The U.S. Department of Agriculture is announcing a comprehensive and detailed approach to support farmers, ranchers, and forest land owners in their response to climate change. The framework consists of…
The California Kitchen: Baked Butternut Squash with Chayote
Photo by David Monniaux In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing California baked butternut squash with chayote with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 1/2…
USDA Provides Update on Avian Influenza Outbreaks
…wild birds, captive wild birds, backyard poultry or commercial poultry have now been reported in 16 states: Arkansas, California, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, North Dakota, Oregon, South…
Western View: Phenomenon in the Pacific
…and we are feeling the effects here in California. There’s a heat bubble forming out in the Pacific, a very large one, something that one scientist labeled “the blob.” This…
Editorial: Championing the Ag-Conservation Connection
Karen Sweet In this week’s From the Golden West editorial, Sabrina Hill tells us about a California woman whom she calls a champion for the connection between agriculture and conservation….
Governor Brown Issues Proclamation Declaring Earth Day
…become almost a year-round problem in California, and the harm to watersheds could prolong the drought or increase its severity. The world would be wise to look to California, and…
U.S. Farmers Will Face Tough Competition In The Cuban Market
Even when trade is opened up with Cuba, it won’t be an automatic slam-dunk for U.S. farmers to make big gains in that market. U.S. Farmers Will Face Tough Competition…
The California Kitchen: Chayote Muffins
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing California chayote muffins with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 8 oz All Purpose Flour 5 oz Granulated…
Voluntary Conservation Effort to Clear California San Joaquin Valley Air Gets a Thumbs Up from Regulators
…California’s San Joaquin Valley.” NRCS technical experts have met the scientific threshold for demonstrating that voluntary actions by farmers are improving air quality in the valley. Farmers and ranchers, with…
Strawberry Fields … Forever
The latest segment in the Growing California video series, a partnership with California Grown, is “Strawberry Fields…Forever,” a profile of a grower and his commitment to water efficiency….
The California Kitchen: Ratatouille
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing California ratatouille with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 1 Green Squash 1 Chayote 1/2 Purple Onion Julienned…
Farm Bureau Supports Trade Promotion Authority Bills
Expanding international trade is vital to the success of America’s farmers and ranchers. To make that expansion happen, Congress must approve trade promotion authority, the American Farm Bureau Federation said…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Detected in Hollister
The San Benito County Agricultural Commissioner, in cooperation with the California Department of Food and Agriculture and the United States Department of Agriculture have begun an extensive survey and treatment…
False Huanglongbing Report in Central Valley
…place in a number of counties in California, prohibiting the movement of citrus plants under most circumstances. For full details on the quarantine areas in California, visit www.cdfa.ca.gov or www.CaliforniaCitrusThreat.org…