The 40-day hearing to promulgate a California Federal Milk Marketing Order came to a close on Wednesday, November 18, 2015, in Fresno, California. Nearly 100 individuals, including many dairy farmers,…
Food Brings Us Together All Year – But Thanksgiving is Special
…us – not even in bountiful California – are so fortunate. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve ALL Californians. Around many tables this year, families will thank soldiers,…
The California Kitchen: Pumpkin Sage Bread Pudding
…1 Egg 1 Cup Cream Fresh Sage Chiffonade ½ C Brown Sugar To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Pumpkin Sage…
Including Small Water Agencies in Management
…it difficult to get small water agencies accounted for. More about the SGMA For the first time in California history, the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) empowers local agencies to…
Using Modern Communication in Marketing
…Motoian spoke to growers at the recent South Valley Nut Conference in Tulare. Motoian says American Pistachio Growers does a good job at marketing their growers product through modern communication….
Urgent Advisory – Tree Nut Theft Emergency Summit
…feedback on any action items the industry and Association need to take. The summit will take place on December 3rd at the Wyndham Visalia Hotel from 10 am to 1…
California Citrus Mutual Donates $25,000 Biological Control Research
Adult Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri Kuwayama. Photograph by Douglas L. Caldwell, University of Florida. California Citrus Mutual (CCM) is pleased to announce it has donated $25,000 to the crop…
Shot Hole Borer Moving North
The California Avocado Commission reported that the polyphagous shot hole borer has been found further north in Southern California. Shot Hole Borer Moving North Cal Poly State University Professor David…
Forming Local Water Management Proving Difficult
…Director Tricia Stever-Blattler says even that step is a difficult process for some groups. More about the SGMA For the first time in California history, the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act…
The California Kitchen: Gravy
…Garlic 1 QT Beef Stock 1/2 Cup Red Wine 1 t xanthan gum To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Gravy…
Farm Bureau Awards $4,500 in Garden Grants to Local Schools
…teachers may request a visit from the TCFB Beyond-the-Farm trailer; resources from the California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom; and gardening advice from the University of California Master Gardeners….
Calif. Nets Nearly $700,000 in USDA Farm-to-School Grants
…resources and helps California schools connect with California farmers through the online California Farmer Marketplace. The California grant recipients are as follows: Center for Ecoliteracy, Berkeley Grant Type: Support Service;…
Bug Vacuum Research to Combat Lygus
Research is looking into a bug vacuum to help California strawberry growers control lygus bug damage. Bug Vacuum Research The lygus bug remains a major problem for strawberry growers in…
Pistachio Industry Preparing for Large Crops
…growers are well aware of the low production seen this year across the state. American Pistachio Growers President Richard Matoian says the industry is set for some huge crop numbers…