…Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Oklahoma); Region 13 (Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming); and Region 14 (Northern California). Newly appointed members will serve three-year terms from July 1, 2017, through…
Agriculture Education Helping Grow the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
…sciences. The project has a strong service learning component: 58 interns will grow food to be sold at farmers markets and donated to food-insecure families, including their own. Johnson County…
Research to Support Healthy Agroecosystems
…of Regents, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, $439,080 The Regents of the University of California, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California, $439,676 National Academy of Sciences, Washington, D.C., $50,000 Archbold Expeditions,…
State Water Project Starts at 20 Percent
Drought Continues Despite Early-Season Rainfall Still early in California’s rainy season, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced its initial water allocation for 2017 of 20 percent of the requests…
The California Kitchen: Pomegranate Vinaigrette
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing pomegranate vinaigrette with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 12 oz. Rosenthal Olive Ranch Garlic Olive…
CDFA SWEEP Program Awards 167 Projects
SWEEP is funded through California’s Cap-and-Trade auction proceeds The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has selected 167 projects, totaling $22 million, to receive grants from the State Water…
Adoption of Genetically Engineered Alfalfa, Canola, and Sugarbeets in the United States
…were also relatively high in Washington and Colorado. ARMS data from 2013 suggest that farmers who planted GE HT alfalfa had higher yields than farmers who planted conventional seeds. On…
Central Valley Supports Food Supply Chains
…products with the supply from regional farmers, ranchers and entrepreneurs. USDA’s initial investment of $1 million provided the seed capital to attract an additional $2.5 million from 18 philanthropic organizations,…
Labor Issues Increase Vineyard Mechanization Attention
…said. Minimum wage and agriculture overtime qualifications will substantially increase over the next five years in California. O’Quest added that this has only reaffirmed his decision to adopt mechanization technologies….
Agri View: Farm Income Outlook
…year for farmers. I did more than one income outlook forecast that pointed to 2016 being a lot better than the last couple of years. But now, here is a…
The California Kitchen: Roasted Garlic With Cauliflower
…today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on Roku, Amazon…
The California Kitchen: Spicy Sausage Soup
…listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on…
Almond Board: A Thanksgiving Message
…Almond Board is funded by an annual assessment on the marketable kernel weight of almonds. The Almond Board of California recognizes the diverse makeup of the California almond industry and…
Agri View: America’s Youth Convention
…is the National FFA Convention. They come from all over the nation. FFA, that’s Future Farmers of America, is one of the oldest youth organizations in America. Probably the largest…