…graduate student of Agricultural Sciences, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Introduction Pecan trees (Carya illinoinensis) are native to North America. There are two types of pecans produced within the United…
The California Kitchen: Black Berry Lemon Tart
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Black Berry Lemon Tart with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 Cup Flour 2 pinches…
Organic Certification Assistance Available
…California. Funds from the National Organic Certification Cost Share Program (NOCCSP) are available through CDFA’s State Organic Program (SOP) to help more organic operations succeed and take advantage of economic…
2018 Farm Bill Discussions
…United Dairymen; Cathy Fisher, California Agricultural Commissioners and Sealers Association (CACASA); Glenda Humiston, UC Agricultural and Natural Resources; Eric Holst, Environmental Defense Fund; Jeanne Merrill, California Climate Action Network; and…
Grove Shows Need for Soil Moisture Tools
…the grower. Cooperative Extension, the California Avocado Commission and the California Avocado Society help put on the Avocado Growers Seminar Series and Cal Poly volunteered to host the last event…
Regions Continue to Face Water Challenges
A good portion of California’s agriculture industry still faces water challenges, especially the southern end of the state. Regions Continue to Face Water Challenges Lots of agricultural areas rely heavily…
Safe Fruit and Juice
…Ours. Safe Fruit and Juice From: USDA Agricultural Research Service Appalachian Fruit Research Station Genetic Enhancement of Fruit Crops Research Unit FasTrack Breeding Initiative ‘FasTrack’ plums flowering and fruiting in…
The California Kitchen: Black Berry Pound Cake
…to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Black Berry Pound Cake For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or…
Stanford Study on Salinity of Deep Groundwater
…in California, which faces a growing population and prolonged drought. Deep groundwater aquifers provide an alternative source of fresh and saline water that can be useable with desalination and/or treatment….
More Groundwater Found in Central Valley
…and Australia,” said study co-author Mary Kang, a postdoctoral associate at Stanford School of Earth, Energy & Environmental Sciences. A fresh look at groundwater Previous estimates of groundwater in California…
The California Kitchen: Black Berry Panna Cotta
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing black berry panna cotta with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 pint of Cream 1…
ASTA Supports GMO Labeling Agreement
ASTA Supports Roberts-Stabenow Agreement on GMO Labeling The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) applauds Senate Agriculture Chairman Pat Roberts and Ranking Member Stabenow for reaching a common sense food-labeling agreement….
The Latest Buzz on Honeybees
…and the fungus attacks the intestinal lining. Infected bees cannot properly digest their food and die from the lack of nutrition. According to a 2011 paper by University of California-Davis…
National Orange Blossom Day
It’s no secret the orange blossom is the official flower of the state of Florida. Cathy Isom checks out why we celebrate a fragrant flower from a sweet fruit. That’s…