…vice-chair. The Board members give the chair the authority to appoint individuals to standing committees. Board and committee members serve without compensation. The Board is responsible for establishing policy, recommending…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine 2016 Update
…HLB on their trees are urged to call CDFA’s Pest Hotline at 1-800-491-1899 or their local agricultural commissioner’s office. For more information on the ACP and HLB, please visit: www.cdfa.ca.gov/go/acp….
USDA to Measure the Financial Health of American Farms
…sample of farmers about their operation in order to understand the current financial state of U.S. agriculture,” said Chris Messer, Director of the Pacific Regional Office. “Government and agriculture leaders…
Peanut Butter and Caffeine
…the label, STEEM is made with “natural” peanut butter (peanuts and salt), organic agave nectar, peanut oil and natural caffeine (from green coffee extract). There’s 1,200 mg. of caffeine in…
The California Kitchen: Broccoli Tempura with Burnt Sugar Soy Glaze
…from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Broccoli Tempura with Burnt Sugar Soy Glaze For this and many more of these recipes, visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream…
Newly Identified Enzyme May Be the Culprit in Pierce’s Disease Grapevine Damage
…Their findings are reported in Scientific Reports, an online journal of the Nature Publishing Group, at http://www.nature.com/articles/srep18598. “With a bacterial disease — much like cancer — if you understand how…
Citrus Crop Forecast Has Slight Changes for California
…February citrus forecast will be released by USDA/NASS on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 approximately 9:00 a.m.. You will be able to tune in to the forecast here on AgNet West.com….
Truth Matters to Consumers
…the farm and advocates for the agriculture industry as a member of CommonGround Kansas and Kansas Farm Bureau. You can follow her online at @SawyerFarm and through her blog, www.newtothefarm.wordpress.com….
Agri View: Check First
…learn the answer to these questions. Ironically, restaurants that have “order confirmation boards” — the light-up display that shows you a printout of what you’ve ordered — did worse at…
The California Kitchen: Sweet Potato Fries with Garlic Jalapeno Aioli
…California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Sweet Potato Fries with Garlic Jalapeno Aioli For this and many more of these recipes, visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com…
Vilsack on Campbell’s GMO Labels
…products are made, including the presence of GMOs, through efforts like its website www.whatsinmyfood.com. With 92 percent of Americans supporting the labeling of GMO foods, Campbell believes now is the…
National Milk Day
…of killing harmful bacteria in beverages and food products. — 1884 – American Doctor Hervey Thatcher of New York City, invented the first glass milk bottle, called ‘Thatcher’s Common Sense…
The California Kitchen: Honey Brulee Beet and Asparagus Salad
…The California Kitchen: Honey Brulee Beet and Asparagus Salad 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…
Agriculture Education Supported by CDFA
…of Motor Vehicles. Since 2012, more than 25,000 plates have been sold, renewed or transferred. CalAgPlate project abstracts are available online at www.cdfa.ca.gov/calagplate Help to support agricultural education and the…