Four years of drought and overgrown vegetation on land across California are proving an explosive combination: Nearly two dozen active wildfires are burning throughout the state and firefighters are bracing…
2014 Kern County Crop Report Up 12 Percent
…2014 are grapes, almonds, milk, citrus and cattle and calves, which make up more than $5 billion (66 percent) of the total value; with the top 20 commodities making up…
Drought Costs California Agriculture $1.84 Billion and 10,100 Jobs in 2015
The drought is tightening its grip on California agriculture, squeezing about 30 percent more workers and cropland out of production than in 2014, according to the latest drought impact report…
Medfly Quarantine in Portion of San Diego County
…to nearby regions where it could affect California’s food supply and our backyard gardens and landscapes. In the eradication program, sterile male Medflies are brought to San Diego County from…
Almond Variety Sees Higher Bud Failure
…Advisor Emeritus Joseph Connell says any tree with nonpareil lineage has the potential for bud failure. Connell said the Carmel variety in Northern California showed higher bud failure this year….
The California Kitchen: Grilled Balsamic Brule of Black Mission Figs
…2 T Rosenthal Balsamic Vinegar Feta Cheese Hamilton Ranch Pecans Candied Brown Sugar Butter To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen:Grilled…
Atwater FFA Prepares for Upcoming School Year
…agriculture program was recognized as the state’s number one agriculture program by the California Agricultural Teacher’s Association (CATA). “We have tremendous support from our school administration, school district, and our…
Dry Trees Key for Canker Management
…new phase of band canker is raising concern is Northern California. Lightle says there is little growers can do once cankers are present, except to keep excess water from irrigation…
The California Kitchen: Apple Vinaigrette with Scallop and Shaved apple Spinach Salad
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing apple vinaigrette with scallop and shaved apple spinach Salad The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 3 T Olive…
California State Climatologist: Do Not Count on El Nino to End Drought
…is a key element to California’s water resources management, modulating winter precipitation into spring runoff for beneficial use through the dry summer. As California heads into a new water year…
The California Kitchen: Monterrey Sicilian Sausage with Kale, Apples, and Zucchini
…2 T Arbosana Olive Oil Kale Zucchini Apples 1 T Balsamic Vinegar 1 Spanish onion To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California…
Citrus Industry This Week: Citrus Expo; GM Citrus; Fruit Drop Counter
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes information on a new fruit drop counter developed by University of Florida, reports on genetically modified (GM) citrus and Citrus Expo updates….
Almond Board: Harvest Sampling
…harvest and start making preparations for next year’s crop. University of California (UC) Pest Management Advisor Emily Symms says UC recommends growers take a harvest sample. Hear why and get…
The California Kitchen: Apple Pie Ice Cream
…T Sugar 1 t Salt 2 T Shortening Water To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Apple Pie Ice Cream For…