…results. Roots also rot, and the plant can be easily pulled from the ground. Associated with the rot is a fluffy white growth, the fungal mycelium, which develops around the…
National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day
…Butter facts. How Peanuts are Grown: The peanut plant is unusual because it flowers above the ground, but fruits below the ground. Peanuts are harvested about 120-160 days after planting,…
Sustainability on Consumers’ Minds
Sustainability isn’t just on the minds of farmers and ranchers. Consumers are asking those sustainability questions themselves before they buy. Sustainability on Consumers’ Minds The Almond Board of California says…
Leap Year and Ag
…up to 25% of wheat flour with ground popped popcorn. Over the years, popcorn also has been used as an ingredient in pudding, candy, soup, salad and entrees. Popcorn’s nutritional…
Almond Board: Bee Hive Removal
As almond orchards move in to petal fall, it’s time for growers and beekeepers to be thinking about bee hive removal. Almond Board Senior Specialist, Agricultural and Environmental Affairs, Danielle…
NACD Submits Letters to Ag Appropriations Committees for Conservation Operations
…for implementing natural resource conservation on the ground. They are vital to the work of conservation districts in carrying out locally-led conservation efforts in coordination with local landowners and operators…
NCBA Urges Swift Action on TPP
…are extremely valuable markets for U.S. beef. We not only export steaks and ground beef, but this region demands high quality variety meats like beef tongue. Those products bring a…
Preparing for an Uncertain Future with Climate Smart Agriculture
…this drip system in an almond orchard in Yolo County — save water, conserve energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) is an…
The California Kitchen: Chicken Liver Pate with YST Fig Jelly
…Olive Oil 8oz. Chicken Livers 2oz. Spanish Onions 2 T Brandy ½ Cup Cream Ground Dry Cilantro T Chili Flakes You sweet thing fig Jelly olio Bread Salt/Pepper To get…
New Pistachio Cultivar Shows Early Harvest
…be a good fit for smaller growers. S-43 bloomed extremely early in trials. So early it could make harvesting the crop difficult. Kallsen says this variety could help space out…
Almond Board: More on AIM
…frog” toward the sustainable farmof the future. It will consider each component of almond farming, from land preparation and varietal development, to equipment and processing. – See more at: http://www.almonds.com/blog/about-almond-board/almond-industry-launches-strategic-plan-accelerate-innovation-and#sthash.GlUZDmUB.dpuf…
Grinder Demo Shows Orchard Removal Options
…Joaquin County, in a session on soil quality at last December’s Almond Conference. The initial years of this research were funded by Almond Board of California. Shredding Trial Holtz reported…
The California Kitchen: Perfect Lobster Tail
…Chile Powder Ground paprika 2t Cayenne Pepper 1 Clove Garlic 4 T Rosenthal Olive Ranch Arbosana Olive Oil To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet…
Negative Press Fueled by Social Media
…of almonds and groundwater usage are two of the most discussed topics. ABC is rapidly responding to negative stories and correcting misinformation. Read more from the Almond Board of California….