…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…
National Pork Board Increases International Markets Funding
…in advertising, consumer information, retail and foodservice marketing, export market promotion, production improvement, science and technology, swine health, pork safety and sustainability and environmental management. For information on Checkoff-funded programs,…
The California Kitchen: Roasted Asparagus Soufflé
…Cream Whipped, Puree 2 Egg Whites Whipped to stiff peaks ½ Cup Parmesan Cheese To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. California Kitchen For…
AFBF Joins Groups in Support of Farm Bill Funding
…to any farm bill program.” The groups strongly encourage congressional leaders “to recognize the substantial savings already achieved, which far exceed expectations, and to provide the (Agriculture) committees the opportunity…
USDA Seeks Nominees for the National Watermelon Promotion Board
…Tarun Harit, AMS Specialty Crops Program marketing specialist at 202-720-9915 or email Tarun.Harit@ams.usda.gov. USDA encourages board membership that reflects the diversity of the individuals served by the programs and invites…
USDA Announces Webinar Series about Project Applications for the Regional Conservation Partnership Program
Pre-proposals for innovative partner-driven projects due April 21 In January 2017, USDA invited potential conservation partners to submit project applications for federal funding through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP)….
Botryosphaeria Concerns Rise with Wet Weather
…means growers need to move botryosphaeria up on their list of concerns. California Pistachio Research Board Manager Bob Klein said the fungal disease could be a big issue for pistachio…
The California Kitchen: Asparagus Puree
…Cup Asparagus Medium dice 1 Cup Heavy Cream To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. California Kitchen For this and many more of these…
Two Sides Of Southern California Rain Event
This weekend’s rains in Southern California – potentially the area’s largest rain event this decade – have potential to both improve water supplies and create flash flooding events. Rod Bain…
California Dairy Inches Closer to FMMO
…of a federal milk marketing order, which would incorporate all of California. California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Secretary Karen Ross said Wednesday’s session is an important part of…
The California Kitchen: Chewy Caramel
…Sugar ½ Cup Heavy Cream To 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…
Coordinated ACP Management Meetings
The Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program (CPDPP) will hold meetings in the southern Central Valley about coordinated Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) treatments. Organizers said communication between growers is essential…



















