Last week during the first Produce Marketing Association (PMA) Board of Directors meeting of 2016, the association’s Marketing Task Force recommended that PMA establish marketing as a strategic priority during…
Annual ASTA Vegetable and Flower Seed Meeting Underway
The 55th annual American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) Vegetable and Flower Seed meeting is underway in Anaheim. Sabrina Hill is at the meeting and speaks with ASTA President and CEO…
Blossom Trail Opening Ceremony
…in bloom by March (weather permitting) the Blossom Trail is a self-guided tour through eastern Fresno County featuring a panorama of blossoming stone fruit orchards and citrus groves alive with…
Ag Education Program Revamps Website
…California’s annual economy, and the state produces more than 400 commodities. CFAITC strives to ensure California’s 7 million students —the next generation of consumers, parents and decision-makers—grow up with an…
The California Kitchen: Energy Juice with Southwestern Gremolata Grilled Swordfish
…1 T of Fresh Cilantro 1 T of small diced onion 1/2 T of Chili Flakes 2 Swordfish Steaks To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from…
Oakdale Area Added to ACP Quarantine in Stanislaus County
…tree nursery stock, including all plant parts except fruit, out of the quarantine area and requires that all citrus fruit be cleaned of leaves and stems prior to moving out…
Snowpack: What a Difference a Year Makes
…parts of the East Coast, southern Florida, the southern tip of Texas, Arizona, and northern California. View month-to-date total precipitation map. View more maps and the entire report from USDA….
Agri View: Cost of Food
…in California has raised concerns about rising produce prices at supermarkets or grocery stores. Prices for both farm-level fruit and vegetables rose in May. Farm-level fruit prices increased 3.9 percent…
The California Kitchen: Look and Feel Younger Mix with Pulled Chicken
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Look and Feel Younger Mix with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 2 handfuls of spinach 1 cup…
Almond Board: New Incentive to Reduce Dust
…NRCS Air Quality Incentive California air quality should get a boost from farmers using lower emission harvesting equipment, according to USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in California. Beginning in 2016,…
Cattle Industry Kicks off Annual Meeting and NCBA Trade Show in San Diego
…to have some fun,” said National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Philip Ellis. “We will reflect on the many successes of the past year and discuss what lies ahead for 2016….
Nevada Ranch Wins Environmental Stewardship Award
…National Cattlemen’s Beef Association honor a cattle farm or ranch for outstanding environmental stewardship. We have a look at this year’s winner, Nevada’s Maggie Creek Ranch, as Brian Baxter reports….
USDA Seeks Proposals for Market-Based Wetland Protection Systems
…agreement is signed. NRCS is prioritizing funding to locations that have a significant known wetland compliance workload. These locations include the Prairie Pothole Region, California Vernal Pool Region, Nebraska Rainwater…
The California Kitchen: Olive Oil Poached Salmon, Strong Immune System Juice
…cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Olive Oil Poached Salmon, Strong Immune System Juice For this and many more of these recipes, visit:…