…marketed in the U.S. as Bayer’s Belt Insecticide. Eight years ago, the EPA allowed registration for the product for use on 200 crops. It’s used widely in California on crops…
Environmental Groups Hamper Endangered Species Conservation
…listed. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Island Fox Recovery Video by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Foxes on Three California Islands Saved from Extinction in Record…
Farm, Dairy Groups Praise USDA Surplus Cheese Purchases
…Margin Protection Program—through December 16th. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack talked with AgNet West News Director Sabrina Hill to explain the programs….
Federal Ag Spending to Increase Through 2018
…on farm programs to rise from $13 billion in 2015 to $14 billion in 2016, and then to $19 billion in 2017 and 2018. CBO projects farm program spending to…
The California Kitchen: Herb Carrots
…Leaves Thyme Rosemary 1 Cup Celery 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…
Citrus Growers, Packers Discuss Disease Threat
…serious threat the psyllid poses. Calling HLB “a ‘death sentence’ for California citrus,” the grower organization California Citrus Mutual is asking everyone involved in growing, packing and shipping California citrus…
Psyllid Management Meetings Sought Industry Input
…said. “It’s time to regroup, re-evaluate and update the present program to accomplish the objectives.” California Citrus Mutual held meetings for growers and others in the citrus industry to update…
The California Kitchen: Brown Sugar and Honey Walnut Carrots
…Sugar 1 Cup Walnuts 1 Pound Baby Carrots 1 Tbs Honey 4 Tbs Whole Butter To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California…
Delta Habitat Restoration Project Documents Released
…of the Fish Restoration Program – a partnership between DWR and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to address the specific habitat restoration requirements of the 2008 U.S. Fish…
USDA Quarterly Hogs and Pigs Survey Coming Soon
…late August. All hog and pig producers in California have a chance of being selected for this survey. Last year, NASS collected data from 76 percent of the national sample….
California Has a Stable Farm Workforce
There are twice as many farmworkers as there are farm jobs in California, according to an analysis published online in California Agriculture journal. Led by Philip Martin, professor emeritus in…
USDA to Measure Small Grain Production
…California agriculture and it is crucial for us to have accurate data about this key sector of the economy,” said NASS Pacific Regional Director, Chris Messer. “We will contact more…
NMPF Statement on Decision to Purchase Cheese to Help Dairy Farmers
“We appreciate the prompt action taken by the U.S. Department of Agriculture today to purchase $20 million worth of cheese products to donate to food assistance programs, following the request…
Low Supply Restricts Pecan Products
…for other nuts like peanuts or almonds, you may think of peanut butter or almond milk. The pecan industry hasn’t seen much success moving into those types of products. Dees…