A study by University of California-Davis (UC-Davis) that is looking at recharging groundwater levels by winter flooding of farmland and crops with a winter dormancy is showing good results. Dormant…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for September 22
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: Pomegranate Vinaigrette
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing pomegranate vinaigrette with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 12 oz. Garlic Olive Oil 4 oz. Pomegranate Vinegar…
California’s FREP/WPHA Conference Comes to Seaside November 5-6, 2015
The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) and the Western Plant Health Association (WPHA) are hosting their 23rd annual Fertilizer Research Conference at…
CDFA Seeks Public Comments on New Program Priorities of the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
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…
American Agri-Women Finishing Drive Across America as Part of 40th Anniversary Celebration
…cross-country trek. American Agri-Women, the nation’s largest coalition of farm, ranch and agri-business women, is on the final leg of its Drive Across America to celebrate its 40th anniversary. Volunteers…
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…
“It’s All in the Sauce” Contest at the 7th Annual Testicle Festival
…their favorite sauce. The Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee of the Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau 7 th Annual“Testicle Festival” will be held this Saturday, September 26th , 3 p.m….
Farm City Newsday Podcast for September 21
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: 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…
Farm Bill Dollars Back U.S. Forest Service Projects
Some may not realize U.S. Forest Service programs are funded in part as part of the Farm Bill. Farm Bill Dollars Back U.S. Forest Service Projects…