…in other western states, including trade, food safety, water, immigration and labor. We are confident that the reputation of Western Growers and the expertise of their staff based in California…
California and Australia – a Continuing Partnership
by Karen Ross, Secretary, California Department of Food and Agriculture Ross Our visit to Australia was another step in furthering California’s commitment on climate smart agriculture. The trip not only…
Western Growers Applauds Senate Ag Committee Perdue Vote
…the Senate to swiftly confirm his nomination.” About Western Growers: Founded in 1926, Western Growers represents local and regional family farmers growing fresh produce in Arizona, California and Colorado. Our…
Air Quality Discussions Include ‘No-Farm Days’
…Air Pollution Control District said eliminating all of the combustible sources in the valley would still not meet attainment. California has incentive programs to help growers upgrade from their old…
Sonny Perdue Vote Delayed to Thursday
…President Donald Trump’s nominee for Agriculture Secretary, is expected to easily pass the Senate Agriculture Committee. But, if the Senate is unable to fit a full chamber vote on Perdue’s…
Guayule: Past Meets Future
…with molecular biologists Grisel Ponciano, Niu Dong and Dante Placido and technician Trinh Huynh—all with USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Albany, California. Last year, they delivered more than 3,000…
The California Kitchen: Sweet Heat Chicken Mole
…California Kitchen from AgNet West. California Kitchen For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on Roku, Amazon Fire, Google…
Agri View: Changing Weather
…back in the 1930’s. Yes, it is the result of climate change. The long drought that has plagued the California farmers is not over. Recent rains has brought some much…
The California Kitchen: Pistachio & Cranberry Poppy Seed Salad
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing pistachio & cranberry poppy seed salad with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1/4 Cup Corn…
Citrus Tarping Enforcement Begins April 3
The California Department of Food and Agriculture announced that the delayed citrus tarping regulation that was slated to take effect in early March will now begin in April. The bulk…
The California Kitchen: Smoked Salmon
…4 Cedar Planks 4 T Brown Sugar 4 T Liquid Smoke Salt/Pepper To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. California Kitchen For this and…
Pacific Region Cattle on Feed
…during February, 3 percent below 2016. Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in California for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 420,000 head on…
Pacific Region Livestock Slaughter
Pacific Region Commercial Slaughter California’s production of red meat during February 2017 totaled 114 million pounds (dressed weight), slightly above than February 2016. This figure includes slaughter in Federally-inspected and…
Spinach Growers See Increased Demand
…Salinas Valley, Imperial Valley and Yuma, Ariz. At least 40 percent of the state’s spinach acreage is organic, said Mary Zischke, CEO of the California Leafy Greens Research Board. But…