…and Extension Center. “You can use the University of California guidelines and that is a good way doing it, but you want to really make sure that you understand what…
Funding Available for Agricultural Equipment Replacement
A new program offers California farmers an opportunity to access funding assistance for agricultural equipment replacement. The purpose of the program from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) is to…
What’s Next for China-U.S. Trade?
…things start to happen. While China agreed to buy significantly more American agricultural products, there aren’t any hard numbers attached to that promise yet. U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross will…
$2.5 Million Available to Improve Agricultural Water Efficiency in California
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California, in partnership with DOI’s Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation), is providing funds to improve the efficiency of agricultural water use in portions…
USDA Confirms Virulent Newcastle Disease in Backyard Exhibition Birds in California
…of backyard exhibition chickens in Los Angeles County, California. It is important to note that the presence of the disease is not a food safety concern. This is the first…
The California Kitchen: Smoked Sausage Gravy
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Smoked Sausage Gravy with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 3 T butter 3 T flour…
Rickert Ranch Irrigation
Prather Ranch is owned and managed by Jim, Mary and James Rickert. Located in Northern California, Prather Ranch is a sustainable, 30,000-acre cattle, hay and farming operation. Cattle are raised…
China Promises to Buy More American Agricultural Goods
…that the Trump Administration has been asking for. Mnuchin told Fox News Sunday that Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross will be going into China looking for hard commitments in agriculture, “where…
The California Kitchen: Tomato Coulis
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Tomato Coulis with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 C Tomato Sauce 1/4 C Sugar…
Sometimes Old Technology is the Best Solution
…down to the pump. Water hammer effect in action at the supply reservoir. Overflow water from the pump does not go to waste. Image credit: Images courtesy of USDA/NRCS California….
Agri View: Cage Free Eggs on the Way
…to some people. Lawmakers in California want all eggs sold in stores in that state to come from chickens on the ground. They don’t use the term “on the ground”….
The California Kitchen: Tempura Untamed
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Tempura Untamed with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1.5 C Flour .5 C Corn Starch…
Fifth Crow Farm – An Ecosystem of Sustainability
…takes all of us working together.” To learn more about organics, visit the USDA organic website www.usda.gov/organic, or the NRCS organic website www.nrcs.usda.gov/organic Image credit: Images courtesy of USDA/NRCS California….
California Cattle Council on The Horizon
The creation of a California Cattle Council could be on the way as Senate Bill 965 continues to make progress through the legislative system in California. The bill was first…