…Miss California 2015 to promote pistachios in China. Their 9-day blitz began December 10. In addition to Bree Morse, Miss California 2015, the growers who will travel across China include…
Drone Registration Rules Announced
…however, the registration fee will be waived for the first 30 days. With the potential benefits that drones have for farmers, National Corn Growers Association President Chip Bowling urged drone…
Walnuts and Calories
…ordered, and structured business, and the California walnut is well-known as the top quality walnut for the world. Learn more about the history of walnuts: Historical Virtues of Walnuts California…
Cottonseed Discussed on Capitol Hill
…of the cotton belt, in requesting that the Secretary use his authority under the Farm Bill to designate cottonseed an oilseed, allowing farmers who produce cottonseed to access the same…
Agri View: World Health Organization Condemning Red Meat?
…limited evidence that the consumption of red meat causes cancer in humans and strong mechanistic evidence supporting a carcinogenic effect. This association was observed mainly for colorectal cancer, but associations…
GAO says EPA Violated Federal Law to Subvert Public Opinion
From: National Cattlemen’s Beef Association In a decision today from the non-partisan Government Accountability Office, the GAO found that the Environmental Protection Agency violated federal law in promoting the agency’s…
The California Kitchen: Mexican Hot Chocolate
…listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Mexican Hot Chocolate For this and many more of these recipes, visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or…
Commodity Classic, Successful Farming Team Up to Offer New AG CONNECT Main Stage at 2016 Event
…largest farmer-led, farmer-focused convention and trade show, produced by the National Corn Growers Association, American Soybean Association, National Association of Wheat Growers, National Sorghum Producers and the Association of Equipment…
Agri View: War on Feral Hogs!
…states, and the nationwide population is estimated at approximately 6 million animals. States with the highest numbers of feral swine include, California, Florida, Oklahoma, and Texas. Feral swine are an…
The California Kitchen: Untamed Minestrone
…3 Roma Tomatoes Diced Small Salt/Pepper To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Untamed Minestrone For this and many more of…
UC Davis Cracks the Walnut Genome
…Vina) cover three-quarters of the total walnut acreage in California. Nearly all of the walnut trees sold in California nurseries are UC Davis varieties, and 85 percent of the California…
New Software Measures Agriculture’s Carbon Footprint
…tools. Chambers is with the Energy and Environmental Markets Team of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). NRCS joined forces with Colorado State University to build the tools. California’s Department…
DuPont and Dow to Combine in Merger of Equals
…exceptional growth opportunities in the near-, mid- and long-term. The complementary offerings of the two companies will provide growers across geographies with a broad portfolio of solutions and greater choice….
Weather Can Predict Leaffooted Bug Pressure
Courtesy: UCANR Almond growers can use the degree of cold winter weather as a prediction for leaffooted bug pressure into next season. Weather Can Predict Pressure Cooperative Extension Integrated Pest…