…surrounding waters. Several certifiers permit use of chemicals to control parasites. Some allow nonorganic seafood byproducts, which may have significant levels of contaminants, in fish feed. California currently prohibits sales…
The California Kitchen: Strawberry Salad with Radicchio and Sprouts
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook an amazing Strawberry Salad with Radicchio and Sprouts with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 10 strawberries 8oz sprouts…
DWR Reaches Agreement Related to California WaterFix
…with the State Water Board. The State Water Board soon will begin hearings on an application by DWR and Reclamation to add three new California WaterFix points of diversion to…
California Leopold Conservation Award® Seeks Nominees
Sand County Foundation, the California Farm Bureau Federation and Sustainable Conservation are accepting applications through July 8 for the $10,000 California Leopold Conservation Award. The award honors California farmers, ranchers…
California Universities Ranked in Top 5 for Ag, Forestry
Two California universities are ranked in the top five in the world for agriculture and forestry studies. Sabrina Hill has more. University Rankings QS University Rankings by Subject 2016 highlights…
Food Price Survey
…steadily and is now about 16 percent, according to the Agriculture Department’s revised Food Dollar Series,” Anderson said. Using the “food at home and away from home” percentage across-the-board, the…
The California Kitchen: Chocalate Gnache Infused CA Strawberry
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Chocalate Gnache Infused CA Strawberry with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 2 cup semi-sweet chocolate ½ cup…
Agreement to Raise California’s Minimum Wage Announced
…of America executive director Doug Moore; Teamsters Union International vice president Rome Aloise; and United Healthcare Workers West executive board member Georgette Bradford. “California is proving once again that it…
China Takes Step to Approve CA Strawberries
…honored that the Chinese have allowed California to be the first location in the world to ship strawberries to China,” said Rick Tomlinson, president of the California Strawberry Commission. The…
CA Farmers Achieve More Air Quality Gains
Although California continues to cope with some of the Nation’s most compromised air quality, farmers continued to reduce emissions from their operations in 2015. During 2015, California’s farmers, working with…
The California Kitchen: Grilled Broccoli Steak
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing grilled broccoli steak with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 2 Broccoli Crowns cut in half 4T of…
Lettuce Research Grant
…with less nitrogen fertilizer and water. Professor David Still said the California Department of Food and Agriculture grant will help him identify the genes in lettuce that govern nitrogen and…
Balance Key to State Water Management
…spring. Balance Key to State Water Management California Citrus Mutual President Joel Nelson says Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s current water bill proposal will need support to get passed. “We have worked…
Fresno County District 4 Citrus Bloom
…control operators, and beekeepers must comply with the regulations covering the citrus/bee protection areas (California Code of Regulations Sections 6654 and 6656). Please contact Supervising Agricultural/Standards Specialist, Dana Taniguchi at…