A final decision regarding the California Federal Milk Marketing Order (FFMO) has encountered a further delay as announced by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). A decision was initially…
NRCS Specialist Returns from Retirement to Assist Wildfire Relief Efforts
Communities in northern and southern California continue their ongoing wildfire relief efforts. To facilitate the process the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) called on the expertise of Rich Casale,…
NRCS and the Rice Stewardship Partnership Helping Central Valley Irrigation
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is currently accepting applications from California rice producers in 10 Central Valley counties for the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) – Rice Stewardship Partnership,…
The California Kitchen: Spicy Salmon Tartare
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Spicy Salmon Tartare with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 T Dijon Mustard 1 T…
The California Kitchen: Smoked Spare Rib with Peanut Chipotle Sauce
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Smoked Spare Rib with Peanut Chipotle Sauce with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 C…
Almond Board: Election Deadline Feb. 14
Elections remain open for several board positions for the Almond Board of California. Government Affairs Analyst Bunnie Ibrahim said growers have a week left to make their vote count and…
DPR Takes Action Against Stores Supplying Cannabis Growers for Violation of Pesticide Laws
…specifically for use on cannabis. Information about legal ways to control pests in California can be found on Cannabis and Pesticides. More resources can be found at California Cannabis Portal….
The Western View: Temperance Flattened?
The staff of the California Water Commission sure burst a bubble this week. They told the voters that their voice isn’t very important to them. In 2014, the voters approved…
The California Kitchen: Cilantro Yogurt with Sweet Potato Steak Fries
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Cilantro Yogurt with Sweet Potato Steak Fries with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 C…
Almond Matters: Extending Bloom with An Aerial Application
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, a recent announcement officially approving the aerial application of ReTain will provide a more focused tool for growers to extend almond…
The California Kitchen: Egg Plant with Tomato Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Egg Plant with Tomato Roasted Red Pepper Sauce with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2…
Conaway Wants Cotton and Dairy Fix on Any Must-Pass Bill
…according to the Hagstrom Report. Conaway told the audience he has found a way to fix the cotton program in the farm bill, but adds that “dairymen need help now.”…
New Program Aimed at Increasing Prune Consumption
…prunes, and pan-roasted cauliflower and chickpeas with California prunes and almonds. Chef’d customers will also be receiving California prune snack packs with any a la carte meal kit order in…
UC ANR Drought Management Tips: Alfalfa
Because periodic droughts will always be a part of life in California, the UC California Institute for Water Resources (CIWR) produced a series of videos to maintain drought awareness and…