…2012, California used 49.22 million pounds. The use of fumigant pesticides dropped to 40.39 million pounds, down 5.44 percent from about 42.71 million in 2013. In 2012, California used…
Almond Board: CASP Workshops
…Board: CASP Workshops A three-part series of sustainability workshops, part of the California Almond Sustainability Program (CASP), will bring forth tools, techniques and strategies to assist industry members with meeting…
$14.5 Million in Available Funding for Plant-Biotic Research
…(NSF) today to announce the availability of $14.5 million in funding for the NIFA-NSF Joint Plant-Biotics Interactions (PBI) program. PBI supports research on the processes that mediate beneficial and antagonistic…
Farm Women and Consumers
…in the agricultural industry. Two examples of key programs spearheaded by the program include the annual Women’s Communication Boot Camp and the year-round Our Food Link program. Our Food Link…
The California Kitchen: Carrot Mascarpone Tzatziki Grilled Lamb
…listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Carrot Mascarpone Tzatziki Grilled Lamb For this and many more of these recipes, visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show:…
Safeguarding California – Climate Change Implementation Action Plan for Agriculture
…to climate change. Excerpts: CDFA has developed outreach and incentive programs such as the Healthy Soils Initiative, the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP), and the Dairy Digester Research…
Valencia Oranges Increased in Crop Forecast
Mark Hudson, USDA/NASS, Washington, D.C, issued the March USDA citrus crop forecast. The forecast for California reflected an increase for Valencia oranges from ten million boxes to 10.5 million. Crop…
Quest to Convert Algae to Biofuel
…said Elton Gonçalves, a former UF/IFAS doctoral student in the plant molecular and cellular biology program. In fact, the team’s research showed that ROC40 helps control lipid production when the…
The California Kitchen: Sweet Carrot Mahi Mahi
…Mahi Mahi 2 T Olive Oil 1 Lemon 1T Sugar Fresh Thyme Fresh Rosemary Salt/Pepper To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California…
Ten to Participate in Leadership Farm Bureau
…annual California Farm Bureau Federation Leaders Conference in Sacramento. Sponsored by CFBF, the Leadership Farm Bureau program includes intensive leadership training with a focus on issues affecting California farmers and…
Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter Program 2016
Courtesy: UC Riverside Spring is here and the time has come to begin the Glassy-winged sharpshooter (GWSS) trapping, surveying, treatment and bio-control program in Fresno County. The treatment strategy will…
Florida Growers Share HLB Fight
Courtesy: USDA Florida citrus growers were in California recently to share their real life accounts of huanglongbing (HLB) disease with the citrus industry. Florida Growers Share HLB Fight California Citrus…
Farm and Ranch Safety Week
The 2016 Agricultural Safety Awareness Program (ASAP) Week is celebrated March 6-12. The theme for the week is “Caution—Safety is No Accident” and will highlight a different safety focus each…
The California Kitchen: Carrot Glazed Beef Cheeks
…California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Carrot Glazed Beef Cheeks For this and many more of these recipes, visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it…