Mark Hudson, USDA/NASS, Washington D.C. delivered the May citrus crop forecast and reported no changes in the California crop numbers. There was a 6 million drop in Florida Valencia oranges…
The California Kitchen: Spinach Citrus Salad
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing California spinach citrus salad with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 3 Cup Spinach ¼ Purple Onion Julienne…
NCBA Urges Secretaries to Reject Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s Flawed Recommendations
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association submitted comments today to the Departments of Health and Human Services and Agriculture on the flawed advice in the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s report….
Cricket: It’s What’s For Dinner
…can even be farmed at home with incredibly low-tech, inexpensive equipment. (Basically, all they need is a box.) The latest development is a huge farm in southern California, focused raising…
R-MAX Drone Gets Cleared for Takeoff
…year at the California Association of Pest Control Advisors Annual Conference. Yamaha was debuting the vehicle at the conference and Giles was involved in testing the R-MAX. Giles told attendees…
1,500 Students To Learn about Ag at Annual AgVentures! Day
…Tulare. Presentations will be aimed at teaching students about agriculture, safety and nutrition. Hands-on activities will encourage students to meaningfully engage with local food producers and learn more about Tulare…
CDFA Introduces Pollinator Protection Web Page
…Protection web page as a resource for Californians and others interested in the issue. The web page features links to programs detailing CDFA’s commitment to protecting pollinators in the course…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review May 8
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, USDA Farmers Market opens, singing the…
Agri View: FFA Opportunity
Everett Griner talks about precision agriculture, FFA’s future in today’s Agri View. FFA Opportunity…
The California Kitchen: Chili Crusted Pork Loin with Strawberry Pico de Gallo
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing California chili crusted pork loin with strawberry pico de gallo with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 4…
Wildfire Concerns Grow in California and in the West
…in an already above normal wildfire season for California, and potential for high activity in the Pacific Coast states this summer. Wildfire Concerns Grow in California and in the West…
Statement by U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Final Communique by G-20 Agriculture Ministers
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement today, May 8, after endorsing the final communique by the G-20 Agriculture Ministers in Istanbul, Turkey: Vilsack “I commend Minister of…
Western Snowpack Melts Early, Little Remains
West-wide snowpack has mostly melted, according to data from the fifth 2015 forecast by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). “Across most of the West,…
The California Kitchen: Strawberry and Spinach Roasted Feta Chicken
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing California strawberry and spinach roasted feta chicken with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 1 T Olive Oil…