The 2015 Certified Organic Survey is Underway The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is reminding California farmers and ranchers that it’s not too late to respond….
Water Allocations Increased Again
…technologies that will make California more drought resilient. Californians have responded with unprecedented conservation efforts. To date, guided by the California Water Action Plan, the state has committed hundreds of…
Funding to Support Implementation of the FDA FSMA Produce Rule
…their areas and many have long standing relationships with produce growers and produce associations. Therefore, FDA considers collaboration with states to be very important for successful implementation of the Produce…
Maple Syrup and Brain Health
…in red wine.” Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive condition that gradually worsens over time and causes memory loss, difficulty with language, concentrating, planning, and organizing. According to the Alzheimer’s Association,…
Agri View: Growing a Coffee Crop in the U.S.
…with. It is now up there as a fine food.” Good Land Organics owner Jay Ruskey is California’s first successful commercial coffee grower. Coastal coffee Growing coffee in California is…
The California Kitchen: Cauliflower Bisque
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Cauliflower Bisque with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 1 Cup Cauliflower 3 Cup Cream 4 oz. Onion…
Farmers Discuss Issues at State Capitol
Colusa County rice farmer Chris Torres, left, and Lake County Farm Bureau Executive Director Brenna Sullivan discuss issues important to California agriculture with Assemblymember Bill Dodd, D-Napa, right, during a…
Dr. Sandra Witte Named Dean of Jordan College at Fresno State
…groups in the U.S. The Jordan College maintains an enrollment of approximately 2,400 undergraduate and 100 graduate students from diverse backgrounds from throughout California, the U.S. and the world. Undergraduate,…
Almond Board: Leaffooted Bug Monitoring
…surrounding environment. The Almond Board of California has funded pest management research since 1973 in order to provide almond growers with science-based, IPM solutions for many pest problems. The results…
El Nino Leaves Water Management Questions
…that El Nino will fade into summer and a La Nina winter will likely return. Current Water Conditions From California Department of Water Resources: To illustrate the wide range of…
Agri View: Bee Gone
…hurt by the long harsh winters in the last couple years. Florida as the third largest honey producer and especially California always among the top producers have been hit especially…
The California Kitchen: Black and Blue Rib Eye, Cauliflower Roquefort Sauce
…Eye Steaks 2 Cup Cauliflower Grated 1 Cup Cream 1 Cup Roquefort Blue Cheese Salt/Pepper To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California…
NCGA Disappointed with Senate Vote
NCGA Disappointed with Senate Vote on Roberts Compromise Food Labeling Legislation National Corn Growers Association President Chip Bowling issued the following statement today in response to the Senate’s failure to…
Citrus Research Board Hires Dr. Melinda Klein as Chief Research Scientist
…grapes and citrus, Dr. Melinda Klein will be an asset to the CRB. A native of Southern California, Dr. Klein states, “I am very much looking forward to returning to…