…nearly every facet of U.S. agriculture. It looks at land use and ownership, production practices, expenditures and other factors that affect the way farmers do business and succeed in the…
Orange Production Drops, But Not in CA
The US Department of Agriculture has released it’s forecast for 2012-2013 orange production. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report The USDA says production throughout the…
Raw Milk Lawsuit Filed in Fresno
A lawsuit filed with the US District Court in Fresno against the FDA could lead to changes in the raw milk industry. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or…
CA Turkey Farmer Finalist in Competition
…ways to maximize production while minimizing expenses. You can watch the entire video with Tim Nilsen, just go to http://www.fooddialogues.com and click onto the New Faces of Farming and Ranching….
CDFA Schedules Hearing on Milk Pricing
…dairies are paid less for their class 4B milk than the national amount. Class 4b milk is used to make cheese and dry whey products. To see the full hearing…
Slight Upswing in Dairy Sales
…extra holiday demand for dairy products like butter and eggnog. California dairies continue to struggle due to high feed costs and lower than average pay for their class 4b milk….
Lucas Selected to Serve Second Term
…time. “I look forward to working with my colleagues to ensure the health and vitality of production agriculture and rural economies,” said Chairman Frank D. Lucas. Agriculture Committee Press Office…
Agriculture Needs Science, Study Says
…food and agricultural research and development has been devoted to food manufacturing – not areas that directly increase agricultural production. For a link to the USDA’s news release, click here….
Letter Demands Vote on Farm Bill
…aspects of agriculture and included the National Farmers Union, Associated Milk Producers, National Corn Growers Association, Western Growers and hundreds of others. To read the letter in full, click here….
Good Time to Deal in Cantaloupes
…Stephen has to say. Sabrina Hill tells us a little bit more about cantaloupes and where California ranks in the production of cantaloupes. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
CDFA Explains Milk Pricing
…milk pricing structure in California is increasing. In response to that, CDFA has created a web page, How Milk Pricing Works, to address questions about regulated milk pricing in California….
Syngenta Announces Expansion
Syngenta has announced a major expansion at its Woodland, Calif., research, development and seed production facility.To read the Syngenta news release, CLICK HERE….
Strong Fig Harvest
…seasons in California, and is currently in the second. Production is underway and will continue through December. It’s expected the strong results from this year will lead to an increase…
Health Benefits from Dairy Products
…the Dairy Council report, new research shows people who consume the most milk and milk products – regardless of fat content – have the lowest rates of diabetes. The report…