…Strip-Tillage Farming? Strip-tillage is a farming practice that is used on many dairies for their corn production. Sustainable Conservation and California Ag Solutions put on their third annual tour last…
Residential Citrus Tree Concerns Remain
The three huanglongbing (HLB) finds in California to date are in a close radius amongst a huge residential area. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) says residential trees…
Senate Finance Committee Introduces Tax Bill to Help Agriculture and Other Small Businesses
The Senate Finance Committee responded to the concerns of farmers and ranchers across America as it put forward a bill today to extend important tax provisions through 2016. The legislation…
U.S. and Cuba Establish Normal Diplomatic Relations
This week the United States. and Cuba are resuming normal diplomatic relations, but officials say it may be some time before trade relations become normal and United States farmers can…
The California Kitchen: Sweet Potato Casserole
…Sugar 1 T Raw Butter 1 oz Molasses 8 oz Marshmallows Salt/Pepper To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Sweet Potato…
Proximity of HLB Finds Concerning, Yet Not Surprising
…Finds two years apart It might be just a coincidence that only 15 miles separate the 2012 HLB case and the 2 recent detections. California Citrus Mutual Director of Public…
Who Can Farmers Talk To in Tough Financial Times?
Today Cathy Isom fills us in on who farmers should talk to – and where to go first – when facing tough financial times. Farmers’ Finances…
Bagrada Bug Raising Some Concerns
Courtesy : Surendra Dara A fairly new bug to California is causing some concerns with fruit and vegetable producers as it spreads across the state. The Bagrada bug is still…
The California Kitchen: Grandma Lydia’s Pressure Cooked Chili Verde
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook Grandma Lydia’s pressure cooked chili verde with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 3 oz Oil 12 oz. Pork…
From California to the Midwest – Sharing Agriculture’s Story
…about California’s dairy rival. California is the nation’s leading milk producer; Wisconsin is second. I was able to visit two dairies and interview the farmers at each. Here are photos…
California Milk Advisory Board Young dairy farmers and FFA Competition
…Milk Advisory Board is challenging California members of Future Farmers of America (FFA), California Holstein Association (CHA) and junior members of the California Jersey Cattle Association (CJCA) to create a…
The California Kitchen: Vintage Red Grape Sweet Potato Chicken Salad
…today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Vintage Red Grape Sweet Potato Chicken Salad For this and many more of these recipes, visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show:…
Westlands Statement on Passage of H.R. 2898
…of chronic water supply shortages that has wreaked havoc on the State of California. In addition, Natural Resources Committee Chairman Rob Bishop’s continued support of this issue along with Speaker…
Harden in California to Talk about Women in Ag, Sign NASA Agreement
US Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Krysta Harden was in California this week. Sabrina Hill spoke with her about her visit. Harden on USDA-NASA Agreement US Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Krysta…