…of California Cooperative Extension held its 2015 Potato Variety Field Day in Bakersfield. Potato breeders from around the continent come to the Central Valley every year because of the early…
Pruning Paint Not Beneficial to California
There are a lot of misconceptions about pruning paint in California and research has shown that it can actually cause additional damage. Pruning Paint Not Beneficial to California Cooperative Extension…
The California Kitchen: Grilled Peach, Honey Walnut Pulled Pork
…directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Grilled Peach, Honey Walnut Pulled Pork For this and many more of these recipes, visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s…
Pacific Region Poultry Report
California’s egg production during April totaled 311 million, down 9 million from March’s production and down 78 million from April 2014. The average number of layers during the month totaled…
Westlands Water District Announces Recipients of the West Side Scholarships
…She was actively involved in the Academic Decathlon, Mock Trial, Link Crew, California Scholarship Federation and tennis and basketball. Additionally, she has received a number of awards including the Superintendent’s…
The California Kitchen: Peaches and Crème Anglaise
…Bean Split 1/3 Cup White Sugar 4 Egg Yolks To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Peaches and Crème Anglaise For…
USDA Opens Enrollment Period for Agriculture Risk Coverage
…enrolled under previously administered programs. Nationwide, 96 percent of soybean farms, 91 percent of corn farms, and 66 percent of wheat farms elected ARC. 99 percent of long grain rice…
Applications Available for AFBF’s Women’s Communications Boot Camp
The Farm Bureau Women’s Communications Boot Camp is open to all women who are Farm Bureau members and want to enhance their communication and leadership skills. The intensive training offers…
Social Media Water Campaign #MoreDamStorage
Gar Tootelian Inc. kicks of a campaign today to call California business owners and their employees into action to help solve California’s water crisis. “The blame for California’s water crisis…
Mite Treatments May Be Unnecessary
…Integrated Pest Management Farm Advisor Kris Tollerup says they are fairly sure about how effective six-spotted thrips can be at mite management in almond orchards. Tollerup says Growers need to…
Micro-sprinklers Proving Beneficial in Strawberries
Some areas in the state have been forced to look at micro-sprinklers for irrigation in strawberry fields due to water restrictions. Integrated Pest Management Farm Advisor Surendra Darr has an…
Alternatives to Fumigants in Strawberries
…Strawberries Integrated Pest Management Farm Advisor Surendra Darr is conducting a study that includes several products that are being used in different ways, to see if they can alleviate some…
The California Kitchen: Paella with Seafood Stock and Broth
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing paella with seafood stock and broth with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 1 salmon head 2 Onions…
USDA Begins Accepting Applications from States for $100 Million Biofuels Infrastructure Partnership
…to make more renewable fuel options available to American consumers. The Farm Service Agency will administer BIP. USDA continues to aggressively pursue investments in American-grown renewable energy to create new…