Cow’s milk could someday be used in the treatment of human stomach cancer. A peptide derived from cow’s milk killed human stomach cancer cells in a major research project. Sabrina…
Weekly Crop Progress for 12-26-13
…wheat crop was emerged by week’s end. Every cotton field was plowed as the compliance date for Cotton Plow Down Regulations had passed. Alfalfa production was complete. Fruit: Pruning continued…
State Veterinarian Clears Santa’s Reindeer to Enter California
…ensure another successful trip,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “We wish him safe travels, clear skies and plenty of milk and cookies as he and his reindeer make deliveries to…
2014 Projections for Cattle
Cattle producers will see another spike in prices next year as the herd shrinks and beef production declines. Gary Crawford has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Red Meat and Poultry Production Numbers are Raised
The December World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report was released this week, and we look at some of the highlights in the Livestock, Poultry and Dairy section. Click to…
Reaction to EPA’s Livestock Antibiotic Limits
Reactions are coming in rapidly after the Food and Drug Administration’s release of final proposals that would limit antibiotic use in livestock production. Gary Crawford reports. Click to Open or…
Michael Reagan Speaks at CFBF Meeting
…members it is important for people in agriculture to educate the rest of the nation about everything that goes into ag production. He discussed immigration reform and encouraged attendees to…
Pearl Harbor Attack Affected US Ag Production
The attack 72 years ago on Pearl Harbor sent U.S. farmers into production overdrive. Gary Crawford reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Role of Foreign Production and Demand in Crop Reports
In this round of USDA reports, the prospects for foreign production and demand may be the main drivers in the new forecasts for U.S. supplies, stocks and prices. Gary Crawford…
Almond Conference Underway
The Almond Conference is underway in Sacramento. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report. Today, growers will get updates in the areas of environmental and production research,…
California’s Pumpkin Crop
…California is regularly top in the nation for pumpkin production, but most of our pumpkins are grown for Halloween, rather than holiday desserts. If you’re picking a pumpkin for baking,…
Balanced Soil Important for Efficiency
…report. There’s a lot that goes into efficient crop production, and Senior Marketing Manager for Agro-Culture Liquid Fertilizer, Lonny Smith, says having a good balance in your soil is important….
California Conservation Investment by NRCS, Farmers and Ranchers Surpasses $200 Million in Federal Fiscal Year 2013
…is to help farmers and ranchers achieve and balance both production and conservation goals. By combining Farm Bill funding opportunities with sound conservation planning and technical expertise, we can help…