…2017 water supply allocation for all Central Valley Project contractors South-of-Delta to 100 percent of their contract supply for the first time since 2006. “Following the California Department of Water…
USDA Announces $150.2 Million in Funding through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative
…leverage U.S. expertise and encourage mutually beneficial international linkages to develop new vaccine tools and technologies. Commodity boards are partnering with NIFA through this AFRI RFA to provide matching funds…
Valencia Oranges Increase, Non-Valencia Decrease in Citrus Forecast
Mark Hudson, USDA National Agriculture Statistics Service, Washington D.C. issued the April, 2017 citrus crop forecast. Valencia Oranges Increase, Non-Valencia Decrease in Citrus Forecast The California Valencia orange forecast is…
USDA Seeks Nominees for the Popcorn Research and Promotions Board
…access a listing of current Board members and alternates on the Popcorn Board roster (pdf). Visit The Popcorn Board’s Web Site > Organic Assessment Exemption R&P programs allow persons that…
Ag Confidence Grows as Latest DTN/PF Survey Suggests Strong Future
…released in late March, was at 125.6, its highest level since December 2000, according to the Conference Board, which publishes that monthly survey of consumer sentiment. David Schemm, a farmer…
The California Kitchen: Sweet Banger and Sausage
…Brewery 1850 London Porter Deglazed To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. California Kitchen For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com…
State Releases Plan to Make Water Conservation a Way of Life
…droughts and make conservation a California way of life. Building on the successes and lessons learned from California’s five-year drought, the plan establishes a framework for long-term efficient water use…
Ag Groups Oppose Air Traffic Control Privatization
…under Congressional oversight and put it under the control of a board made up of mostly commercial interests. The board would oversee things like taxes and fees, to airport investments…
Almond Board: 2017 Leadership Class
In today’s almond update, Carissa Sauer, Almond Board Manager of Industry Communications, tells us about this year’s Almond Leadership Class. Almond Board of California (ABC) has unveiled its 2017 Almond…
The California Kitchen: Black Berry Chocolate Sponge Cake with a Chocolate Beer Ganache
…1 Cup Raspberries 1 Cup Chocolate Chips Dark 2 T Full Circle Brewery Bum town Brown To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. California…
David Lewis to receive Bradford Rominger Agricultural Sustainability Leadership Award
Lewis The Agricultural Sustainability Institute (ASI) at UC Davis has announced that David Lewis, UC Cooperative Extension watershed advisor for California’s north bay and UC Davis alumnus, is this year’s…
Agri View: Peach Crop Outlook
Everett Griner talks about trouble for the 2017 peach crop in today’s Agri View. Peach Crop Outlook Except for California, this year’s peach crop is going to be anything except…
California Farm Groups Opposing State Gas Tax Proposal
Agriculture groups in California are banding together in opposition to a tax proposal that would raise taxes on gas and increase vehicle fees. The proposed tax included in a California…
March Dairy Market Report
…all cheeses and dry whey, as well as for total milk solids. This general across-the-board improvement in the dairy export situation was driven by improved international demand and prices during…