Westlands Water District is encouraged by the introduction by Senator Dianne Feinstein of the California Emergency Drought Relief Act of 2015. The State is facing unprecedented drought conditions, and the…
The Western View: Processed Food
…with fructose sounds much better – after all, it comes from fruit – but scientists say that sometimes it is the less healthy choice. However, the FDA has not studied…
Nut Tree Yellowing in Northern California
Growers are seeing some abnormal yellowing and lack of growth on nut trees in northern California and the problem could be in the soil. Yellowing Nut Trees Advisors have gotten…
The California Kitchen: Grilled Peach Salad with Pistachios
…Green Squash Candied Pistachios White Vinegar Roasted Garlic Olive Oil Salt/Pepper To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Grilled Peach Salad…
High Orangeworm Pressure Expected
An early almond season means potentially high and early navel orangeworm activity, and experts are seeing just that in northern California. Navel Orangeworm Pressure The Sacramento Valley established this year’s…
Scholarship Supports Biological Control Research
…citrus psyllids. Hoddle says a program in Southern California is looking to keep this research going, and that starts with educating future researchers. To learn more about Smith or to…
The California Kitchen: Bravo Cheese with Untamed Brussels Sprouts
…Cup Cream Salt/Pepper To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Bravo Cheese with Untamed Brussels Sprouts For this and many more…
Promising Trends for Valley Wine Grapes
Although the low-end wine market is in a down cycle, there are some promising trends for Central California grape prices. Trends for Valley Wine Grapes The San Joaquin valley is…
Tamarixia Wasp Populations Doing Well
…release a parasitic wasp called tamarixia in California and add some biological control to Asian citrus psyllid pest managment. Cooperative Extension Specialist Mark Hoddle says it was important to get…
Proving Sustainability Sometimes Just Paperwork
Sustainable farming is a popular term in California and is widely looked at as a good thing. Wine industry leaders say a lot of growers are already operating this way….
The California Kitchen: Grandma Lydia’s Tamales
…Salt/Pepper To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Grandma Lydia’s Tamales For this and many more of these recipes, visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com…
USDA, Microsoft to Launch “Innovation Challenge” to Address Food Resiliency
…Agricultural & Applied Economics Association. Full details can be found at http://usdaapps.challengepost.com. The Innovation Challenge was created in support of the President’s Climate Data Initiative, which aims to harness climate…
The California Kitchen: Meat Loaf
…Brown Sugar Salt/Pepper To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Meat Loaf For this and many more of these recipes, visit:…
NCBA: Stabenow’s Solution Guarantees Trade War with Canada and Mexico
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says Senator Stabenow (D-Mich.) introduced legislation today that fails to fix mandatory Country-of-Origin labeling, driving the United States even closer to the forthcoming trade war…