…support for provisions allowing schools to transition to the program standards under the hardship exemption and emphasized support for the “Buy American” provision of the federal school lunch program. Read…
The California Kitchen: Jelly Chicken with Mixed Greens and Feta Cheese
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing jelly chicken with mixed greens and feta cheese with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 12oz Chicken Breast…
Communications Now Could Ease Future Port Issues
…port shutdown last year hit the agriculture industry hard as overseas exports came to a halt for an extended period of time. Almond Board of California CEO Richard Waycott says…
USDA Microloans Help Purchase Land and Improve Property
…get access to the land that they need to establish their farms or improve their property.” The microloan program, which celebrates its third anniversary this week, has been hugely successful,…
Sanitation Key for NOW, No Matter the Nut
It’s well known now that navel orangeworm (NOW) isn’t just a pest in almonds anymore and sanitation is the key for walnut producers to help reduce next season’s NOW pressure….
Valley Women to be Honored for Philanthropic and Agricultural Involvement
…from the luncheon support the California Agricultural Leadership Foundation (Ag Leadership), Ag One Foundation and charities of the honorees’ choice. Common Threads is a collaborative effort of Ag Leadership, Fresno…
The California Kitchen: Jelly Jalapeno Peach Vinaigrette
…directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Jelly Jalapeno and Peach Vinaigrette For this and many more of these recipes, visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking…
Ports Shutdown Slowed Growth in 2015
The 2015 ports shutdown had a big impact on a lot of California crops, and that includes almonds. Ports Shutdown Slowed Growth Almond shipments continued to grow in 2015 but…
Mealybug Species a Rising Concern for Growers
Courtesy: UC IPM A mealybug species and its reproductive characteristics is a rising concern for grape producers in California. Rising Concern for Growers Grape growers are starting to shift their…
The California Kitchen: Calamari with Lemon Aioli
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing calamari with lemon aioli with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: Calamari Tentacles and tubes 1 Cup milk…
Fuel Up To Play 60 Growing Success And Support
…For Fuel Up To Play 60 More about Fuel Up to Play 60 Fuel Up to Play 60 is the nation’s largest in-school health and wellness program, created by the…
Fee Free Days This Weekend In National Forests
…programs or volunteer work projects. Following is a partial list, please visit the National Park Service website for more events and information. Community Vegetable Garden Planting and Wellness Fair at…
Runoff Forecasts Encouraging for Western US
…the eastern slopes of the Rockies. “Where runoff at this early stage in the game is expected to be somewhat below average. ” Average runoff is expected in California. “Even…
Indirect Testing Could Catch HLB Early
Indirect testing methods can be an important procedure for early detection of huanglongbing (HLB) disease in California. Possibly Catching HLB Early At a recent HLB technology summit, researchers talked about…