2016 Agricultural Safety Awareness Program (ASAP) Week-Grain Bin Safety Be cautious around grain and grain storage structures on the farm. It takes just seconds for a person to be pulled…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for March 11
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
The California Kitchen: Roasted Duck Fat and Herbed Carrots
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing roasted duck fat herbed carrots with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 8 Carrots 3 Cup Duck Fat…
USDA’s Final CSP Rule Published
…flexible and responsive to the varied needs of farmers and ranchers across the nation. The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) has played an active role during the process to…
California Shows Decreased Use of Most-Hazardous Pesticides
…2012, California used 49.22 million pounds. The use of fumigant pesticides dropped to 40.39 million pounds, down 5.44 percent from about 42.71 million in 2013. In 2012, California used…
Almond Board: CASP Workshops
…management plans, farm evaluation surveys Workshops begin at 8:00 a.m. and conclude by 1:00 p.m. Expert speakers include leadership from Water Quality Coalitions, Water Board, Farm Bureau and USDA NRCS,…
Farm Women and Consumers
…and Consumers From: American Farm Bureau Federation What is the Women’s Leadership Program? The American Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership (AFBWL) program provides women with the training and education they need…
Growing Safely – Rural Road Safety
Agricultural Safety Awareness-Rural Road Safety Drive with Reason, It’s Farming Season! This time of year, farmers are busy working in the fields and driving tractors, farm trucks, wagons and large…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for March 10
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
The California Kitchen: Carrot Mascarpone Tzatziki Grilled Lamb
…listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Carrot Mascarpone Tzatziki Grilled Lamb For this and many more of these recipes, visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show:…
Western View: The Role of People in Wilderness Planning
A while ago we talked about protests against the BLM (Bureau of Land Management). Lately, I’ve been hearing from some cattlemen and others that the BLM isn’t exactly a benign…
Safeguarding California – Climate Change Implementation Action Plan for Agriculture
…have allowed farmers to effectively manage water resources and create resiliency in their operations through the use of on-farm technologies (e.g., soil water sensors and irrigation scheduling). CDFA is also…
Valencia Oranges Increased in Crop Forecast
Mark Hudson, USDA/NASS, Washington, D.C, issued the March USDA citrus crop forecast. The forecast for California reflected an increase for Valencia oranges from ten million boxes to 10.5 million. Crop…
Growing Safely – Tractor Safety
…tips to help avoid these types of incidents. Tractor Safety on the Farm Farming is one of America’s most dangerous occupations. Tractor roll overs were the leading cause of death….