The 2015 Certified Organic Survey is Underway The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is reminding California farmers and ranchers that it’s not too late to respond….
Water Allocations Increased Again
…technologies that will make California more drought resilient. Californians have responded with unprecedented conservation efforts. To date, guided by the California Water Action Plan, the state has committed hundreds of…
Agri View: Growing a Coffee Crop in the U.S.
…with. It is now up there as a fine food.” Good Land Organics owner Jay Ruskey is California’s first successful commercial coffee grower. Coastal coffee Growing coffee in California is…
The California Kitchen: Cauliflower Bisque
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Cauliflower Bisque with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 1 Cup Cauliflower 3 Cup Cream 4 oz. Onion…
Farmers Discuss Issues at State Capitol
Colusa County rice farmer Chris Torres, left, and Lake County Farm Bureau Executive Director Brenna Sullivan discuss issues important to California agriculture with Assemblymember Bill Dodd, D-Napa, right, during a…
Dr. Sandra Witte Named Dean of Jordan College at Fresno State
…sustainability. I am confident Dr. Witte will lead the college to increasing national prominence.” Witte has taken an unconventional route to the dean’s position, starting her career as a registered…
Almond Board: Leaffooted Bug Monitoring
…surrounding environment. The Almond Board of California has funded pest management research since 1973 in order to provide almond growers with science-based, IPM solutions for many pest problems. The results…
El Nino Leaves Water Management Questions
…that El Nino will fade into summer and a La Nina winter will likely return. Current Water Conditions From California Department of Water Resources: To illustrate the wide range of…
Agri View: Bee Gone
…these last couple winters with far fewer bees, less pollination occurred during the early spring at the Southern California almond orchards. Moreover, because of poor management in agricultural farmingover many…
The California Kitchen: Black and Blue Rib Eye, Cauliflower Roquefort Sauce
…Eye Steaks 2 Cup Cauliflower Grated 1 Cup Cream 1 Cup Roquefort Blue Cheese Salt/Pepper To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California…
Citrus Research Board Hires Dr. Melinda Klein as Chief Research Scientist
…grapes and citrus, Dr. Melinda Klein will be an asset to the CRB. A native of Southern California, Dr. Klein states, “I am very much looking forward to returning to…
National Artichoke Hearts Day
…Calendar.com National Artichoke Hearts Day March 16th is National Artichoke Hearts Day. According to the California Artichoke Advisory Board, artichokes are a good source of antioxidants, vitamin C, folate and…
The California Kitchen: Bacon Wrapped Smoked Orange Cauliflower
…1 Orange Cauliflower 1 Spanish Onion Salt/Pepper To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Bacon Wrapped Smoked Orange Cauliflower For this…
Fresno’s National Ag Week and Nutrition Month
…upstream and downstream in the local and regional economy. “Agriculture in California is unmatched anywhere else. Fresno County is located in the heart of one of five Mediterranean growing regions…