…new resistant varieties using the CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing tool. In another project, the Regents of the University of California project will design and identify HLB bactericides based on both natural…
100 Percent Water Allocation for CVP
…2017 water supply allocation for all Central Valley Project contractors South-of-Delta to 100 percent of their contract supply for the first time since 2006. “Following the California Department of Water…
Valencia Oranges Increase, Non-Valencia Decrease in Citrus Forecast
Mark Hudson, USDA National Agriculture Statistics Service, Washington D.C. issued the April, 2017 citrus crop forecast. Valencia Oranges Increase, Non-Valencia Decrease in Citrus Forecast The California Valencia orange forecast is…
Pence, Ross, to Talk Trade with Japan
Vice President Mike Pence and Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross will travel to Japan to discuss trade later this month. The duo is scheduled to travel to Tokyo on April 18th….
The California Kitchen: Sweet Banger and Sausage
…Brewery 1850 London Porter Deglazed To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. California Kitchen For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com…
State Releases Plan to Make Water Conservation a Way of Life
…droughts and make conservation a California way of life. Building on the successes and lessons learned from California’s five-year drought, the plan establishes a framework for long-term efficient water use…
Ag Groups Oppose Air Traffic Control Privatization
…and access. The letter arrived this week as the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee is holding a hearing on reauthorizing the Federal Aviation Administration. The letter says, “Rural communities, agriculture, and…
Almond Board: 2017 Leadership Class
In today’s almond update, Carissa Sauer, Almond Board Manager of Industry Communications, tells us about this year’s Almond Leadership Class. Almond Board of California (ABC) has unveiled its 2017 Almond…
The California Kitchen: Black Berry Chocolate Sponge Cake with a Chocolate Beer Ganache
…1 Cup Raspberries 1 Cup Chocolate Chips Dark 2 T Full Circle Brewery Bum town Brown To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. California…
David Lewis to receive Bradford Rominger Agricultural Sustainability Leadership Award
Lewis The Agricultural Sustainability Institute (ASI) at UC Davis has announced that David Lewis, UC Cooperative Extension watershed advisor for California’s north bay and UC Davis alumnus, is this year’s…
Agri View: Peach Crop Outlook
Everett Griner talks about trouble for the 2017 peach crop in today’s Agri View. Peach Crop Outlook Except for California, this year’s peach crop is going to be anything except…
California Farm Groups Opposing State Gas Tax Proposal
Agriculture groups in California are banding together in opposition to a tax proposal that would raise taxes on gas and increase vehicle fees. The proposed tax included in a California…
The California Kitchen: Buttermilk Beer Fried Chicken with Collard Greens
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Buttermilk Beer Fried Chicken with Collard Greens with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 Cups…
EPA Budget Cuts Won’t Ease Mandates
Many Californians looked at the recent EPA budget cuts announcement as positive news regarding current regulation. Agriculture leaders say those cuts probably aren’t going to ease constraints, however. Last month…