…adviser Jake Sullivan are also being considered. As for whom a Clinton administration might pick for Vilsack’s current seat, Politico says the top contenders to lead USDA include California’s agriculture…
Trade Essential for U.S. Beef and Poultry Markets in 2017
An analyst with Rabobank says “all roads lead to China” when describing the potential for the U.S. poultry sector’s success in 2017. At the National Chicken Council annual meeting last…
The California Kitchen: Poached Pear Anglaise
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing poached pear anglaise with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 4 Pears 8 Cup Sparkling Champagne…
Future of Our Agricultural Community
Internship/mentoring program brings in ag students for summer study in public service The average age of the California farmer is about 60 – and it’s rising. Here at the California…
The California Kitchen: Pear Grilled Swiss Cheese
…1 Cup Sautee Pears To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com…
California Almond Nursery Sales Report
…to estimate the almond acres in California. Procedures Questionnaires were mailed to all known almond nurseries in California and responses were received from 9 out of 10 operations. The nurseries…
2016 Profiles in Leadership Award Recipient Honored
Deanna van Klaveren was honored with the 2016 Profiles in Leadership Award by the California Agricultural Leadership Foundation (CALF) and the Ag Leadership Alumni Council. The award was presented at…
Almond Board: Importance of Spatial Mapping
In this Almond Update, we have part two of our three part series on the new almond mapping project. For the past two years, Almond Board of California (ABC), through…
Judge Considering Merits of Beef Checkoff Lawsuit
…Beef Council to use checkoff funds without oversight. Specifically, R-CALF says the state council is using checkoff dollars to promote international beef, and Montana producers cannot opt-out of the program….
The California Kitchen: Roasted Duck with Caramelized Pears
…Pears 1 Spanish Onion 2 Garlic Cloves 1 Each Rosemary and Thyme To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen For this…
Wasp and Scale Insects Help Control Giant Reed
…vegetation. Giant reed grows between three and seven inches a day and reaches heights of 30 feet along the Rio Grande, according to Goolsby. The weed worsens cattle fever tick…
Growers, Researchers Fight Citrus Disease
…stake is California’s fresh citrus production. California farmers provide much of the nation’s supply of navel oranges, mandarins, lemons and specialty citrus varieties—and have looked on nervously while Florida citrus…
Export Exchange Wrapping Up
The 2016 Export Exchange hosted by the U.S. Grains Council and the Renewable Fuels Association comes to a close Wednesday. More than 200 international buyers and end-users of coarse grains…
Agri View: Imported Insects and Diseases
…and insects have cost Florida farmers as much as any other crop we grow. I haven’t even mentioned states like California and Texas. The vast growing region that now grows…