Milk Chocolate Hazelnut Cluster with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 C Milk Chocolate 2…
Canada: 73 Percent of U.S. Milk Price is Subsidized
Canada’s dairy subsidies have been a controversial topic during the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) negotiations. For many years, the U.S. dairy industry has claimed that their Canadian counterparts…
Sales Closing Dates Near for Most Crops
…and ranchers and their ability to bounce back from adverse conditions,” said Farm Production and Conservation Acting Deputy Under Secretary Robert Johansson. “Crop insurance is central to a strong farm…
President’s Infrastructure Plan Paves Way for Boosting Rural Economy, Farm Bureau Says
…U.S. agriculture’s place as a world leader in production. We also applaud the administration for placing the decisions of how these dollars should be spent back at the local level….
NCC Survey Suggests U.S. Producers to Plant 13.1 Million Acres of Cotton in 2018
…2018. Production costs remain high, and unless producers have good yields, current prices may not be enough to cover all production expenses. NCC delegates were reminded that these expectations are…
2017 California Winegrape Crush Size Confirms Grape Supply Stability
…overall average up from where it was in 2016”, said Allied Grape Growers’ President Nat DiBuduo. Despite vineyard planting and removal trends in recent years, California’s Central Valley production rose…
California Federal Milk Marketing Order Delayed Again
…California Dairy Campaign, and the Milk Producers Council have all expressed disappointment at the extended delay. Dairymen throughout the state who are anxious to join the federal milk marketing order…
NRCS and the Rice Stewardship Partnership Helping Central Valley Irrigation
…percent irrigated and having adequate supplies of water is fundamental to production, the Rice Stewardship Partnership’s main priority is increased water quantity. The secondary priority for the partnership is improved…
Agri View: Florida Peaches
…farmers are carefully watching this new venture. Although limited in production right now. The crop is doing well. When harvested, it found a ready market. It is not your typical…
Highlights From the February 2018 Farm Income Forecast
…Relatively small annual declines are predicted for both animal/animal product (0.3 percent) and crop (0.8 percent) receipts. Forecast declines in receipts for milk and poultry/eggs are expected to more than…
Almond Board: Election Deadline Feb. 14
…is comprised of five handler and five grower representatives who set policy and recommend budgets in several major areas including: production research, public relations and advertising, nutrition research, statistical reporting,…
New Records for U.S. Beef Export Value, Pork Export Volume in 2017
…record, trailing only 2014’s $6.65 billion. Pork exports accounted for 26.6 percent of total production in 2017 and 22.3 percent for muscle cuts only, each up nearly a full percentage…
Agri View: New Food Product
Everett Griner talks about Peanut Milk, another new food product, in today’s Agri View. A glass of milk a day is healthy for everybody. But, these days you might ask…