…be overseen by the USDA and the Secretary of Agriculture. It creates the American Pecan Council, which will be the governing board with 17 members – nine growers, six shellers,…
HLB Summit Updates California Growers
…Summit Updates California Growers University of California Davis professor Dr. Carolyn Slupsky talked to growers at the event about the difference between direct and indirect testing methods for HLB. Direct…
Americans Wrong on Chicken Facts
…Sabrina Hill reports on a study that shows how little the public actually knows about chicken. The Facts about Chicken The National Chicken Council (NCC) released new national survey findings…
Vilsack Addresses Global Food Security and Climate Change at COP21 in Paris
…a side event highlighting environmental progress and economic opportunities in agriculture. In partnership with the White House Council on Environmental Quality, Secretary Vilsack announced a new report highlighting the Administration’s…
The California Kitchen: Salmon with Ground Pistachios
…directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Salmon with Ground Pistachios For this and many more of these recipes, visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show:…
‘Food Science Fun’ Connects Students to Science
…camps in California and Indianapolis. Nearly 3,000 students were reached during the testing period. The “Food Science Fun” guide can be downloaded for free on the Fairs and Events Hands…
Temperatures Positive for Citrus
…this winter, it could mean good things for the Valley’s citrus crop. California Citrus Mutual will continue to release statements following cold weather incidents for the remainder of the season….
Propane Irrigation Proving Beneficial to California
…the Propane Education and Research Council (PERC) says producers with gas irrigation engines aren’t the only one’s switching over. PERC has created some testimonials from California growers who have switched…
Farm to Food Bank Month
…they have on produce that would otherwise go to waste. California’s Farm to Family program is so successful it is now a model for other states. Sigler says the California…
The California Kitchen: Fresh Spinach Pesto with Pistachios
…of Spinach 1 Cup Garlic Roasted Olive Oil 2 Cups Parmesan Cheese Salt/Pepper To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Fresh…
COOL: WTO to Announce Retaliation
…deadline, will determine the level of retaliation tariffs Canada and Mexico can issue. Nick Giordano of the National Pork Producers Council says retaliatory actions are likely to quickly follow the…
Key Time to Monitor for Leaffooted Bug
Courtesy: UCANR Leaffooted bug has re-emerged as an issue for almond growers over the last two seasons and researchers say there is a specific time for California producers to monitor…
Plan Ahead for NOW Management
California growers can help reduce navel orangeworm (NOW) pressure next season by taking advantage of predicted El Nino rains. Plan Ahead for NOW Management Wet weather is predicted for California…
Foot and Mouth Disease
…8 state midwest U.S. area if foot and mouth disease were to hit cattle operations with a depopulation only so there’s no emergency vaccination. The cost would be roughly 180…