…as required by the Farm Bill in order to maintain an adequate sugar supply in an uncertain market. This uncertainty is in part due to inaction on GE labeling legislation…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for May 17
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: Sautéed Green Bean Almandine
…get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Sautéed Green Bean Almandine For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch…
Funding Available for Foundational Agricultural Research
…Research Initiative (AFRI) Foundational Program, authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill and administered by USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). “Investing in agricultural research ensures that our farmers…
Agriculture Committee Leaders Raise Concerns
…proposed rule to modify retailer eligibility requirements in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The proposal extends beyond Congressional intent laid out in the 2014 Farm Bill and contains several…
CA Tops in Organic Farms, Sales
…organic farms varies across the country. California organic farms were 20 percent of the U.S. total, with 2,805 certified and exempt farms. California’s total gross value of sales of organically…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for May 16
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…
Still Testing Walnut Pruning Method
…showing early production and reduced labor cost for growers. Cooperative Extension Contra Costa Farm Advisor Janet Caprielle says the Extension is still monitoring the research though before recommending it to…
U.S. Beef Hits South Africa
…year 2015, American farmers and ranchers exported $139.7 billion of food and agricultural goods to consumers worldwide. Not only that, U.S. agricultural exports supported more than 1 million American jobs…
The California Kitchen: Spicy Poached Salmon & Asparagus
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing spicy poached salmon & asparagus with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 8 oz. Salmon 1…
Organic Survey – California
California: First in the Number of Organic Farms and Total Sales In 2014, the United States had 14,093 organic farms producing $5.5 billion in organic products, according to a survey…
2016 Trends in Agricultural Land & Lease Values
The California Chapter, ASFMRA (American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers), released its 2016 Trends in Agricultural Land & Lease Values publication at the group’s annual Outlook Agribusiness Conference…
CDFA Outreach to Seniors
…by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Services Agency, and in California, by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). CDFA has partnered with California Department of…
California CCA Exam Signup Open
…with the efficient and environmentally sound use of fertilizer and crop management. Many California CCAs recently completed the University of California/California Department of Food and Agriculture Nutrient Management Training Course…