California cotton is forecast to have a big year, but how can that be with the limited water cotton growers are getting? Cotton Growers Forced to Adapt California cotton growers…
Making Growing Tamarixia a Common Practice
A project in Southern California is researching methods of growing tamarixia which is a natural defense against the Asian citrus psyllid. Making Growing Tamarixia Common The Hanson Agricultural Research and…
NMPF Board Adopts Resolution
…Chairman of NMPF and a dairy farmer from Rogersville, Missouri. “Farmers have overwhelmingly adopted these crop technologies because they increase productivity while enhancing agricultural sustainability.” NMPF’s Board of Directors, and…
Sec. Vilsack Announces $16.8 Million in Grants
…Greater Tulsa, Inc., Tulsa, Okla., $481,191 Multi-year large-scale projects ($500,000 or greater, not to exceed 4 years): University of California-San Diego, San Diego, Calif., $3,384,909 Mid-America Regional Council Community Services…
The California Kitchen: Mushroom Gnocchi
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Mushroom Gnocchi with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 Egg, 2 Cup Cremini Mushrooms 1…
Protecting California Citrus With Natural Enemies
…without oranges in California. But a little insect called Asian Citrus Psyllid (ACP) – which was accidentally introduced in 2008 into California – is posing the greatest economic threat that…
WAPA Urges Funding for Biomass Plants
In the wake of the shutdown of numerous biomass plants throughout the state, the Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA) sent a letter to the California State Senate and Assembly Budget…
Agri View: Meals Without Meat
…time to get to the store to stock up on lean protein, these 10 delicious recipes will make hitting your daily protein goal a breeze. Lentil and Almond Burger No…
The California Kitchen: Mushroom Rocky Road
…Walnuts 8 Button Mushrooms Diced 1 T Olive Oil 1 t Kosher Salt To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Mushroom…
Assembly Approves Gray’s State Fairs Funding Bill
The California State Assembly approves a bill that funds reinvestment back in California’s 77 state fairs. AB 2678 by Assembly member Adam C. Gray (D-Merced) would generate $14-16 million in…
Create Apps for Agriculture
…members include U.S. Department of Agriculture, California Department of Food and Agriculture, California Department of Technology, California Farm Bureau Federation, California Association of Pest Control Advisers and many other organizations….
The California Kitchen: Grilled Radish Feta Cucumber Salad with a Creamy Poppy Seed Dressing
…1 Cup Cream 3 T Sugar 4 T Poppy Seeds Salt/Pepper To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Grilled Radish Feta…
California Dried Plum (Prune) Forecast
2016 California Dried Plum (Prune) Forecast The 2016 California dried plum (prune) crop is forecast at 45 thousand tons, down 58 percent from the 107 thousand tons reported to the…
2016 GEELA Awards
Nominations being accepted for 2016 GEELA Awards by CDFA Office of Public Affairs The Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Award (GEELA) is California’s highest environmental honor. The program recognizes individuals,…