A major new trade deal expected to finalize this week doesn’t affect California’s second largest nut industry. The new North American Free Trade Agreement, now being called the U.S. Mexico…
Agri View: BFTP-What Do You Do with an Old Worn Out Tractor?
An old three wheel tractor sits next to a large cattle ranch in northern California Some are still running, being used. Some are just sitting rusting away. Some are being…
Almond Update: Blind Consumer Panel And More at Almond Conference
Day two of the Almond Conference will include some interesting insights. The Almond Board of California said they will have a blind consumer panel that doesn’t know they will be…
The California Kitchen: Buñuelos/Mexican Cookies Untamed
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Buñuelos/Mexican Cookies Untamed with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 C Flour 1/4 C Sugar…
New Cotton Trust Protocol Initiative
…to strengthen our sustainability message and develop a program that will be farm-level in orientation,” said NCC President and CEO Dr Gary Adams. “We will look at enrolling producers in…
Secretary Perdue Talks Climate Change During a visit To California
While visiting Paradise, California Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue saw first hand the damage caused by the Camp Fire. Perdue and U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke stopped to talk…
New Labeling Allows Romaine Lettuce Back on Shelves
…of the Northern/Central Coast of California, or that is greenhouse/hydroponically grown is safe to sell and consume. From the FDA Press Release Based on discussions with major producers and distributors,…
USDA Announces Funding for CA Water Infrastructure
…signed a memo regarding access to water in California. And, on Tuesday, the Secretaries and other California state representatives made an announcement that the USDA is investing in more than…
USDA Actively Addressing Rural Veterinary Shortages
…and veterinary practices. Information from the California Farm Bureau Federation indicates that since 2013 California has submitted 26 nominations for the program, with only four awards being issued. Both programs…
California Economic Summit Looks to Elevate Rural California
…broadband,” Humiston noted. California Economic Summit Looks to Elevate Rural California About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March…
E. coli Investigation and Warning Fallout Continues
…into a holiday weekend that’s very food-centric, we felt the need to make this statement. It’s likely that the implicated produce is from California.” Major romaine producers Taylor Farms, Church…
Nationwide E-Coli Outbreak in Romaine Lettuce
…Caesar salad.” A total of 32 people in 11 states including California have become ill from the outbreak. The CDC has not been able to identify the source of the…
Managing Soil as An Ecology Can Create Better Growing Conditions
…too,” said Rex Dufour, Manager of the California Office of the National Center for Appropriate Technology. “It goes beyond applying NPK fertilizers. Understanding your soil as an ecology and managing…
Hemp Production Regulations Gearing Up for New Year
Infrastructure for industrial hemp production is on its way. The California Department of Food and Agriculture has officially announced proposed regulations for a new industrial hemp industry that can form…