WASHINGTON, D.C. (USDOC) — The U.S. Department of Commerce initialed a draft agreement with Mexican tomato growers to suspend the ongoing antidumping (AD) investigation of fresh tomatoes from Mexico, ensuring …
The California Kitchen: Simple Vegetarian Pinto Beans
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Simple Vegetarian Pinto Beans with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 C Triple Cleaned Pinto …
Navigating the ‘Re-Hemption’ of North America
Some growers have already begun investing in the future of the new hemp industry in California, as part of what is being described as the ‘re-hemption’ of the crop in …
Research Finds One-Third of Food Grown Goes Unharvested
According to a recent report looking at food waste in the U.S., a significant amount of waste actually begins out in the fields of production. An estimated 40 percent of …
Celebrating Value of Farmers Markets During National Farmers Market Week
We are nearing the end of National Farmers Market Week, which serves as an opportunity to celebrate the many benefits that farmers markets bring to local communities. There are currently …
Pima Preference in California Cotton Acreage Increase
The latest numbers show an increase to overall planted acreage for California cotton this year, according to the 2019 planted acreage report from USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). Overall …
Tasty Spuds You Can Grow at Home
The potato, in one form or another, is one thing that is on just about everyone’s dinner plate. Cathy Isom has a list of more than a dozen tasty spuds …
Growing Onions from Seed Has Benefits
Just about every garden has onions. In today’s program, Cathy Isom explains the benefits of growing onions from seed. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Onions are staples …
The California Kitchen: White Cheddar Grits Untamed
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing White Cheddar Grits Untamed with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 C Grits/ Quick Grits1 …
Squaring Off Against the Unknown, California Hemp Grower Bets Big
Many are expecting the California hemp industry to make significant strides over the next couple of years. However, there are many questions surrounding the industry as it pertains to permitting …
Industrial Hemp Grower Sees Crop as A Boom for California Agriculture
The first industrial hemp grower in Los Angeles County foresees the burgeoning industry as a big win for California farmers, despite the difficulties involved in getting a crop started. Donald …
Grow the Vegetable that Adds Heat to Cooking
If you like a little heat on your food, Cathy Isom fills you in about the vegetable you can grow that will add a little heat to your everyday cooking. …
California Rice Planting Back on Track After Getting A Late Start
The rice planting season got off to a late start this year after late spring rains came through many areas of California. However, growers were able to compensate for the …
Impact of Trade on California Job Landscape
Last year California exported about $313 billion worth of goods and services, contributing to multiple areas of the state’s economy. Senior Advisor for International Affairs and Trade in the Governor’s …