…ensure that there is continued undergraduate preparation in FANH science fields to meet the increasing demands of the agricultural workforce. Fiscal year 2016 awards include: California State University Long Beach,…
65 Percent Water Allocations for CVP
…somewhere near 140% of normal in Northern California, there is no reasonable explanation to how an announcement of a 65% allocation makes sense. Delta outflows have well exceeded 25 million…
Milk Production Drops, Costs Rise from 2014
The California Dairy Statistics Annual for 2015 reported total milk production was down 3.4 percent, the number of dairy cows was down 2.3 percent, milk per cow was down 1.1…
Pacific Region Poultry and Egg Report
California Egg Production California’s egg production during February totaled 264 million, down 37 million from January’s production and down 11 million from February 2016. The all layers during the month…
Argentina Lemon Rule Postponed Again
…went into effect January 20. California Citrus Mutual (CCM) widely opposes the decision to allow fruit to be imported from a region that California industry representatives say is pest- and…
Rabo AgriFinance Partnering with FFA to Support Agriculture’s Future
Rabo AgriFinance has announced it will increase its donation to the National FFA organization, serving as a Five Star sponsor of FFA. Rabo AgriFinance has partnered with FFA for the…
Agri View: Rain, Rain Go Away
Everett Griner talks about California drenched buy much needed rain in today’s Agri View. Rain, Rain Go Away The old adage, “careful what you might pray for, you might get…
The California Kitchen: Mediterranean Green Beans with Feta Cheese
…the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. California Kitchen For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream…
Almond Matters: Making Ag Day, Everyday
…to kick-start the movement. “I am not from California, but I know that the almonds and the other products that are grown here really depend on water,” Mold said. “Some…
The California Kitchen: Hot Wok Spicy Green Beans with Black Bean Paste and Hoisin
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing hot wok spicy green beans with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 4 T Sesame Oil…
Pesticide Rule Revisions Help, Still Unneeded
…is the elimination of the need for a grower to notify nearby schools and daycares 48-hours prior to application. Western Agricultural Processors Association and California Cotton Ginners Association President and…
Kern County’s Farm Day in the City This Week
…machinery, livestock and commodities as well as demonstrations on ag-specific issues of water, safety and pesticide use. Local farmers, agri-business representatives and high school FFA students volunteer their time to…
The California Kitchen: Champagne Poached Kiwi topped with an Orange Crème Anglaise
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing champagne poached kiwi with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 4 Kiwis Cleaned 3 Cups Water…
Proposed Pesticide Rules Near Schools Revised
…and involve approximately 2,500 growers in California. While many counties in California currently have varying requirements for notification of certain pesticide applications near schools, the proposed regulation would be the…