…unique strength of the California Almond industry — its acreage — to accelerate natural flood-year recharge of groundwater aquifers that are collectively California’s largest water storage system. This initiative will…
Grinder Demo Shows Orchard Removal Options
An impressive tree grinding demonstration showed growers the possibility of capturing organic matter from orchard removal. University of California Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources hosted the event where IronWolf…
California Ag Secretary Lauds Food Safety Program Ready to Implement FSMA Now
…job! In a recent article in the Washington DC-based publication POLITICO, it was estimated that in California alone there are over 23,000 produce farms that will need to be brought…
The California Kitchen: Chocolate Amaretto Pecan Truffle
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing chocolate amaretto pecan truffle with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 1 Cup Dark Chocolate Chips, 1 Vanilla…
Agri View: Coffee, Healthy or Not?
…benefits outweigh the risks. Recent studies have generally found no connection between coffee and an increased risk of cancer or heart disease. In fact, most studies find an association between…
The California Kitchen: Perfect Lobster Tail
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook the Perfect Lobster Tail with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 8oz Lobster Tail ¼ lb. Butter 1 T…
Record-Breaking 49th Annual World Ag Expo
…seminars, and Wednesday’s Budweiser After-Hours party featuring country artist Jon Pardi. Next year, World Ag Expo will be held February 14-16, 2017 at the International Agri-Center grounds in Tulare, California….
Negative Press Fueled by Social Media
…about California Almonds and the drought now appear more consistently in news coverage. The Almond Board of California (ABC) continues to see negative views and misinformation daily, but the influence…
National Almond Day
…plantings near Sacramento, Monterey and Los Angeles showed promise and a new industry was born for California growers. Today, the state of California is the biggest producer of the world’s…
USDA, Partners to Invest $720 Million in Conservation Projects
USDA, partners to invest $720 million in conservation projects across country, including California The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and partners across the nation together will direct up to $720…
USDA Initiative Restores Forests, Reduces Wildfire Threats through Local Partnerships
…Association of Conservation Districts, where Bonnie highlighted several projects that demonstrate the power of this kind of partnership. Bonnie said, “By taking an all-lands, all-hands approach, Forest Service, NRCS, and…
The California Kitchen: Pork Loin with Sauteed Apples, Maple Serrano Glaze
…listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Pork Loin with Sauteed Apples, Maple Serrano Glaze For this and many more of these recipes, visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch…
Soil Sampling for Salinity Challenges
…Almond Board of California Conference in December and showed growers how some soils can be a challenge to sample. Salinity Management in Fine Textured Soils From the Almond Doctor: Starting…
Agri View: Weather Damage
…“When combined with snow, the winds were strong enough to create dangerous blizzard conditions.” (MORE: Goliath: The Deadliest U.S. Storm System of 2015) Executive director of the Texas Association of…