Growers from California’s two primary pear growing regions—Lake and Mendocino counties and the Sacramento River Delta—are wrapping up harvest this year with positive reports about fruit quality and price. Together,…
California Federal Milk Marketing Order Hearings
A public hearing is being held to consider and take evidence on a proposal that would establish a Federal milk marketing order to regulate the handling of milk in California….
The California Kitchen: Roasted Peach Glazed Parsnips and Saute of Apples
…get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Roasted Peach Glazed Parsnips and Saute of Apples For this and many more of these…
Progress Reported on Planning for Sites Reservoir
…by a deeper drought, followed by a comprehensive package of water-related legislation, followed by California voters decisively passing a $7.12 billion bond measure that includes $2.7 billion set aside for…
Almond Total Shipments Down From 2014
Hilltop Ranch Inc. reported that The Almond Board of California released the August position report. Total shipments for the month of August 2015 were 126,165,342 pounds. This is compared to…
Pacific Region Crop Production Report
…above the five-year average of 2.230. Cotton – Upland cotton production in California is forecast at 160 thousand bales, down 25 percent from the 2014 crop. Harvested acreage is estimated…
Packinghouse Field Manager Training for ACP
…in Exeter. Field managers may attend the meeting that is most convenient to them. Hosted by California Citrus Mutual, in partnership with the Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program (CPDPP)…
The California Kitchen: Lemon Sriracha Marinated Grilled Skirt Steak
…To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Lemon Sriracha Marinated Grilled Skirt Steak For this and many more of these recipes,…
NFU Praises FAA for Addressing Challenges and Promises Offered By Drones
…the FAA in April 2015. “Initial assessments contend that the technology could be used for surveying and detailed scouting of cattle, insect infestation, insufficient nutrients, and weed presence,” said Johnson….
Ag Land May Be Key to Replenishing Aquifers
A water project through University of California (UC) Davis is looking at using agriculture land to help replenish groundwater levels. Several trials are going on throughout the state looking to…
Valley’s Gold Season 3 Premieres September 9 on ValleyPBS
…host of the show. DuringValley’s Gold, Jacobsen speaks with growers about their family histories and helps share insight into the various techniques, practices and advancements used in California farming and…
The California Kitchen: Goat Cheese and Fig Croquet
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing goat cheese and fig croquet with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 12 oz. Creamy Goat cheese 4…
Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantine in Portions of L. A. County
…the quarantine map may be found here: www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/go/offq. “Late summer and fall are ‘fruit fly season’ in California,” said California Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross. “These pests like Southern California for…
Class 46 Fellows Selected for California Agricultural Leadership Program
Twenty-four individuals have been selected for Class 46 of the California Agricultural Leadership Program, an advanced leadership development experience for emerging agricultural leaders. The new fellows will be inaugurated on…