…quality within designated non-attainment areas of California. Funding for the National Air Quality Initiative (NAQI) is available through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Producers interested in participating in this…
Opening Markets for Almond Hulls
…markets for the excess hulls. Opening Markets for Almond Hulls Research is going on right now to explore new markets for almond hulls produced in California. The giant almond industry…
Agri View: Persimmon Comeback
…in the 1880’s when a United States Commander brought back a native Japanese persimmon variety to Washington, D.C. Now, persimmons are grown in California where hundreds of different varieties flourish….
The California Kitchen: Black Berry French Toast
…Milk 3 Eggs 1 Vanilla Bean ½ Cup Blue Berry puree ½ Cup Brown Sugar To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California…
Pacific Region Egg and Poultry Report
California Egg Production California’s egg production during May totaled 297 million, up 6 million from April’s production and up 16 million from May 2015. The all layers during the month…
Pacific Region Cattle and Livestock Review
California Cattle on Feed Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in California for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 415,000 head on June 1,…
Almond Board: CASP Workshop July 7 & 8
…Board – CASP Info California Almond Sustainability Program (CASP) Series 3 Workshop: “In-the-Orchard” Harvest Practices and Equipment Demo Click here to view flyer July 7 – Fresno Fresno State Orchard…
Agri View: New Nut Champion
…graduate student of Agricultural Sciences, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Introduction Pecan trees (Carya illinoinensis) are native to North America. There are two types of pecans produced within the United…
The California Kitchen: Black Berry Lemon Tart
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Black Berry Lemon Tart with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 Cup Flour 2 pinches…
Organic Certification Assistance Available
…California. Funds from the National Organic Certification Cost Share Program (NOCCSP) are available through CDFA’s State Organic Program (SOP) to help more organic operations succeed and take advantage of economic…
2018 Farm Bill Discussions
…related issues. “The farm bill provides us the opportunity to expand national programs important to California agriculture and to further develop programs benefiting conservation, healthy soils and renewable energy that…
Grove Shows Need for Soil Moisture Tools
…the grower. Cooperative Extension, the California Avocado Commission and the California Avocado Society help put on the Avocado Growers Seminar Series and Cal Poly volunteered to host the last event…
Regions Continue to Face Water Challenges
A good portion of California’s agriculture industry still faces water challenges, especially the southern end of the state. Regions Continue to Face Water Challenges Lots of agricultural areas rely heavily…
Agri View: Animal Disease
…may die from acute interstitial pneumonia. Aleutian disease is controlled through a test and slaughter program. Positive mink are identified by blood testing for specific antibody by counterimmunoelectrophoresis or lateral…