…use the information to make sound decisions that impact the future of farmers, their families, their businesses, and their communities, making ARMS results crucial to California and U.S. agriculture.” NASS…
Farm Bureau Delegates Chart a Course for 2016
…Risk Management Delegates approved new policies that covered a wide range of agricultural topics. Among other things, they: * Supported the addition of cottonseed to the list of oilseed crops…
The California Kitchen: Broccoli Tempura with Burnt Sugar Soy Glaze
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing broccoli tempura with burnt sugar soy glaze with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 2 Cups of Broccoli…
Newly Identified Enzyme May Be the Culprit in Pierce’s Disease Grapevine Damage
UC Davis plant scientists have identified an enzyme that appears to play a key role in the insect-transmitted bacterial infection of grapevines with Pierce’s disease, which annually costs California’s grape…
Fictitious Pickups Cost Consumer Too
…the most recent thefts the Western Agricultural Processors Association and the American Pistachio growers organized a Tree Nut Theft Emergency Summit. Bringing the industry together under one roof, these organizations…
Huanglongbing Disease Spread and Characteristics
…in California, showing growers how fast the disease can spread and how it isn’t limited to how far an Asian citrus psyllid can fly. Spread and Characteristics Huanglongbing (HLB) disease…
Citrus Crop Forecast Has Slight Changes for California
Mark Hudson, USDA/NASS (National Agricultural Statistics Service), Washington, D.C. released the January citrus crop forecast reflecting a slight drop in California non-Valencia oranges with a slight increase in Valencia oranges….
Why is the EPA Suing John Duarte for Plowing his Land?
…a member of Farm Bureau in California, that he broke the law simply by plowing his land in rural Tehama County, California. Experts say that under the EPA’s WOTUS rule,…
Truth Matters to Consumers
…We recently welcomed a group of mommy and food bloggers to our farm and cattle facilities as part of a three-day Kansas Farm Bureau and Kansas Soybean Association tour of…
The California Kitchen: Sweet Potato Fries with Garlic Jalapeno Aioli
…California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Sweet Potato Fries with Garlic Jalapeno Aioli For this and many more of these recipes, visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com…
USDA Awards $3 Million for Robotics Research
…such systems and artifacts, and to encourage existing and new communities to focus on innovative application areas. Grants awarded in fiscal year 2015 are: University of California, Davis, Calif., $1,069,598…
Agriculture Labor Seeing Competitive Trend
…seeing labor challenges, especially in California. Growers often struggle in some degree to find capable workers to harvest the mass amount of specialty crops grown in the state. California Farm…
Gut Feelings Important in ACP/HLB Management
Researchers caution that California growers need to incorporate their gut feelings when it comes to Asian citrus psyllid and huanglongbing control. Important in ACP/HLB Management Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) and…
California Among State Farm Bureaus Honored for Excellence at #AFBF16
…California (Education and Outreach; Leadership Development; Member Services; Membership Initiatives; Policy Development and Implementation; and Public Relations and Communications); • Colorado (Leadership Development; Member Services; Membership Initiatives; Policy Development and…