…series of four studies covering three different regions of California published in 2016. The other three studies on almond production include a study on almonds grown in the Sacramento Valley…
The California Kitchen: Raisel Fruit Chutney
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing raisel fruit chutney with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: T Arbosana Olive Oil 1 Clove…
Vilsack as Chief of Staff for Clinton Possible
…adviser Jake Sullivan are also being considered. As for whom a Clinton administration might pick for Vilsack’s current seat, Politico says the top contenders to lead USDA include California’s agriculture…
Biodiesel Industry Urges Extension of Tax Incentive
Policy stability critical to growth of Advanced Biofuels The National Biodiesel Board sent a letter to House and Senate tax committee leaders urging extension of the biodiesel tax incentive before…
The California Kitchen: Poached Pear Anglaise
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing poached pear anglaise with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 4 Pears 8 Cup Sparkling Champagne…
Future of Our Agricultural Community
Internship/mentoring program brings in ag students for summer study in public service The average age of the California farmer is about 60 – and it’s rising. Here at the California…
The California Kitchen: Pear Grilled Swiss Cheese
…1 Cup Sautee Pears To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com…
California Almond Nursery Sales Report
The primary objective of the California Almond Nursery Sales Survey is to estimate future almond acres based on the number of almond trees sold for new plantings. This report summarizes…
2016 Profiles in Leadership Award Recipient Honored
Deanna van Klaveren was honored with the 2016 Profiles in Leadership Award by the California Agricultural Leadership Foundation (CALF) and the Ag Leadership Alumni Council. The award was presented at…
Almond Board: Importance of Spatial Mapping
In this Almond Update, we have part two of our three part series on the new almond mapping project. For the past two years, Almond Board of California (ABC), through…
Judge Considering Merits of Beef Checkoff Lawsuit
…Justice Department attorneys representing the Department of Agriculture say beef producers may request that all their check-off dollars be redirected directly to the Cattleman’s Beef Board, but there is little…
The California Kitchen: Roasted Duck with Caramelized Pears
…Pears 1 Spanish Onion 2 Garlic Cloves 1 Each Rosemary and Thyme To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen For this…
Growers, Researchers Fight Citrus Disease
An arsenal of weapons to combat the deadly citrus disease huanglongbing was described to growers attending the California Citrus Conference in Exeter. Hosted by the Citrus Research Board, the event…
Agri View: Imported Insects and Diseases
…and insects have cost Florida farmers as much as any other crop we grow. I haven’t even mentioned states like California and Texas. The vast growing region that now grows…