The weather is warming up and I’m dishing about what produce you can eat to help you stay hydrated. Hi I’m Rachel Eslick with today’s AgNet West Health Bite. It’s…
Natural Pest Traps to Help Rid Unwanted Pests in an Organic Garden
Some natural pest traps to use in an organic garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Pinterest There are some homemade pest traps that will help you get rid…
Agriculture Facing More Transportation Issues with Trucking Challenges
…most recent truck rate report, shipping rates for getting ag products out of California to other markets were among the highest in the country. Rates for shipping lettuce and other…
The California Kitchen: Simple House Fried Rice
Simple House Fried Rice In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Simple House Fried Rice with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 4…
Budget Revision Puts Surplus to Good Use for Agriculture
The latest budget revision from Governor Gavin Newsom will bring additional support to California’s farmers and ranchers. Several important programs for agriculture are set to receive substantial investment beyond what…
Small Farms Still Eligible for On-Farm Readiness Reviews
Small and very small farming operations are still eligible for On Farm Readiness Reviews (OFRR). Personnel from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) will provide guidance pertaining to…
Week in Review: More Counties in Drought Emergency, Port Conditions Improving
…Valley Project water contractors located north of the Delta. The California Leafy Greens Marketing Association recently endorsed new Pre-Harvest Testing guidance to help improve food safety. Dry conditions are taking…
Bronaugh Confirmation Receives High Praise from Ag Industry
…and Consumer Services,” National Association of State Departments of Agriculture CEO Dr. Barb Glenn said in a press release. “Deputy Secretary Bronaugh deeply understands how agricultural and food policies work…
Another Record Almond Crop Forecasted by USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is forecasting another record almond crop for California. The 2021 California Almond Subjective Forecast estimates a three percent increase…
Almond Matters: Getting an Early Start to Ant Control
…for Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll said growers and pest control advisors will want to be vigilant in their scouting. Preventing ant populations from taking hold in an orchard will help…
Almond Update: Almond Journey Podcast Spurring Grower Conversation
…“We know that growers like to get information from other growers…That’s the idea behind the Almond Journey. It’s growers, sharing their personal stories of their journey and overcoming challenges along…
The California Kitchen: Perfect Summer Chantilly Cream
Perfect Summer Chantilly Cream In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Perfect Summer Chantilly Cream with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 1…
Groundwater Accounting Platform to Become Available Statewide
A new partnership seeks to make a groundwater accounting platform freely available to water users. The California Water Data Consortium (Consortium) and Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), and several state water…
Pre-Harvest Testing Guidance to Bolster Leafy Greens Food Safety
California Leafy Greens Marketing Association (LGMA) recently endorsed new Pre-Harvest Testing guidance to help improve food safety. Recurring E. coli outbreaks linked to leafy greens have increased industry efforts to…