Huanglongbing on oranges. Photo courtesy of USDA. According to the Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has confirmed five additional huanglongbing (HLB)…
The California Kitchen: Peanut Butter Elvis Monte Christo Burger
…cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Peanut Butter Elvis Monte Christo Burger For this and many more of these recipes, visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch…
Senate Water Bill Introduction is Welcomed News for Multiple Water Agencies
Last week’s introduction of Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s legislation, the California Emergency Drought Relief Act of 2015, is welcomed news for the people of the state of California and the Central…
The California Kitchen: Roasted Peanut Banana Clusters
…Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 banana sliced into thin coins 3 Cup Roasted Salted Peanuts To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California…
New Research Shows California Raisins Positively Impact Diabetic Nutrition
New research announced today at the American Association of Diabetes Educators Annual Meeting suggests that California Raisins — an all-natural, dried-by-the-sun, no-sugar added fruit — can positively affect glucose levels…
Almond Board: Dust Management Tools Available
In today’s Almond Update, we hear what tools the Almond Board of California has for growers to manage dust during harvest. Sabrina Hill has more. Almond Update for August 6…
The California Kitchen: Pecan Banana Muffins
…Salt ½ Butter ¾ Brown Sugar 2 eggs beaten 2 1/3 overripe banana To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Pecan…
Hearing on Proposed California Federal Milk Order
…of dairy farmer cooperatives including California Dairies, Dairy Farmers of America and Land O’ Lakes. Additional proposals were submitted by the Dairy Institute of California, California Producer Handler Association and…
The Western View: Crowdfunding for Agriculture
…with the USDA. Another, AgDNA, has developed an automated data processing and analytics platform which gathers information using the machinery in the fields and sends it directly to growers’ smartphones…
Warmer Winters Mean Less NOW Die-Off
Warmer winters are also contributing to the high navel orangeworm pressure that experts believe almond growers will see this year. As less moisture and higher, low-temperature thresholds continue from the…
The California Kitchen: Chocolate Banana Mousse
…mashed 2 Cup Cream 2 egg whites 1 vanilla bean 3 T sugar To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Chocolate…
New Phase of Band Cankers
…are seeing. New Phase of Band Cankers Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Dani Lightle says she has received several calls from almond growers concerned about gumming on their trees. Growers are…
Drought Weather Increasing NOW Pressure
…Pressure Advisors are expecting high Navel orangworm pressure this year for almond growers. The Sacramento Valley saw an early biofix this season for the pest. Cooperative Extension Integrated Pest Management…
USDA Video: El Niño and Drought Relief
Brad Rippey, USDA Meteorologist explains how an early and strong El Niño could be sending rain to places that really need it. Rippey explains what is in store for California….