…a million Americans who have contracts with the government to protect sensitive agricultural lands. The investment, part of the voluntary USDA Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), will allow producers to protect…
Future of Our Agricultural Community
Internship/mentoring program brings in ag students for summer study in public service The average age of the California farmer is about 60 – and it’s rising. Here at the California…
Funding to Help Agricultural Producers / Small Rural Businesses
…small businesses and entrepreneurs nationwide develop new product lines. USDA is investing in 325 projects through the Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) program. “Value-Added Producer Grants are one of USDA’s most…
The California Kitchen: Pear Grilled Swiss Cheese
…1 Cup Sautee Pears To get the 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…
Crop Insurance Options for Upland Cotton Farmers
by Ashley Hungerford and Erik O’Donoghue, USDA Economic Research Service What Is the Issue? The 2014 Farm Act changed the structure of several commodity support programs for agriculture. Before, cotton…
California Almond Nursery Sales Report
The primary objective of the California Almond Nursery Sales Survey is to estimate future almond acres based on the number of almond trees sold for new plantings. This report summarizes…
2016 Profiles in Leadership Award Recipient Honored
…a recent ceremony at the Clovis Veterans Memorial District. The Profiles in Leadership Award recognizes alumni of the California Agricultural Leadership Program for their leadership actions resulting in the betterment…
Farm Groups Discuss Food Industry GMO Marketing Claims/Conflict with Sustainable Agriculture
…(University of Arkansas Professor of Ecological Engineering, Office for Sustainability Executive Director) discuss how food biotechnology affects sustainability. Introduction is Paul Spooner, U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance: intro-paul-spooner Dr. Marty…
Almond Board: Importance of Spatial Mapping
In this Almond Update, we have part two of our three part series on the new almond mapping project. For the past two years, Almond Board of California (ABC), through…
Judge Considering Merits of Beef Checkoff Lawsuit
…this week from attorneys representing R-CALF and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack about the Beef Checkoff program, according to Food Safety News. R-CALF alleges the Beef Checkoff is allowing the Montana…
The California Kitchen: Roasted Duck with Caramelized Pears
…Pears 1 Spanish Onion 2 Garlic Cloves 1 Each Rosemary and Thyme To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen For this…
Funding for Electric Projects in 31 States
…million for environmental improvements, and nearly $1.8 million for energy efficiency. The loans are being provided through the Electric Program of the Rural Utilities Service, the successor to the Rural…
Wasp and Scale Insects Help Control Giant Reed
…part of a biocontrol program to kill giant reed along Texas’ Rio Grande. The weed, also known as “carrizo cane” and “Spanish reed,” clogs streams and irrigation channels, weakens river…
Growers, Researchers Fight Citrus Disease
…stake is California’s fresh citrus production. California farmers provide much of the nation’s supply of navel oranges, mandarins, lemons and specialty citrus varieties—and have looked on nervously while Florida citrus…