The California Department of Food and Agriculture announced that the delayed citrus tarping regulation that was slated to take effect in early March will now begin in April. The bulk…
Study: 82% of U.S. Households Buy Organic Regularly
…looking forward to working with new leadership coming into the USDA.” She says they’re looking forward to showing how important adequate funding is to keep a strong organic program moving…
The California Kitchen: Smoked Salmon
…4 Cedar Planks 4 T Brown Sugar 4 T Liquid Smoke Salt/Pepper To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. California Kitchen For this and…
Pacific Region Cattle on Feed
…during February, 3 percent below 2016. Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in California for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 420,000 head on…
Pacific Region Livestock Slaughter
Pacific Region Commercial Slaughter California’s production of red meat during February 2017 totaled 114 million pounds (dressed weight), slightly above than February 2016. This figure includes slaughter in Federally-inspected and…
Spinach Growers See Increased Demand
…Salinas Valley, Imperial Valley and Yuma, Ariz. At least 40 percent of the state’s spinach acreage is organic, said Mary Zischke, CEO of the California Leafy Greens Research Board. But…
Yara West Sacramento is Newest Addition
…utilizing the flexibility of the free capacity to optimize our distribution pattern in California.” The celebration coincided with National Ag Day. “Yara’s business from the West Sacramento terminal,” continued Mr….
Fresno State Signs Ag Academic Pact with Brazilian University
Fresno State and the University of São Paulo have agreed to an official memorandum of agreement to broaden their cooperative agriculture student, faculty and staff exchange programs. Fresno State President…
Daily Access to Local Foods for School Meals: Key Drivers
by Katherine Ralston, Elizabeth Beaulieu, Jeffrey Hyman, Matthew Benson, and Michael Smith USDA Economic Research Service What Is the Issue? USDA’s Farm to School Program was established in 2012 to…
The Western View: The Blossom Trail
…bloom. They are starting their year, growing another crop. The white blossoms of the almonds are gone in Fresno county, butt the pinks of the stone fruit are exploding with…
The California Kitchen: Crispy Green Bean Tempura
…Soda Water Salt/Pepper 2 Cup Green Beans To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. California Kitchen For this and many more of these recipes…
Almond Board: Leaffooted Bug On The Move
The Almond Board of California said overwintering aggregations of leaffooted bug being monitored have started to break up and are moving into nearby orchards. Director of Agricultural Affairs Bob Curtis…
USDA Funding to Provide Fellowships for Research and Extension Experiences for Undergraduates
…extension projects or programs that deliver science-based knowledge and informal educational programs. NIFA has awarded more than $9.3 million through the REEU Fellowships program since its inception in 2015 to…
Meat Groups Want Disease Protection in Farm Bill
Beef, turkey, sheep and pork industry representatives all testified in favor of a stronger program to protect animals from disease, especially foot-and-mouth disease. The Hagstrom Report says the groups gave…