The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is seeking public comments on new program priorities being developed for the 2016 Special Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). Through a two-phase…
NRCS Partners in California Receive $2.7 Million for Conservation Innovations
…land. “These grants will help spur creativity and problem-solving on California’s farms and ranches,” said Carlos Suarez, NRCS state conservationist in California. “The projects have the potential to improve our…
CDFA Seeks Public Comments On New Program Priorities
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is seeking public comments on new program priorities being developed for the 2016 Special Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). Through a two-phase…
The California Kitchen: Spinach Stuffed Bison Swedish Meatballs
…Egg Sauce ½ Cup Ketchup ½ Cupp Brown Sugar 3 T Worcestershire Sauce To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Spinach…
Commentary: FDA Overreaches with New Food-Safety Regulations
…little to improve food safety. Permission for use is granted by the California Farm Bureau Federation. Josh Rolph is manager of federal policy for the California Farm Bureau Federation. He…
Water Cuts Threaten Rice Field Bird Habitat
…funding for the added costs hasn’t been announced. In an average year, California farmers create about 300,000 acres of managed wetlands, the California Rice Commission said. But last year, farmers…
State Legislative Session Ends in Flurry of Votes
State legislators worked into the night last week voting on a slew of bills that will have an impact on California agriculture. The governor now has until Oct. 11 to…
The California Kitchen: Artichoke Spinach Dip
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing artichoke spinach dip with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 1 lb. Cream Cheese 1 Cup Gorgonzola 1…
Sales from US Organic Farms up 72 Percent
…organic sales in 2014, with California leading the nation with $2.2 billion. Additionally, the industry shows potential for growth in production as approximately 5,300 organic producers (39 percent) report that…
2015-2016 Blue Jacket Bonanza Program
…area students involved in FFA, who can demonstrate a passion for FFA and provide examples of how the students have earned the privilege to receive a jacket from this Program,…
FSA Offers Help for CA Farmers, Ranchers Affected by Fires
The USDA Farm Service Agency has programs that can help California farmers and ranchers affected by wildfires. Sabrina Hill talks with FSA Administrator Val Dolcini. Full interview, Val Dolcini on…
California Milk Marketing Order Hearing Next Week
…the opportunity to hear evidence on the proposal to change the handling of milk in California. The proposed marketing area would include the entire state of California. USDA received four…
Almond Board: Almond Education for Kids
The Almond Board has tools available to help school-aged children learn about California almonds. Almond Update for September 17 The Almond Board is a supporter of Ag in the Classroom….
The California Kitchen: Cream Spinach
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing cream spinach with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: Olive Oil ½ Onion small dice 1 Clove Garlic…