…production and environmental research updates. For more than 40 years, the Almond Board of California’s research programs have advanced yields, quality and environmental stewardship, contributing to the growth and success…
California’s CalAgJobs.com Receives Federal Grant
…this project is expected to have on those statistics. “With an existing shortage of qualified professionals to support the specialty crop production industry, compounded by decreasing student enrollment in related,…
Federal Pesticide Changes Mirror California Rules
…if the restricted-entry interval is greater than 48 hours for an outdoor application or four hours for an enclosed-space application. For outdoor production, no entry is allowed into the treated…
Forces Combine to Shorten Pistachio Crop
…to be an off year. We had no idea it was going to be as off as it is,” Matoian said, noting that this year’s production could drop to 300…
Guarding Against Foot-and-Mouth Disease – A Partnership of Dairy Farmers, UC Davis and CDFA
…that has brought a much more rapid detection system for foot-and-mouth disease. The Foundation is funded largely by the California Milk Advisory Board, a marketing agreement overseen by CDFA and…
Growth Energy Praises NCGA and NFU’s Work to Highlight the Importance of the RFS to Farm Income
…ethanol production, resulting in a direct decrease in farm income. Tom Buis, co-chairman of Growth Energy, has commended both organizations for highlighting this critical issue for rural America and released…
USDA Awards $113 Million to Support Specialty Crop Production, Grow Opportunities for Rural Communities
…This program develops and disseminates science-based tools to address the needs of specific crops across the entire spectrum of specialty crops production, from researching plant genetics to developing new production…
NPPC Confident TPP Deal Good For U.S. Pork
…foreign markets – and now are valued at nearly $6.7 billion. Last year, exports represented more than a quarter of total U.S. pork production and added more than $62 to…
UC Berkeley to Lead Study of Crop Drought Tolerance
…how sorghum and other cereal crops are affected by future climate scenarios, and will lead to approaches to improve growth and production of sorghum and other crops under water-limiting conditions…
Meat Price Reporting Bill Sent To President
…information on pricing, contracting for purchase, supply and demand conditions for livestock, livestock production and livestock products. “America’s pork producers urge President Obama to sign into law this important legislation,…
The California Kitchen: Chayote Muffins
…2 tsp Baking Powder 1/4 t Salt 2 Eggs 8 fl oz Raw Milk 2 oz Unsalted Butter 1/2 Onion 1 Chayote To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s…
USDA Funds New Pilot Project
…by the industry toward becoming carbon neutral with respect to greenhouse gas emissions, or even carbon negative if policy changes and production advancements work hand-in-hand. The new study shows that…
Commentary: How to Comply with State Sales and Use Tax Rules
…person knows very well if he or she is a farmer or rancher. “Primarily used” in the production and harvesting of agricultural products means at least 51 percent of the…
USDA Extends Dairy Margin Protection Program Deadline
…when the margin – the difference between the price of milk and feed costs – falls below the coverage level selected by the farmer. “The fall harvest is a busy…