…to America’s tables has proved to be difficult if not impossible for farmers. That’s why many farmers rely heavily on a program called H-2A, through which the federal government grants…
The California Kitchen: Caramelized Grape
…half Fresh Spinach Garlic To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Caramelized Grape For this and many more of these recipes…
Organic Food Sales Continue to Grow
…from the farms. The top ten states for sales in 2014 accounted for 78 percent of products bought, and California led the list at number one. A seperate survey also…
Farm Credit Service Turns 100
…in Farm Credit’s Fresh Perspectives Search. That program identifies prospective leaders who will shape the vision for agriculture into the next 100 years. Vilsack said, “Rural communities trust Farm Credit…
Help for Central Valley Rice Producers
NRCS and Ducks Unlimited Looking to Help Central Valley Rice Producers Improve Irrigation Efficiency USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is currently accepting applications from California landowners in 10 Central…
New Greenhouse Aids ACP Control
…the Citrus Pest & Disease Prevention Program and California Citrus Mutual will unveil a new 5,040-square-foot research greenhouse on Monday, July 25. The facility will support the research and rearing…
Apps for Ag Hackathon Prizes Awarded
…live audience at the California State Fair. The Apps for Ag hackathon, which was sponsored by UC Agriculture and Natural Resources, the California State Fair and the City of Sacramento,…
Farm Bureau Boot Camp
…Women’s Leadership Committee; believes strongly in the benefits of the program. “Our evaluations indicate this training is vital for helping Farm Bureau women successfully use communication tools and step out…
The California Kitchen: Flame Grape Airline Chicken Breast
…California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Flame Grape Airline Chicken Breast For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream…
Avocado Growers Face Obstacles but Harvest More Fruit
Harvesting the California avocado crop and moving the fruit to market has become increasingly difficult, growers say, citing challenges of soaring water, land and labor costs. Add the twists and…
Organic Symposium Proceedings Now Available
…of nine UC Agriculture and Natural Resources research and extension centers across the state of California. Ten acres at the 330-acre center are certified organic and available for organic research….
Hopper Transmits Red Blotch Virus
…now researchers know why. Hopper Transmits Red Blotch Virus Researchers out of University of California (UC) Davis have successfully transferred the red blotch disease virus through a three-cornered alfalfa hopper….
Extreme Weather Drives Change
…some good things that come from extreme weather, both wet and dry. Important policy changes for California have resulted because of droughts in the past. Department of Water Resources Interstate…
Agri View: Fire Ant Problem
…IFA infest more than 367,000,000 acres in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and Puerto Rico. IFA have an…