Ant control on almond orchard floors can be a tough decision between cost-effective treatment or needing to treat at all. A change could be coming that complicates the decision even…
Leaders say Regulations Handcuffing Citrus Industry
…the 2015 California Citrus Mutual Showcase, President Joel Nelson said the citrus industry is frustrated with increasing DPR regulations. Nelson said they are also frustrated with the timetable on newly…
California Prospective Plantings for 2015
…Seeding of dry edible beans was planned for 50.0 thousand acres in California, up 4 percent from last year. California farmers intend to plant 8.6 thousand acres of large chickpeas,…
Atwater FFA Has Banner Results MJC Agriculture Field Day
The Atwater High School FFA joined nearly 1700 California high school agriculture students at the 62nd annual Modesto Junior College FFA Field on Saturday, March 28th. The contest involves high…
The California Kitchen: Mexican Street Style Asparagus
…Salt Pepper 1/2 powdered Parmesan 1 Lemon zest and juice 1/2 C Slivered Almonds To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen:…
2015 Lake County Walnut Update to be Held
…twig beetle and 1000 cankers disease management, and a presentation by the California Walnut Board. The meeting is sponsored by UCCE and the California Walnut Board. There is no registration…
Atwater FFA’s Two Parli Pro Teams Qualify for State Finals
The Atwater FFA Novice and Advance Parliamentary Procedure teams qualified for the California FFA Parliamentary Procedure State Final Championships to be held at Fresno State University in April with top…
More than $1.6 M for California as USDA Announces Grants for Childhood Obesity Prevention Programs
…Challenge Area. The awards include: California State University, Chico, Calif., $149,890 University of California-Berkeley, Berkeley, Calif. $777,508 University of California-Davis, Davis, Calif. $690,537 The CSU Chico project will work to…
The California Kitchen: Carrot Cake
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing California carrot cake with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 4 eggs 1 1/4 Cup Vegetable Oil 2…
Governor Brown Signs $1 Billion Emergency Drought Package
…the State Water Resources Control Board over the past year to prohibit wasteful water use and encourage Californians to conserve. These emergency regulations – the most stringent statewide measures in…
The California Kitchen: Carrot Risotto
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing California carrot risotto with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 1 Cup Arborio Rice 1 T Roasted Garlic…
California State Board of Food and Agriculture to Discuss Agricultural Trade and Workforce Immigration Issues in San Diego
…Invited speakers for the April 1st agenda include: Ambassador Darci Vetter, Chief Agricultural Negotiator for Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (via teleconference); representatives from the Almond Board of California,…
CDFA Video: Secretary Ross Meets Sammy Soil
The theme of California Ag Day at the State Capitol last week was “Breaking New Ground,” with soil health a key focal point. During the event, CDFA Secretary Karen Ross…
Seed Meeting Wraps Up in Rancho Mirage
Kraig Kuykendall The 75th annual California Seed Association conference wrapped up today in Rancho Mirage. Gary Cooper talked with California Seed Association president Kraig Kuykendall. California Seed Meeting Kraig Kuykendall…