…Test Results and Fruit Size form. The next USDA citrus crop forecast is scheduled to be released on Wednesday, March 9, 2016. You can hear the release live on AgNetWest.com….
The California Kitchen: Kiwi Crepes
…Kiwi Crepe 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 TV Follow…
Malaysian Fruit Fly Quarantine in Portion of Los Angeles County
…to target over 59 different fruit, vegetable, and plant commodities. Important California crops at risk include tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, melons, eggplants, guavas, and pomegranates. The combined 2013 value of these…
Commentary: Farmers Must Stay Engaged in Groundwater Planning
…defined. Permission for use is granted by the California Farm Bureau Federation. Jack Rice is an associate counsel for the California Farm Bureau Federation. He may be reached at jrice@cfbf.com….
Analysts Outline Changing Situation in Wine Business
…is slated for Jan. 24-26. Steve Adler is associate editor of Ag Alert. He may be contacted at sadler@cfbf.com. Permission for use is granted by the California Farm Bureau Federation….
Women in Agriculture Seminar Series This Week
…founders of My Job Depends on Ag. Tickets are required for the lunch and can be purchased online at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2495169. At 2:00 p.m., the seminar looks at The Future of…
Citrus Greening Grants Awarded
…Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Texas, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Fiscal year 2015 grants include: University of California, Riverside, Calif., $3,990,772 University of Central Florida, Orlando, Fla., $1,975,000…
Agri View: Fire Ant Danger
…expand to thousands of individuals. Some colonies may be polygynous (having multiple queens per nest). Learn more about the fire ant here. Image credit: (right) By Stephen Ausmus – http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/graphics/photos/dec04/k11622-1.htm…
Ag. Secretary Tom Vilsack, NFL Comm. Roger Goodell and Partners Commitment to Youth
…Media who are not already credentialed through the NFL to access the Super Bowl Media Center should contact Ana Blinder (Ana.Blinder@NFL.com) by Friday, Feb. 5 at 5:00pm PT. Saturday, Feb….
The California Kitchen: Untamed Minestrone
…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 TV Follow Albert on: Facebook, Linkedin: Albert J. Hernandez The…
Application Deadline for 2016 Conservation Stewardship Program is March 31
…forests, or the needs of pollinators.” said Forkey. “We invite producers to visit with us regarding these and many other conservation improvements that can be supported through CSP.” Through CSP,…
Jimmie Cox Memorial Scholarship
…Aid office at your school or the Agri-Culture office, 141 Monte Vista Ave., Watsonville, CA 95076 (831) 722-6622 or (831) 818-1193 Email: agri-culture@sbcglobal.net. Applications are available on their Website: www.agri-culture.us…
$35 Million to Help Schools Serve Healthier Meals, Strengthen Childhood Nutrition
…Foods Project. “Give Schools the Tools to Prepare Healthy, Delicious Meals.” Give Schools the Tools to Prepare Healthy, Delicious Meals. The Pew Charitable Trusts, July 2015. Web. 21 Jan. 2016….
Grants for Food Safety and Plant Health Improvements
…America. For more information, visit www.usda.gov/farmbill. Since 2009, NIFA has invested in and advanced innovative and transformative initiatives to solve societal challenges and ensure the long-term viability of agriculture. NIFA’s…