…on public lands. The rule strengthens existing policies and creates a new leasing program that will support renewable energy development through competitive leasing processes and incentives to encourage development in…
Incentives to Grow the Bioeconomy and Improve Forest Health
…deliver biomass for renewable energy. The funds are from the Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP), which was reauthorized by the 2014 Farm Bill. “USDA investments in expanding biofuel feed-stocks lay…
Growing Quality Tomatoes with Half the Nitrogen and a Third Less Water
…Video from: NRCS California Some people want to build better mousetraps. Jesse Sanchez wants to build better soil. It’s been his goal, his passion, for a long, long time. More…
Almond Board: Almond Conference Sessions
…at almondconference.com. From the Almond Board: Every year in December, the Almond Board of California hosts The Almond Conference, which provides opportunities for growers and processors to interact with researchers…
Almond Matters: New Tool for California Growers
…of field development for Valent U.S.A., Clay says there is a new tool available this coming season for California almond growers. “The new product for almonds is called ReTain California…
Motor Fuel Choices
…And Michael Scuse says the BIP program is a… one hundred million dollar program to be matched either by states or by the private sector, to do infrastructure at our…
Cautious Optimism Ahead in Dairy Prices
…stocks to use ratio. U.S. milk production trends are starting to move east. Bailey said the most recent milk production report showed a decline in California milk production and a…
The California Kitchen: Garlic Chicken
…cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream…
Big Increases for Corn, Cotton and Rice
…is at 484 thousand bales, up 34 percent from last year. Rice – All rice harvested acreage in California is at 559 thousand acres, up 33 percent from last year….
Duvall Comments on Election Results
…strides in sustainability and protect our ability to produce. “Elected officials come to Washington with different perspectives and ideas, but they share a common goal of wanting to make our…
Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory Research Beneficial to Agriculture
by Karen Ross, Secretary, California Department of Food and Agriculture CDFA Secretary Karen Ross (lower, third from left) and Senior Advisor Bob Wynn (next to Sec. Ross) with scientists this…
California Citrus Carry Over from October Forecast
Mark Hudson, USDA/NASS delivered the November citrus crop forecast with the California crop numbers being carried over from the October forecast. Hudson did report the Florida Non-Valencia oranges forecast this…
West Coast Ports Improving Infrastructure, but More Needed
…or other infrastructure, needed to handle these vessels. All major West Coast ports have planned or completed port-related infrastructure projects and implemented operational changes. For example, in Long Beach, California,…
The California Kitchen: Spicy Garlic Scampi Sauce
…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 stream it on Roku, Amazon Fire,…