…emphasis on sustainable farming practices, the commission works with strategic partners focusing on production and nutrition research, food safety training and education, marketing and communications, trade relations and public policy….
Weaker Milk Prices Expected in Coming Months
Several factors are putting downward prices on most milk class categories. Weaker Milk Prices Expected in Coming Months…
Dairy Farmers Explore Options in Feed Supplies
…milk production. “I always tell clients, ‘You can’t expense your way out of low milk prices,’” he said. “If they cut (feed) costs so significantly that they reduce their milk…
2014 Kern County Crop Report Up 12 Percent
…2014 are grapes, almonds, milk, citrus and cattle and calves, which make up more than $5 billion (66 percent) of the total value; with the top 20 commodities making up…
Drought Costs California Agriculture $1.84 Billion and 10,100 Jobs in 2015
The drought is tightening its grip on California agriculture, squeezing about 30 percent more workers and cropland out of production than in 2014, according to the latest drought impact report…
Creative Marketing Catching Consumer’s Eye
Some growers are starting to get creative when it comes to crop production and marketing, to stay up to date with consumer trends in stores. Catching Consumer’s Eye Shanley Farms…
Japanese Journalists Get Look at U.S. Beef Industry
…visited offices of the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), the National Cattleman’s Beef Association (NCBA), research facilities at Colorado State University (CSU) and cattle-production operations in Colorado. Funding support for…
USDA Crop Production Forecasts Versus Industry Estimates
© Justinb | Dreamstime.com USDA’s August crop production reports notes some surprises compared to what the industry had forecasted. USDA Crop Production Forecasts Versus Industry Estimates…
Adjusting Abandonment Rates and Cotton Production Forecast
The year’s first actual field surveys for the nation’s cotton crop led to adjustments in the USDA’s August forecasts. Adjusting Abandonment Rates and Cotton Production Forecast…
The California Kitchen: Apple Pie Ice Cream
…Raw Cream 1 Cup Raw Milk ½ Cup Apple Juice 1 t apple Schnapps 1 Granny Smith Apple Diced Small 1 Vanilla Bean Split in half 1 Cup Flour 1…
New Almond Rootstock Showing Sensitivity
…Joseph Connell says the new rootstock has qualities beneficial for the northern part of the state’s almond production. Connell says some growers are seeing yellowing in those trees, however, and…
The California Kitchen: Roasted Peanut Banana Clusters
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing roasted peanut banana clusters with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: ½ lb. Milk Chocolate Chips 2 T…
Hearing on Proposed California Federal Milk Order
Today, USDA is announcing that a hearing will be held on establishing a federal milk marketing order for the state of California. The initial proposal was submitted by a group…
Checking Soil Profiles Sometimes ‘Best Tool’
…Joseph Connell says they have seen tree yellowing in northern California, and looking at the soil composition is a must do if an area of production begins to look unhealthy….