…Rice production in China Rice is China’s most important agricultural crop. In 2015, China’s rice crop was 206.4 million metric tons, 30 percent of the global crop that year. Although…
Farmers Volunteer to Monitor Levees
…home and wonder about the levees. They want to see what’s going on.” “We have a vested interest,” said Daddow, who grows rice and walnuts. “All of our houses and…
The California Kitchen: True Cod with Soba and Ponzu
…Sticky Rice Wine Vinegar 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce 1 T brown sugar 1 t crushed chili pepper ¼ t fish sauce To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California…
The California Kitchen: Asparagus Risotto
…Arborio Rice 4 T minced Garlic ½ Cup Shallots ½ Cup White wine 1 Cup Asparagus Puree 4 Cup Beef Stock ½ Cup Cream 1 Cup Parmesan Cheese Salt/Pepper To…
Oroville Dam: Evacuation Order Disrupts Farming in Affected Area
…could potentially be affected if the situation worsens include cling peaches, prunes, walnuts, almonds, olives, kiwifruit and possibly rice. Kulwant Johl of Yuba City, who grows orchard crops and whose…
Kansas Senator Says Wheat, Sorghum Also Key Farm Bill Debate Commodities
…fall by another 30 percent this year. Moran says that if farmers from across the nation – cotton, livestock, wheat and rice producers included – stand together during the next…
The California Kitchen: Spinach Risotto
…Arborio Rice 2 Cloves Garlic minced 1 Shallot Diced Small ½ Cup White Wine 1 Qt Chicken Stock 1 Cup Spinach Puree 1 Cup Heavy Cream ½ Cup Parmesan Cheese…
Planners Report on Implementing Groundwater Law
…identified as “critically overdrafted” must be in place by 2020; all others must be in effect by 2022. Jack Rice, an associate counsel for the California Farm Bureau Federation, said…
U.S. Trends in Food Availability
…rice, corn products, oat products, and barley products) increased 28 percent, from 136.7 pounds per person in 1970 to 174.4 pounds in 2014 (rice not included after 2010). However, Americans,…
Tomato Growers Evaluate Domestic, Export Markets
…down 9 percent from last year. Inventories of tomato products have risen, due in part to record harvests in 2014 and 2015. Rominger said growers are earning a break-even price…
House Agriculture Committee Meets
…oilseeds, peanuts, pulse crops, rice, soybeans, sugar, wheat, and wool; the Commodity Credit Corporation; risk management policies and statutes, including Federal Crop Insurance; producer data and privacy issues. Rep. Rick…
The California Kitchen: Tres Leches Rice Pudding
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing tres leches rice pudding with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 3 T Vegetable Oil 1…
Ag Groups Want NAFTA Gains Preserved
…statics on the importance of NAFTA to the U.S. food and agriculture industry, including highlights relevant to specifics sectors, such apples, beef, corn, dairy, food manufacturing, peanuts, pork, rice, soybeans,…
The California Kitchen: Prawn Spring Roll
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing prawn spring roll with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 4 sheets rice Paper 1 Cup…