…prompted several environmental groups including the Natural Resources Defense Council, the Humane Society of the United States, and EarthJustice to respond by suing the U.S. Department of the Interior. California…
First Annual California Food Expo Less Than Two Weeks Away
…California Food Expo was based on input from their retail advisory council and the board of directors comprised of a diverse range of food companies. “Retailers define ‘local’ as ‘California,’…
Final Mapped California Cotton Acreage
Cotton field in the San Joaquin Valley The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Pink Bollworm Program recently released the final mapped numbers for 2019 cotton, including the pima and upland acreage splits. Final…
Energy Efficiency Investments to Assist Farmers
…be invested in California in a total of 15 projects: 14 solar array systems and one upgrade of a refrigeration and heat recovery system. Some of the California recipients include…
Ag Groups Celebrate Trade Agreement with Japan
…the specifics which may benefit California’s 4th leading export from the state. The California Walnut Commission (CWC) has remained engaged with USTR throughout the process, most recently with the Administration’s…
The California Kitchen: Prime Beef with Steak Sauce
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Prime Beef with Steak Sauce with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: BEEF 2 Lbs Prime…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 08-23-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a trade mission to Mexico for California specialty crop…
Trade Mission to Mexico for California Specialty Crop Suppliers
An outbound trade mission to California’s southern neighbor for specialty crop suppliers is coming up in a few months. The California Center for International Trade Development, also known as CITD, is putting…
More Virulent Newcastle Discovered
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) recently announced another discovery of virulent Newcastle disease at a retail feed store in western San Bernardino County. The discovery was made on August…
The Western View: September is California Wine Month
…com. September is California Wine Month I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. Visit us on the web at www.citrusindustry.net. About the…
Central Valley Dairy Biogas Facility to be Largest in U.S.
A new dairy biogas facility in Pixley is the first of its kind in California and is expected to become the largest dairy biogas operation in the country by the…
Perdue on New Draft Suspension Agreement on Fresh Tomatoes from Mexico
…“I want to thank my colleagues at the U.S. Department of Commerce for working diligently to reach a mutually beneficial agreement for tomato growers in both the U.S. and Mexico….
Almond Update: Resources to Meet Dust Sustainability Goals
The Almond Board of California (ABC) set aggressive sustainability goals last year with one being to cut the dust generated during harvest in half by the year 2025. ABC’s Senior Manager of…
Evaluating the Potential of Beneficial Ants in Agricultural Production
…are beneficial to the soil,” said Sankovitz. In places such as Asia and Australia beneficial ants are actually cultivated as biological control agents to allow for better production of citrus. …