…for USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. “I am impressed by the diverse cross section of California agriculture attending. People have come here from so many places and they grow a…
“Farm to Folks” – From the Growing California Video Series
The latest segment in the Growing California video series, a partnership with California Grown, is “Farm to Folks.”…
CDFA Awards Nearly $2 Million for Six Nitrogen Projects
…study addresses important knowledge gaps in California agriculture regarding the transport and fate of nitrogen through these systems. Improving Nitrate and Salinity Management Strategies for Almonds Grown Under Micro-irrigation Researchers…
California Farmer Talks about Farm to Family Program
…the California Association of Food Banks (CAFB) helps the state’s farmers donate surplus produce to families in need. It is a statewide program operated by the California Association of Food…
Strawberry Industry Always Looking Forward
The strawberry industry in California is continuing to research their water use and is always looking for best management practices. Strawberry Industry Always Looking Forward California Strawberry Commission President Rick…
The California Kitchen: Skillet Hash Browns
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing skillet hash browns with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 2 Waxy Red Potatoes Cooked and chilled in…
Statement on the Closure of the Comment Period for the Cali. Waterfix Environmental Impact Review
With closure of the public comment period for the Bay Delta Conservation Plan (BDCP)/California WaterFix’s Partially Recirculated Draft Environmental Impact Review (EIR) documents, the San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority,…
Soil as Products
…tells us the connection between soil and just about every product we use everyday. Soil as Products California NRCS has produced several videos concerning soil. View those videos and more…
Asian Citrus Psyllids Detected Within City of Turlock, Stanislaus County
The Stanislaus County Agricultural Commissioner, in cooperation with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) are beginning an extensive survey and treatment program in response to the detection of…
USDA Ranks High in EPA Report on Renewable Energy Use
…kWh of renewable energy is enough to power about 5,000 average American households each year. The Department’s commitment to sustainability also extends to the use of alternative fuels in fleet…
Agriculture Partners Host Fresno Outreach Conference for Latino Growers
…p.m. noon. Where: Radisson Conference Center. 1055 Van Ness Avenue, Fresno, Calif., 93721. Why: Hispanic farmers and ranchers are a dynamic growing demographic in California, and this conference aims to…
Proposal to Revoke Chlorpyrifos Food Residue Tolerances
…control pests which threaten more than 60 different crops in California, including almonds, alfalfa, walnuts, oranges, cotton and grapes. Earlier this year, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation changed the…
Managing Leaf Footed Bug in Winter
…in California as serious pests to the almond industry. Cooperative Extension Integrated Pest Management Advisor Kris Tollerup says the bug can overwinter in neighboring crops like citrus and pomegranates. Winter…
PMA Fresh Summit has Another Record-Breaking Year
…from 63 countries, Oct. 23-25 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. AgNet West was at the convention and visited with several California companies. In its 66th year, the…