…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…
USDA Releases Citrus Crop Forecast for 2012-13 Season
For a full rundown of this morning’s release of USDA’s 2012-2013 Citrus Crop Forecast, including California production numbers, CLICK HERE for the completed form with several years of data for…
Dairyman Plan New Rally In Sacramento
Dairyman Putting Pressure on CDFA to help with milk pricing. AgNet West’s Sabrina Hill gets views from dairyman and co-organizer Jim Wilson. For more information on the rally CLICK HERE….
U.S. EPA Honors Dixon Ridge Farms
…organic and agricultural self-sufficiency, and promotes that potential to the farming community at large.” From renewable energy production to water conservation and reduced packaging, Dixon Ridge Farms has emerged as…
Urge Governor Brown to Veto Heat Illness Bills
…operate a viable business in California and would jeopardize the sustainability of agricultural production regions as economic drivers. You are encouraged to contact Governor Brown to urge his veto of…
Animal Rights Activists vs Beef Checkoff
…checkoff is supported by nearly 75 percent of cattlemen and women. “HSUS is an organization going state by state vowing to end production agriculture by outlawing scientifically validated production practices…