…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…
Water Cuts Inevitable for Valley Future
…water Californians use in dry years. The draft plan outlines key actions DWR will undertake over the next several years to position itself to better support local agencies across California…
Guinea Pig for Dinner
…Migration Policy Institute, Between 2000 and 2010, South American immigrants were the second-fastest growing segment of the Latin American immigrant population. Most moving to California, Florida, New Jersey and New…
California Leads Nation in Horticultural Sales
…in this special study. Some operators who contributed to the Census of Horticultural Specialties report will receive the Floriculture Survey questionnaire in December. “The Floriculture Survey provides California growers the…
The California Kitchen: Chicken Tamales
…soaked in warm water 1/2 cup sour cream To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Chicken Tamales For this and many…