Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida features a discussion from Florida Citrus Mutual President Larry Black about how new citrus plantings are working for growers. There is…
Almond Board: New Regulations for Growers Using Chlorpyrifos
In today’s Almond Update, we hear about new regulations for California growers of any crop who use chlorpyrifos. Sabrina Hill has more. Almond Update June 25 There are new regulations…
The California Kitchen: Teriyaki Green Bean Tempura
…Club Soda Garlic Seasoning Salt/Pepper To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Teriyaki Green Bean Tempura For this and many more…
2015 Citrus Grower Seminar Series
The Citrus Research Board and University of California Cooperative Extension are inviting citrus growers to the free grower seminar series starting June 26. The series will be held in three…
New Support for Producers Affected by Drought
Resilient Lands and Waters partnership will focus public and private resources towards conserving and restoring the Sierra-Cascade California Headwaters Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, Interior Deputy Secretary Michael Connor and California…
Allergen-Free Peanuts Lead USDA Report Highlighting New Innovations in Ag
…“Permanent press” cotton clothing; Mass production of penicillin in World War II; DEET, the active ingredient in all the world’s most effective and widely-used mosquito repellents; Frozen orange juice concentrate;…
The Western View: COOL Repeal
…chemicals to grow food cheaper. For that reason alone, it is unfair to our growers to not label the country of origin. Our growers are regulated better than elsewhere, and…
Pest Pressures at Midseason Cotton Update
This slideshow requires JavaScript. A midseason cotton update brought Central Valley growers together to talk about an unpredictable season so far. The San Joaquin Sustainable Farming Project held its midseason…
The California Kitchen: Green Bean Au Gratin
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing green bean au gratin with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: Fresh Bacon Bits 2 Cup Green beans…
National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods
…Ruby, JBS USA, LLC. Returning members are: Dr. Arun Bhunia, Purdue University, Department of Food Science; Dr. David Gombas, United Fresh Produce Association; Dr. Larry Goodridge, McGill University; Dr. Scott…
Wheat Commission to Conduct Grower Elections
…national organizations, giving commissioners a direct role in major industry issues. The term of office for commissioners and alternates is three years. Wheat growers voted to establish the California Wheat…
USDA Announces New Tool to Monitor Dams, Keep Communities Safe
Oroville California Dam U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the availability of DamWatch, a new web-based application that provides real-time monitoring of rainfall, snowmelt, stream flow and seismic events…
Microbiomes Changing Food Safety Monitoring
…Rodrigue, talked to attendees at the Produce Marketing Associations Technology Conference last month about their microbiome project, and how it can use big data to solve some safety concerns. Rodrigue…
Pruning Importance and Long-Term Goals
…proper pruning, long-term benefits from that pruning and some new trends in the industry. Avocado growers got a pruning lesson at the last Avocado Growers Seminar Series. Fabor reminded growers…