…of California-Davis doctoral student collecting samples from a wheat field. Our scientists and university partners have also revealed the genetic blueprints of a host of plants and animals, and used…
CDFA Dairy Digester Research and Development Program
…input from a wide group of stakeholders including but not limited to dairy farmers, project developers, environmental advocates, local community members and the general public. The California Department of Food…
Beginning Farmers Learn from California
The National Farmers Union (NFU) Beginning Farmers Institute (BFI) reconvened in Salinas, California, on Friday, November 4, for the second of three annual programming sessions. Seventeen beginning farmers and ranchers…
The California Kitchen: Sautee of Greens with Caramelized Onions and Raisels
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing sautee of greens with caramelized onions and raisels with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: Bacon…
Scientists Work to Define Threat from Palm Pest
Southern California, which in recent times ejected the red palm weevil, has a new problem to ponder. It’s the South American palm weevil, which has arrived in the San Diego…
Pesticide Conversations Already Happening with Schools
…The California Department of Pesticide Regulations has proposed new regulations on pesticide use near schools and daycares. The proposal has several rules for growers within a 1/4 of a mile…
The California Kitchen: Sweet and Sour Raisel Chicken
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing sweet and sour raisel chicken with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 T Arbosana Olive…
CCGGA Opposes Air Resources Board Freight Facility Survey for 2017
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) held a public workshop to discuss “Data Collection and Freight Hub Survey” as part of CARB’s Sustainable Freight Strategy. This issue from early on…
CCGGA Hosts Congressional Staff
Kristina Dunklin discussing the FSMA Rule with Wayne Gilbert. The California Cotton Ginners and Growers Associations (CCGGA) hosted Kristina Dunklin, Legislative Director for Congressman David Valadao (21st Congressional District), Jilian…
Project to Expand Green Business in California
…throughout California. To date, 3,396 California Green Business participants have saved more than $41 million through green practices. They have also prevented emissions of more than one million tons of…
Higher Dose of Vitamin D May Benefit Pregnant Women
…women. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and University of California, Davis (UC Davis) scientists have found that a higher dose of vitamin D supplement during pregnancy may reduce inflammation. Their…
Almond Board: Spatial Mapping Data Uses
In this Almond Update, we conclude our three part series on the new almond mapping project. For the past two years, Almond Board of California (ABC), through a partnership with…
HLB Positive Finds Rise to 30
Two more trees have been confirmed HLB positive in Southern California. This brings the total number of confirmed positive trees found in California to 30. The California Department of Food…
The California Kitchen: Raisel Fruit Pound Cake
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing raisel fruit pound cake with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 Cup Butter 1 Cup…