Four years of drought and overgrown vegetation on land across California are proving an explosive combination: Nearly two dozen active wildfires are burning throughout the state and firefighters are bracing…
Drought Costs California Agriculture $1.84 Billion and 10,100 Jobs in 2015
…water shortage this year, the researchers said. California is the world’s richest food-producing region. Continued strong global demand and prices for many of its fruits, nuts and vegetables has helped…
Medfly Quarantine in Portion of San Diego County
…fruits and vegetables, causing severe impacts on California agricultural exports and backyard gardens alike. Residents who believe their fruits and vegetables are infested with fruit fly larvae are encouraged to…
Almond Variety Sees Higher Bud Failure
…Advisor Emeritus Joseph Connell says any tree with nonpareil lineage has the potential for bud failure. Connell said the Carmel variety in Northern California showed higher bud failure this year….
The California Kitchen: Grilled Balsamic Brule of Black Mission Figs
…2 T Rosenthal Balsamic Vinegar Feta Cheese Hamilton Ranch Pecans Candied Brown Sugar Butter To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen:Grilled…
Atwater FFA Prepares for Upcoming School Year
…agriculture program was recognized as the state’s number one agriculture program by the California Agricultural Teacher’s Association (CATA). “We have tremendous support from our school administration, school district, and our…
Dry Trees Key for Canker Management
…new phase of band canker is raising concern is Northern California. Lightle says there is little growers can do once cankers are present, except to keep excess water from irrigation…
The California Kitchen: Apple Vinaigrette with Scallop and Shaved apple Spinach Salad
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing apple vinaigrette with scallop and shaved apple spinach Salad The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 3 T Olive…
California State Climatologist: Do Not Count on El Nino to End Drought
…is a key element to California’s water resources management, modulating winter precipitation into spring runoff for beneficial use through the dry summer. As California heads into a new water year…
The California Kitchen: Monterrey Sicilian Sausage with Kale, Apples, and Zucchini
…2 T Arbosana Olive Oil Kale Zucchini Apples 1 T Balsamic Vinegar 1 Spanish onion To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California…
Japanese Journalists Get Look at U.S. Beef Industry
…visited offices of the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), the National Cattleman’s Beef Association (NCBA), research facilities at Colorado State University (CSU) and cattle-production operations in Colorado. Funding support for…
Citrus Industry This Week: Citrus Expo; GM Citrus; Fruit Drop Counter
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes information on a new fruit drop counter developed by University of Florida, reports on genetically modified (GM) citrus and Citrus Expo updates….
Almond Board: Harvest Sampling
…harvest and start making preparations for next year’s crop. University of California (UC) Pest Management Advisor Emily Symms says UC recommends growers take a harvest sample. Hear why and get…
The California Kitchen: Apple Pie Ice Cream
…T Sugar 1 t Salt 2 T Shortening Water To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Apple Pie Ice Cream For…