The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) is currently accepting proposals for a 2016 special grant program for fertilizer research and education. This competitive…
Two More Trees Identified HLB-Positive
The Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program says two additional trees have tested HLB-positive in Southern California. The trees were not in close proximity to each other; however, both are…
Almond Update: Almond Irrigation Calculator
Irrigation timing can be crucial for almond growers, and to help growers determine optimum irrigation schedules the Almond Board of California worked with irrigation experts to create an online tool…
More About the Almond Alliance of CA
We’ve been discussing the new Almond Alliance of California. President Kelly Covello tells us more about the alliance and its recent transition from the Almond Hullers and Processors Association. More…
African leaders visit CDFA
…Mandela Washington Fellowship in July as part of President Obama’s Young African Leaders Initiative. For two of these young leaders, the trip to California also included a visit with CDFA’s…
Dairy Industry Leaders Pledge Cooperation
…president of the U.S. Dairy Export Council. Signing for Mexico were Salvador Álvarez Morán, president of the Mexico Livestock Association (CNOG) and Juan Carlos Pardo, president of the National Chamber…
Farmers Markets Must Visit List
…you might want to put on your must-visit list. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Farmers Market Must Visit List From: Visit California.com 10 Top Farmers Markets Juicy…
Cargill Stops Antibiotic Use in Turkey Flocks
…companies are responding to concerns about antibiotic use and resistance by consumers and investors. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Read the full article in Global Meat…
U.S. Orange Juice Production Declining
…with trends that have also been observed for other types of fruit juice and caloric soft drinks in the United States. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Brazil Could Clear U.S. GMO Corn Imports This Fall
…GMO soybean production will face stiff opposition, China is seeking to increase soybean output and encourage more crop rotations with corn. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Farm Safety for Just Kids Disbands
…The statement says “Farm Safety for Just Kids has accomplished what Marilyn Adams set out to do nearly 30 years ago.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Land Grant Universities Compiling Animal Feed Database
…used by organizations in more than 30 countries, including the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization. Find more information here: https://nanp-nrsp-9.org/ From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
FDA Memo Urges ‘Reset’ on Nutrition Goals
…problems in the U.S. have nutritional causes.” The review was completed in December of 2014 but never released to the public. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
The California Kitchen: Espagnole Sauce
…Beef Stock/Broth Salt/Pepper 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 Watch…