Cathy Isom tells us about the board game that reflects the aspects of real-life farming. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours.
The California Kitchen: Nectarine Mousse
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing nectarine mousse with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need:
Virtual Representative for Small and Very Small Plants
FSIS Expands Small Plant Help Desk, Launches Virtual Representative for Small and Very Small Plants The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is expanding its …
Office of Farm to Fork Builds Bridges
CDFA’s Office of Farm to Fork builds bridges for access to healthy foods by Karen Ross, Secretary, California Department of Food and Agriculture As Californians, we are lucky to live …
Electronic Bug Trap Reduces Labor
A new electronic bug trap reduces labor and can save a grower in application costs. The trap aims to replace the old sticky traps that are currently used to monitor …
Poultry Pets Sicken More than 600 People
Salmonella traced to backyard poultry flocks and pet chicks and ducklings continues to claim victims, with public health officials now tracking eight outbreaks across 45 states, according to Food Safety …
Farm Lending Needs Remain High
The Federal Reserve Bank reports the need for farm lending remained high in the second quarter of 2016, driven by ongoing demand for operating loans. The Federal Reserve’s Agricultural Finance …
Crop Insurance Program Still Growing and Healthy
The man who runs the USDA’s Risk Management Agency says the crop insurance program is growing and is financially healthy. Gary Crawford has the story.
GOP Platform Touches on Ag Issues
GOP Platform Critical of GMO Labeling, ‘Gipsa” Rule, ‘;Wotus” Regulation, EPA The Republican Party platform cobbled together and unveiled at the GOP presidential convention in Cleveland touches on a number …
Summit Opens Eyes to Agriculture in Communities
The city of Salinas once again hosted the Forbes AgTech Summit. Salinas Mayor Joe Gunter was one of the speakers and talked about the importance of the agriculture industry in …
Farming from the Heart- Walnut Prices
This year California Walnut growers seem to be struggling with the low selling price of walnuts. Poidexter Nut Company’s Keith Caetano tells us more about this unsual slump in prices.
Efforts to Make School Environments Healthier
Local School Wellness Policy and Smart Snacks among Four Regulations Ensuring Access to Healthy Food, Consistent Nutrition Standards for Foods Marketed and Served to Students, and Greater Program Integrity The …
National Tequila Day
This Sunday July 24th is National Tequila Day. Cathy Isom tells us why many Americans will be reaching for the lime and salt this weekend. That’s coming up on This …
Almond Board: Almond Irrigation Improvement Continuum
Irrigation improvement is important for all growers. As California growers continue to push through another year of drought, the Almond Board says there are tools that can not only help …