…The U.S. Department of Agriculture says supplies are likely to pick up through the rest of the year. A commodities broker at Archer Financial Services in Chicago says, “Feed is…
Freight Cars Can Wait on American Railroads
American agriculture uses freight train cars on the nation’s railroads to ship countless numbers of commodities to ports for overseas shipping. The Washington Post says freight railroads lost out to…
Agri View: Agriculture Future
Everett Griner talks about the importance of educating young people for a future in agriculture in today’s Agri View. Agriculture Future Agriculture faces a serious problem before it reaches the…
The California Kitchen: Fresh Nectarine Sorbet
…Cup Cranberry Juice 2 T Lemon Juice 2 Cup Sugar To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Fresh Nectarine Sorbet For…
Ancient Grains Show Growing Possibilities
…places. California may be known for its fruits and nuts, but there are plenty of other crops around the state, including some you may never have heard of. Larry Kandarian…
Pesticide Information for Schools Pilot Project
…public health from the University of California, Berkeley; Stephanie McMurtrie, specializing in health programs, research and facilitation and holding a master’s degree in health science from John Hopkins University; and,…
Fresno Food Expo Reports Record Year
…California’s finest foods under one roof The 2016 Fresno Food Expo brought together 132 of Central California’s food and beverage growers and manufacturers with nearly 950 pre-qualified regional, national and…
Farmers Increasing Rye Plantings
…biggest area since 1989 and a 12 percent increase from last year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In Canada, a major rye exporter along with the European Union…
Rural for Hillary Group Forms at DNC
…not formally affiliated with Clinton’s campaign, the group did hold a closed-door session with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack earlier this week, according to the Hagstrom Report. Organizers of the group…
Agri View: Changing Weather
…the corresponding growing season) has been increasing nationally since the 1980s, with the largest increases occurring in the western United States, affecting ecosystems and agriculture. Across the United States, the…
SGMA BMP Survey Deadline Extended
…and affiliation. Upon completion of the survey, respondents will receive a confirmation email with a copy of their submittal. Importance of Participating in BMP Survey California Farm Water Coalition Mike…
The California Kitchen: Nectarine Smoked Rainbow Trout
…Trout T Olive Oil Salt/Pepper 2 Nectarines Sliced 1 Large Lemon To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Nectarine Smoked Rainbow…
CDFA to Discuss Medical Cannabis and GMO Labeling
Medical Cannabis and GMO Labeling to be Discussed at August 2nd Meeting of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will…
Effects of Agricultural Conservation
USDA Begins Second Year of National Project to Quantify Effects of Agricultural Conservation The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service is contacting 25,000 farmers and ranchers now…