…reductions in other programs was a disappointing step back.” “We appreciate the increase in funding for a number of important areas including direct farm loans, the Food Safety Outreach Program,…
Single Stink Bug Could Ruin Crush
The brown marmorated stink bug could be a huge problem for fruit growers in California and especially bad for a few specific crops like wine grapes. We now know that…
HLB Products Bombarding Growers
…Management website: In March 2012, huanglongbing was found in a citrus tree in Southern California, and this tree was destroyed to prevent the spread of this disease. Everyone’s assistance is…
Some Jobs Far from Automation
Some think automation may be the answer to labor challenges seen in California, but some jobs may still requiring the human element. Some Jobs Far from Automation California Farm Bureau…
Astronomer Dr. Laura Danly on Soil Health
Dr. Laura Danly of California’s Griffith Observatory is helping the U.S. Department of Agriculture promote its “healthy soils” campaign. So why is an astronomer talking about soil, rather than the…
The California Kitchen: Bunuelos
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing bunuelos with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 1-1/4 cups granulated sugar 4 eggs 1 cup whole milk…
Diabetes and Healthy Food Study
Eating healthier foods could help lower-income people better control their diabetes. That’s according to a recent pilot study by University of California San Francisco and Feeding America. Cathy Isom tells…
Almond Board: Pollination Plan
…California’s almond industry. Developed with a wide array of input from sources including the almond community, beekeepers, researchers, California and U.S. regulators, and chemical registrants, the BMPs represent the Board’s…
The California Kitchen: Menudo
…directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Menudo For this and many more of these recipes, visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream…
Appropriations Bill Falls Short for Farmers While Tax Bill Offers Hope
…GMO labeling and WOTUS provisions; language which would have provided relief in the ethanol sector by fixing the Reid Vapor Pressure standards; and funding for the Navigation and Ecosystem Sustainability…
Freezing Temperatures not Bad for Valley Citrus
…the Valley’s citrus crop as a result of the cold temperatures. California Citrus Mutual is a non-profit trade association of citrus growers, with approximately 2,200 members representing 70% California’s 362,000-acre,…
Marmorated Stink Bug: Just a Matter of Time
The brown marmorated stink bug has yet to become a problem for California agriculture but examples around the United States show it’s just a matter of time. Just a Matter…
Water Cuts Inevitable for Valley Future
…management of groundwater. Get more information at Water.CA.Gov Groundwater Sustainability Program Draft Strategic Plan DWR has developed a Draft Strategic Plan for its Sustainable Groundwater Program. The draft plan describes…
Guinea Pig for Dinner
…Migration Policy Institute, Between 2000 and 2010, South American immigrants were the second-fastest growing segment of the Latin American immigrant population. Most moving to California, Florida, New Jersey and New…