…Editor Samantha Weiss-Hills visited Terranova Ranch in California to find out a little more about what it’s really like to be a produce farmer. Check out another of the “Day…
The California Kitchen: Almond Crusted Rack of Lamb
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing almond crusted rack of lamb with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 1 2lb rack of lamb cleaned…
Wildfires have Set New Record for Acres Burned In 2015
Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist, saying that this latest late year rash of wildfires in California has pushed this year’s acreage burned to a new record high. Wildfires have Set New…
NPPC Year in Review
As the year comes to a close, the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) provides a look back at the agriculture issues of 2015 and a preview of 2016. Micheal Clements…
Maps Show Forest Water Loss During Drought
This slideshow requires JavaScript. New maps from the National Academy of Sciences show canopy water loss for California forests from 2011 to 2015. View the full report here with explanations…
Peanut Pileup
…website Peanuts are grown commercially in 15 states: Georgia, Texas, Alabama, North Carolina, Florida, Virginia, Oklahoma, New Mexico, South Carolina, Louisiana, Arizona, Arkansas, Mississippi, California, and Tennessee. However, 11 major…
Agri View: Drones-Technology Driven
…in South Korea by farmers, according to Ars Technica. Researchers at the University of California, Davis have tested the RMAX on Napa vineyards, especially in areas with terrain usually unsuitable…
The California Kitchen: Almond Crusted Smoked BBQ Ribs
…Liquid Smoke Salt/Pepper To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Almond Crusted Smoked BBQ Ribs For this and many more of…
So Cal Wildfire Threat Could Soon Be Reduced
An incoming system could bring needed moisture to Southern California, reducing the threat of wildfires like those during Christmas weekend. So Cal Wildfire Threat Could Soon Be Reduced…
The Western View: Water Projects
…and the streams and rivers are full, pouring water into Lake Shasta, which is a major water source for the California state water project – drinking water for southern California…
Ranches Surviving California Drought
…Valley Ranch is getting it done. From: U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance Kevin Kester, a fifth-generation rancher from California’s Central Coast, and his wife, June, a ranching cattlewoman, run Bear…
Snowpack’s Water Content Far Greater than One Year Ago
…time. Californians can learn easy ways to save water every day by visiting SaveOurWater.com. California’s efforts to deal with the effects of the drought can be found at drought.ca.gov. Electronic…
California State Board of Food and Agriculture to Discuss Climate Change
…Moffitt, California Department of Food and Agriculture; Glenda Humiston, University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, and Andrew Baskin, Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems. The California State Board…
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…