U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency Administrator Val Dolcini announced that beginning today farmers in eligible counties may enroll in the Cotton Transition Assistance Program (CTAP). The deadline…
Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantine in Portions of Santa Clara County
…flies are attracted to the mixture and die after consuming it. This approach has successfully eliminated dozens of fruit fly infestations from California over the last several decades. The Oriental…
GMO Labeling Bill Moves Forward
…establish a certification process through USDA for foods labeled as non-GMO and prevent states from requiring the labeling of food with genetically modified ingredients. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF)…
Wild Horses Causing Problems for CA Ranchers
On top of other major issues like the drought, some California cattle ranchers are dealing with serious problems caused by wild horses. Sabrina Hill has more. Horses Causing Problems…
Reducing Chemical Use, Keeping Efficacy
…California Association of Pest Control Advisor’s Sustainable and Organic Production seminar in Oxnard, growers saw lots of positive results from trials looking at using both chemicals and alternatives. Cooperative Extension…
Psyllid Surveying Leads to HLB Detection
…Detection The California Department of Food and Agriculture confirmed a positive HLB test last Friday in Los Angeles. California Citrus Mutual Director of Public Affairs Alyssa Houtby says routine psyllid…
Nitrogen Management Training for Growers
Some nitrogen management training and certification will become available for growers in the fall. Nitrogen Management Training Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Dan Monk says they are looking to create a…
The California Kitchen: Flame Grape Brulee with Feta Cheese and Spinach Chicken Breast
…directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Flame Grape Brulee with Feta Cheese and Chicken Breast Spinach For this and many more of these recipes,…
CDFA Funds 5 ‘Dairy Digester’ Projects in Central Valley
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has selected five projects for approximately $11.1 million in grants to implement digest technology on California dairy operations that will reduce greenhouse…
Pacific Region Crop Production Report
…year’s deliveries. The Nonpareil variety represents 37 percent of California’s total almond production. Apricots – California’s 2015 apricot production is forecast at 45.0 thousand tons. The California crop represents 85…
New Ways to Help Meet Nutrition Needs of Low-Income, Homebound Seniors and People with Disabilities
…America’s rural population is older than the nation overall and rural seniors experience higher poverty than seniors nationwide.” Authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill, the proposed rule outlines eligibility and…
Healthy Soil Vs. Drought
California has been historically dry, but healthy soil practices are helping some farmers weather the drought. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.nrcs.usda.gov…
Huanglongbing Detected in Los Angeles County
…South Carolina, Texas and the U.S. Virgin Islands. ACP was first detected in California in 2008, and quarantines are now in place in 17 California counties. If Californians have questions…
The California Kitchen: Chili Crusted Pork Loin with Strawberry Pico De Gallo
…diced small 1 clove fresh garlic minced 3 Basils Chiffonaded Salt/Pepper To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Chili Crusted Pork…