…Program is intended to improve food security by advancing agriculture through science, education and innovation and to enhance the quality of life for farmers and their communities globally. Addressing the…
Finalists Named for 2015 California Leopold Conservation Award
The Sand County Foundation, the California Farm Bureau Federation and Sustainable Conservation are proud to announce the 2015 finalists for the prestigious California Leopold Conservation Award, which honors private landowner…
Almond Board: New Tracks for 2016 Almond Conference
This year’s Almond Conference will be bigger than ever before. Almond Board Program Coordinator Rebecca Bailey gives us some highlights. Almond Update for September 3 Each year, The Almond Conference…
School Children Eating More Fruits and Vegetables – Fact Sheet From the USDA
…healthier school meals. A 2015 study from the University of California, Berkeley’s School of Public Health found that nearly 90 percent of surveyed students liked at least some school meal…
The California Kitchen: Almond Crusted Smoked BBQ Ribs
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing almond crusted smoked BBQ ribs with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 8 LBS Baby Back Ribs Almond…
Internship Opportunities Available for the Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show
…television program. “In addition to working with leaders in the cattle industry, the convention internship gives student the opportunity to meet and work with other young people from across the…
‘Waters’ Rule Takes Effect in California
California farmers and ranchers face much uncertainty about the new Clean Water Act rule by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers that became effective last Friday….
USFRA Survey Reveals Consumer Attitudes on Sustainability and Agriculture
…better tell these stories, knowing what is most important to consumers when it comes to sustainability.” For more information on USFRA’s consumer research on sustainability, please contact Joanna Schroeder, USFRA…
The Western View: California Ag’s Rich History
…for wine and raisins in California. I looked around in new appreciation – and here’s irony for you: that grape vineyard has been replaced by a new almond orchard. It’s…
The California Kitchen: Macaroons
…Sugar 1 Cup finely ground Almonds To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Macaroons For this and many more of these…
Proposed New Light Brown Apple Moth Quarantine Boundary – Ventura County
…added due to multiple trapped moths in the area. Regulated articles and conditions for intrastate movement under the quarantine can be found at Title 3 California Code of Regulations (CCR)…
Nature’s Candy From the Growing California Video Series
The latest segment in the Growing California video series, a partnership with California Grown, is “Nature’s Candy.”…
Program Increases Real-World Skills Focus
An Ag Education program is showing high school students the diverse careers available in agriculture. Program Increases Real-World Skills Focus The Center for Land Based Learning has a program that…
Drought Affects in Crop Reports
…Affects in Crop Reports The Central Valley crop reports showed significant increases in total production value but that doesn’t tell the entire story. California Citrus Mutual Director of Public Affairs…