…infected plants for the presence of spore-like structures, called “conidia.” Procedures that genetically detect M. oryzae fungi are also used. However, they’re limited to species-level identifications and can’t distinguish among…
Feed Inspection Advisory Board Vacancies
…a current California Commercial Feed License. Vacancies are available for two board members and one public member. The term of office is three years. Members receive no compensation, but are…
Almond Board: Almond Conference Next Week
…almonds was established in 1950. At that time, it dealt primarily with compliance issues, and accordingly, was called the Almond Control Board. In the 1970’s, recognizing a need to address…
Aloe Vera
…skin, and can quickly heal redness and reduce inflammation and pain. Another common use for aloe vera is internally to heal the digestive tract. Its said to work wonders for…
CA State Plan: Make Water Conservation A Way of Life
…technologies. Requiring agricultural water suppliers to quantify water use in their service areas and describe measures to increase water use efficiency. Full compliance with water use targets for urban water…
The California Kitchen: Pomegranate Parfait
…California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on Roku, Amazon Fire,…
November Dairy Market Report
…slowed from earlier in the year. Use of American-type cheese, however, increased by 4.2 percent, a significantly higher growth rate than earlier in 2016. U.S. Dairy Trade U.S. cheese exports…
Farmers and Ranchers to Protect Working Grasslands
…example of how agriculture and conservation can go hand-in-hand.” USDA is also reminding producers that it is still accepting additional offers for CRP Grasslands. The current ranking period that closes…
More Cattle Culling Planned in Canada Amid Bovine TB
…organism found so far in the probe is different from strains previously discovered in Canada. It is, however, “closely related” to a strain originating from cattle in central Mexico in…
The California Kitchen: Roasted Duck Breast with a Pomegranate Molasses Au Jus
…Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on Roku, Amazon Fire, Google TV and apple TV Follow Albert on: Facebook, LinkedIn: Albert J. Hernandez the Untamed Chef IG: untamedchef777…
Commodity Classic Announces Registration & Housing Opening Date
…registration and housing reservations should be made online at www.commodityclassic.com. Experient is the official registration and housing provider for Commodity Classic. In order to stay at an official Commodity Classic…
Spread Cheer, Not Invasive Hungry Pests, This Holiday Season
…the emerald ash borer and Asian longhorned beetle. Instead, buy or responsibly gather firewood near the place you’ll burn it. Or take certified, heat-treated firewood with you instead. International Travel:…
Growth of U.S. Dairy Exports
…rate in total U.S. agricultural exports, which rose from $76.7 billion in 2004 to $150.2 billion in 2014, almost a twofold increase (values in 2015 dollars). Read the full report….
Agriculture Education Helping Grow the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
…sciences. The project has a strong service learning component: 58 interns will grow food to be sold at farmers markets and donated to food-insecure families, including their own. Johnson County…