…toward making them a permanent part of tax law. In a business marked by uncertainty, farmers and ranchers need a tax code that allows them to plan ahead and invest…
Conservation Incentives for Working Grass, Range and Pasture Lands
…areas as livestock grazing lands. The initiative is part of the voluntary Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), a federally funded program that for 30 years has assisted agricultural producers with the…
Secretary Vilsack Proclaims August 2-8 National Farmers Market Week
…Supporting farmers markets is a part of the USDA’s Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food Initiative, which coordinates the Department’s policy, resources, and outreach efforts related to local and regional…
President Obama’s Designation of Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument
…activity and $500,000 in tax revenue to local economies during the five year period post designation. Miles of hiking, horseback riding and designated off-road vehicle trails offer visitors views of…
The California Kitchen: Strawberry Ice Cream
…Cup Water 1 T Xanthan Gum 3 Eggs Whipped with 3 C Sugar till frothy 2 Cup Raw Milk 3 Cup Raw Cream 1 Vanilla Bean Split Seeded To get…
The California Kitchen: Strawberry Chocolate French Toast
…Bean/ Split Seeded 2 Cup Strawberries 1 Cup Sugar ½ Cup Raw Cream 1 T Cinnamon 1 T Brown Sugar Bread Chocolate To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s…
Local Residents Urged To Declare Why “Citrus Matters” To Los Angeles
…destroy the state’s citrus industry. The announcement also serves to highlight the role Los Angeles residents must play in protecting California’s $2.4 billion commercial citrus industry through the #CitrusMatters initiative….
Obama Administration Assists Communities in Building Local Food Systems to Foster Economic Growth
Today, the Obama Administration invited communities to participate in Local Foods, Local Places, a federal initiative providing direct technical support to build strong local food systems as part of a…
New Support for Producers Affected by Drought
…initiative. Over the next two years, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Forest Service (FS) and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will invest $130 million in the partnership, which also…
USDA Seeks Partner Proposals to Protect and Restore Critical Wetlands
…through cooperative and partnership agreements. These partners work with willing tribal and private landowners who voluntarily enroll eligible land into easements to protect, restore and enhance wetlands on their properties….
Trade Promotion Authority Passes House
…jobs, eliminate barriers and stop unfair trade. Once signed by the President, Trade Promotion Authority will be reauthorized for five years. A roll call of the final vote is available…
Westlands Water District Announces Recipients of the West Side Scholarships
…Honor Roll, Lab Biology II Star of the Month and Wendy’s High School Heisman. Phillip Augusto, a senior at Lemoore High School. Mr. Augusto plans to attend Cal Poly, San…
The California Kitchen: Peaches and Crème Anglaise
…Bean Split 1/3 Cup White Sugar 4 Egg Yolks To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Peaches and Crème Anglaise For…
The California Kitchen: Brown Butter Melon Ambrosia
…Melon 1 Cup Grapes split in half 1 Cup Strawberries Diced Small 1 Cup Sugar 2 Cup Raw Cream ½ Cup macadamia nuts Coconut Flakes To get the cooking directions,…