…in agriculture production.” Duvall called for a workable guest worker program run by USDA. Meanwhile, Duvall pointed to AFBF’s priorities for the year and the ‘best of times’ outlook for…
Agri View: Quicker Aid
…three years. Cotton prices fell nearly forty percent in 2014 and farmers had no official program to help cover their losses. As a result finding any financial aid for their…
The California Kitchen: Garlic Beurre Blanc Asparagus
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing garlic beurre blanc asparagus with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 T Arbosana Olive Oil…
Effective Dairy Safety Net Requires Federal Spending
…farm country.” Dairy farmers have been very vocal of late regarding the Margin Protection Program established in the last Farm Bill. The dissatisfaction began in 2015 and that spilled over…
Almond Board: Bee Forage
…sources including the almond community, beekeepers, researchers, California and U.S. regulators, and chemical registrants, “Honey Bee Best Management Practices for California Almonds” represents the Almond Board’s most extensive educational documents…
The California Kitchen: Sweet Potato Asparagus Hash
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing sweet potato asparagus hash with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 3 T Arbosana Olive Oil…
Senate Told Action Needed to Address Dairy Safety Net
…Congressional Budget Office on program costs. This error resulted in a flawed calculation of dairy margins, and a much less useful program, Foster said. Foster also discussed the critical need…
Fighting a Citrus Killer
…grant to fight a disease killing citrus trees. A team of scientists, led by a group at the University of California, Riverside, has received a five-year, $5.1 million grant from…
Trump Pledges Support of the Renewable Fuel Standard
…Diego, California. Trump told the ethanol industry in the letter that “your president and this administration values the importance of renewable fuels to America’s economy.” RFA President and CEO Bob…
House Agriculture Subcommittee’s Plan Farm Bill Hearings
…earlier this month called for a different farm bill approach than 2014, deciding program needs first, before proposing budget cuts. Conaway noted real 2014 farm bill savings were $100 billion,…
The California Kitchen: Asparagus Risotto
…get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. California Kitchen For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or…
USDA Invests $4.8 Million in University Agricultural Programs
…California State University, Bakersfield, California, $149,753 California State University Fresno Foundation, Fresno, California, $148,699 Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, $300,000 Western Kentucky University Research Foundation, Bowling Green, Kentucky, $297,278 Murray…
CA Farmers Monitor Storms’ Impact on Crops, Water
…storms, including: • Almonds—The storms hit just as almond trees were blooming. Bees that pollinate almond blossoms don’t fly in the rain and prefer temperatures higher than 55 degrees. In…
Vine Mealybug Still an Issue
Courtesy: UCANR The vine mealybug continues to be an issue for California grape growers. The pest can be hard to manage due to the size of infestations, especially for table…