…the California Association of Food Banks (CAFB) helps the state’s farmers donate surplus produce to families in need. It is a statewide program operated by the California Association of Food…
Strawberry Industry Always Looking Forward
The strawberry industry in California is continuing to research their water use and is always looking for best management practices. Strawberry Industry Always Looking Forward California Strawberry Commission President Rick…
The California Kitchen: Skillet Hash Browns
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing skillet hash browns with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 2 Waxy Red Potatoes Cooked and chilled in…
Statement on the Closure of the Comment Period for the Cali. Waterfix Environmental Impact Review
With closure of the public comment period for the Bay Delta Conservation Plan (BDCP)/California WaterFix’s Partially Recirculated Draft Environmental Impact Review (EIR) documents, the San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority,…
Soil as Products
…tells us the connection between soil and just about every product we use everyday. Soil as Products California NRCS has produced several videos concerning soil. View those videos and more…
Agri View: Cotton Challenged
Most of us just naturally assume that farmers are working to produce the food we eat, just as important as the food or crops we don’t eat. Today Everett Griner…
Thankful4Ag Campaign Wrapping Up
Bayer’s Thankful4Ag campaign is in the final hours today for the food donation aspect, but everyone is still encouraged to show appreciation for farmers. Part of Bayer’s Thankful4Ag campaign ends…
Asian Citrus Psyllids Detected Within City of Turlock, Stanislaus County
The Stanislaus County Agricultural Commissioner, in cooperation with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) are beginning an extensive survey and treatment program in response to the detection of…
Agriculture Partners Host Fresno Outreach Conference for Latino Growers
…p.m. noon. Where: Radisson Conference Center. 1055 Van Ness Avenue, Fresno, Calif., 93721. Why: Hispanic farmers and ranchers are a dynamic growing demographic in California, and this conference aims to…
Statement by Bob Stallman, President, AFBF, Regarding Election of Paul Ryan to Speaker of the House
…chronic overreach by the Environmental Protection Agency and has been working to bring needed relief on the tax burden farmers and ranchers face.” “We have repeatedly called for pragmatism and…
Proposal to Revoke Chlorpyrifos Food Residue Tolerances
…control pests which threaten more than 60 different crops in California, including almonds, alfalfa, walnuts, oranges, cotton and grapes. Earlier this year, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation changed the…
Managing Leaf Footed Bug in Winter
…in California as serious pests to the almond industry. Cooperative Extension Integrated Pest Management Advisor Kris Tollerup says the bug can overwinter in neighboring crops like citrus and pomegranates. Winter…
PMA Fresh Summit has Another Record-Breaking Year
…from 63 countries, Oct. 23-25 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. AgNet West was at the convention and visited with several California companies. In its 66th year, the…
CDFA Now Accepting Proposals for 2016 Specialty Crop Grants
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting proposals for the 2016 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. Each year, CDFA conducts a two-phase competitive solicitation process to…