…serve healthy, MyPlate-inspired meals to kids. That’s almost $168 million invested in the local economy! USDA’s Farm to School Census website has more information about school districts’ use of local…
Almond Board: Achievement Award Nominations Due
…the almond board is looking for. “The Almond Achievement Award is meant to honor a person in our California almond industry who has a longstanding, direct involvement with the industry,”…
New Rules Governing Use of Fumigant Pesticide 1,3-D
…agriculture.” 1,3-D is a fumigant pesticide that is injected into the soil to sterilize it before the crop is planted. In 2007, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency classified it as…
Thaw Food with Water
…no more, because it’s actually OK to thaw frozen foods using water instead. The best way to thaw frozen meat or fish is to put it in cold water. Make…
Cargill Sales and Net Earnings Higher in 2016
…due to weather-related incidents. The segment’s new aqua nutrition unit offset part of the impact with its overall sales strength. Cargill wants to grow its protein portfolio, so it purchased…
The California Kitchen: Tomato Phyllo Tart
…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…
Forestry Experts Say Tree Mortality Brings Added Risk
…said. “Until you actually see it, it is hard to fathom. “What brings all of this full circle, especially in California,” he said, “is all of our waters start in…
The California Kitchen: Pasta with Fresh Tomato Sauce
…AgNet West. 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, Google TV and apple…
Food and Agriculture Co-op Income Again Sets Record
…residents. For more information, visit www.usda.gov/results. To read more about USDA’s investments in rural America and its successful turnaround, visit USDA’s entry on Medium.com, Rural America Is Back in Business…
Safety-Net Payments to Farmers
…biobased products through USDA’s BioPreferred program; and invested $64 billion in infrastructure and community facilities to help improve the quality of life in rural America. For more information, visit www.usda.gov/results….
The California Kitchen: Peach Tomato Salsa
…directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. 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…
Support for Rural Cooperative Businesses and Organizations
…National Cooperative Month. Each year in October, the Department highlights the economic impact and innovation of cooperative businesses, particularly in rural communities. Projects in 22 states are receiving RCDG funding….
Training, Educating the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
…these producers succeed in building profitable and sustainable businesses in communities across the country.” Dr. Sonny Ramaswamy The Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program helps fund organizations implementing programs throughout…
Importance of Accurate Evapotranspiration
Getting an accurate evapostranspiration rate for locations in your production can be an important practice in surviving the prolonged drought in California. UC Cooperative Extension Horticulture Advisor, Mary Bianchi, said…