The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) released a video today regarding the omnibus approval which includes key measures for cattle producers, including the repeal of Country of Origin Labeling known…
Single Stink Bug Could Ruin Crush
The brown marmorated stink bug could be a huge problem for fruit growers in California and especially bad for a few specific crops like wine grapes. We now know that…
HLB Products Bombarding Growers
HLB products and cures are popping up left and right and it can be challenging for growers to decipher what’s credible. HLB Products Bombarding Growers Mike Irey is with Southern…
Some Jobs Far from Automation
Some think automation may be the answer to labor challenges seen in California, but some jobs may still requiring the human element. Some Jobs Far from Automation California Farm Bureau…
Picking a Christmas Tree
…be used as a tree skirt and then pulled up around the tree to help keep the floors clean when the tree is being taken down. (Source:National Christmas Tree Association)…
Astronomer Dr. Laura Danly on Soil Health
Dr. Laura Danly of California’s Griffith Observatory is helping the U.S. Department of Agriculture promote its “healthy soils” campaign. So why is an astronomer talking about soil, rather than the…
The California Kitchen: Bunuelos
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing bunuelos with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 1-1/4 cups granulated sugar 4 eggs 1 cup whole milk…
Diabetes and Healthy Food Study
Eating healthier foods could help lower-income people better control their diabetes. That’s according to a recent pilot study by University of California San Francisco and Feeding America. Cathy Isom tells…
Almond Board: Pollination Plan
…California’s almond industry. Developed with a wide array of input from sources including the almond community, beekeepers, researchers, California and U.S. regulators, and chemical registrants, the BMPs represent the Board’s…
The California Kitchen: Menudo
…directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Menudo For this and many more of these recipes, visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream…
Appropriations Bill Falls Short for Farmers While Tax Bill Offers Hope
The National Corn Growers Association today expressed concern over some key provisions left out of the FY 2016 Omnibus Appropriations Bill as posted last night. While the association applauds Congress…
The Western View: Red Combines
…invented in the United States by Hiram Moore in 1834. Those early versions were pulled by horse or mule teams. They quickly became popular with growers around the country. Using…
Freezing Temperatures not Bad for Valley Citrus
…the Valley’s citrus crop as a result of the cold temperatures. California Citrus Mutual is a non-profit trade association of citrus growers, with approximately 2,200 members representing 70% California’s 362,000-acre,…
Marmorated Stink Bug: Just a Matter of Time
…State University professor David Headrick says its reputation in other states should concern fruit growers in California. UC Integrated Pest Management (IPM): BMSB Damage Brown marmorated stink bugs primarily damage…