Collaborations with Greater Sacramento Economic Council and UC Davis to Create Northern California’s AgTech Ecosystem Bayer officially announced today the newest addition to its network of startup incubators, the Crop…
USDA/NIFA Announces Support to Relieve Veterinarian Shortage Situations
…Funding is made through NIFA’s Veterinary Services Grant Program (VSGP). The VSGP is designed to support education and extension activities and practice enhancement initiatives that will enable veterinarians, veterinary students,…
Nuts for Calories!
…than the label, according to Baer. Baer and his colleagues also looked at almonds, and here, too, found the trend continued. Almonds were found to have 32 percent fewer calories…
The California Kitchen: Sunny Side Up Professional Technique
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Eggs, Sunny Side Up Professional Technique with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1/2 T Butter…
Almond Update: Nitrogen Budgeting May Need Adjustments
Nitrogen budgeting plans may need to be adjusted after the variable weather during bloom. Almond Board of California’s Gabrielle Ludwig said estimating yield is difficult in itself anyway, and this…
Almond Matters: California Ag Day Highlights Sustainability
…this year was ‘Climate-smart, California Grown,’ honoring the environmental stewardship and innovation of California growers. “It was a very exciting and successful day,” said California Foundation for Agriculture in the…
Fresh Advertising Campaign for California Avocados
The California Avocado Commission (CAC) is rolling out a fresh advertising campaign to coincide with the beginning of the California avocado season. The revised efforts revolve around innovative media plans…
Ag Bankers, Accountants Oppose Sugar Policy Modernization Act
…the Sugar Policy Modernization Act. The legislation would make changes to the American sugar program. The bankers and accountants say in the letter, “We’ve had the opportunity to review the…
Culver’s Launching Third Annual #FarmingFridays Project
People are more interested in knowing where their food comes from than ever before. Culver’s #FarmingFridays program is dedicated to providing that information. The popular series runs on social media…
USDA Looking for More Funding Applications to Improve Broadband Access
…services.” USDA is accepting applications through May 14 in the Community Connect Program. Grants ranging from $100,000 to as much as $3 million are available to state and local governments,…
Partisan Farm Bill a No-Go in the Senate
…potential changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). House Ag Chair Mike Conaway, a Texas Republican, hasn’t indicated whether he’ll yield to pressure from Democrats to share the bill’s…
The California Kitchen: Agent Spinach Dip
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Agent Spinach Dip with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 C Marinated Artichokes 1/4 C…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 03-20-18
…National Ag Day! We hear from the California Women for Agriculture who will be speaking at California’s Ag Day at the Capitol and have all the information on national events….
California Agriculture Day Celebration at the State Capitol
…also bring state legislators, government leaders, and the public together to learn more about agricultural production in California. The California Ag Day at State Capital event is taking place on…