California non-citrus fruits and nuts: In Madera County, apricots and pluots were harvested. Orchards continued to be mowed and/or sprayed for weeds. In Fresno County, growers reported continued mitigating practices…
CA Nitrogen Assessment Brings Improvement Opportunities
…California. According to the California Nitrogen Assessment, excess nitrogen in the state comes primarily from agriculture and fossil fuel combustion. The report, published by UC Press, offers a scientific foundation…
CA Free of TB Testing for Cattle Movement
Federal restrictions lifted on movement of cattle California has regained its “accredited-free” status for bovine tuberculosis (TB), allowing cattle and bison to move to other states without the federal requirement…
Program Preserves Ag Land for Climate Benefits
…benefits to California communities. “The investment in protecting nearly 19,000 acres of California agricultural lands in this funding period is a monumental step forward in the State’s efforts to fight…
Pecan Marketing Order Increases Interest
…nut in front of consumers. Pecan Marketing Order Increases Interest There’s a lot going on in California’s pecan industry. The recent California pecan conference had good turnout from growers, which…
Multi-Party Water Exchange Will Benefit Donner Lake
…(California and Nevada), tribal and local agencies to address unique and challenging water management issues. This week, parties to TROA exhibited flexibility and cooperation by agreeing to a series of…
Shop Smarter at Farmers Markets
…peach instead! The same thing applies to locality: if you’re in the Northeast or Midwest, don’t bother with bananas or avocados. If you’re in California, well, pretty much everything can…
First-half Pork, Beef Export Volumes Ahead of Last Year
…down five percent. First-half export volume was up three percent to 541,000 some metric tons, while value fell 10 percent to $2.91 billion. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
Farm Tech Investing Dips after Record Year
…crop technology experienced an uptick. The decrease of investments follows a record high $4.6 billion investment in agriculture technologies last year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
USDA Celebrating Farmers Market Week
…agency has made over 900 investments in the last two years in local food infrastructure that connects farmers with local markets. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
France Facing 30-year Low in Wheat Yields
…to the woes of French farmers. France is currently the top wheat exporter in the EU, but that status is in jeopardy. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news…
Make Plans to Talk with Lenders before Machinery Purchases
…if it’s affordable.Loans for farm equipment are available at historically low-interest rates, and prices on equipment—especially used machines—are at sharp discounts. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Farmers Business Network Announces $20 Million in Funding
…manufacturer direct prices on farm inputs. The new round of fundraising brings total funding to nearly $48 million for the services. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
The California Kitchen: Veloute Sauce
…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 Albert’s Cooking…