…directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Autumn king Grape kaffir lime Mousse tart For this and many more of these recipes, visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch…
USDA Announces Three New Centers of Excellence with a Consortium of 1890 Colleges and Universities
…USDA has partnered with 1890s schools in a number of ways to make a positive impact in the lives of underserved farmers, youth and communities. Some recent actions include: Providing…
Farm Bureau Welcomes Passage of House Water Legislation
Passage of water legislation in the House of Representatives today provides an important building block for improving the California water system, according to the president of the California Farm Bureau…
Available Funding and Changes to USDA’s Biorefinery and Biobased Product Program
…critical legislation, including providing disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk management tools; expanding access to rural credit; funding critical research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new markets…
Regenis Application Wins Dairy Digester Grant in CA
…projects demonstrate a commitment by California to support efforts by dairy farmers to fight climate change by reducing greenhouse gases from the agriculture sector,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “This…
Bill to Send More Water to California Farms Passes in House
Congressman David Valadao The House has passed legislation meant to bring more water to California’s major farmland. Sabrina Hill reports. Water Bill Passes House The legislation was authored by California…
Second Tree Tests Positive for HLB in San Gabriel
Huanglongbing on oranges. Photo courtesy of USDA. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has confirmed a second tree has tested positive for the citrus disease huanglongbing (HLB) in…
Video Contest Gives Young Calif. Dairy Leaders Opportunity to Share Passion for Food and Farming
…The “Keep it Real with California Dairy” video contest, which celebrates the real food and real farmers behind California dairy, offers California members of Future Farmers of America (FFA), California…
The California Kitchen: Scarlet Royal Grape Citrus Salad
…Balsamic Vinegar 1 T Shallots 1 T Dry Cilantro To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Scarlet Royal Citrus Salad For…
Proposal To Strengthen Western Water Bill for San Joaquin Valley
…of California, and in particular the people of the San Joaquin Valley, as a result of the ongoing drought. Today, I offered three amendments that would bring more resources and…
Farm Bill and Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program Workshops
University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources (UCANR) and USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) have partnered to offer free informational workshops regarding the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program…
Conservation Incentives for Working Grass, Range and Pasture Lands
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that beginning Sept. 1, farmers and ranchers can apply for financial assistance to help conserve working grasslands, rangeland and pastureland while maintaining the…
Western View: Illegal Marijuana Grow Sites in the Forests
…Marijuana should be legal. It’s a matter of it is here, in much larger quantity that ever before, and it is the biggest cash crop in the state of California….
The California Kitchen: Zante Currants (Champagne Grape) Risotto
…4 Oz Parmesan Cheese To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Zante Currants (Champagne Grape) Risotto For this and many more…