…with operating costs to keep their businesses running. Farmers also face the challenges of a strong American dollar as other countries heavily subsidize and protect their producers. “U.S. farmers have…
CDFA Introduces the California Climate Investments Web Site
California Climate Investments is a statewide initiative that puts billions of Cap-and-Trade dollars to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy, and improving public health and the environment. The…
Water Projects Funding Must Emphasize Storage
A variety of applications will likely be submitted to secure funding for water projects from the water bond that passed in 2014. Although diversifying California’s water portfolio may be a…
The California Kitchen: Kiwi Sorbet
…Cup Sparkling Water 1 t Xanthan Gum To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. California Kitchen For this and many more of these recipes…
U.S. Lacking in Organic Meat Processors
…being beef followed by poultry and dairy. The National Organic Research Foundation is a non-profit organic advocacy group based in California. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Iowa Agriculture Department Urging Sound Biosecurity Measures in Poultry Flocks
The Iowa Department of Agriculture is prepping for a potential avian influenza outbreak by recommending producers continue and improve biosecurity efforts. High pathogenic avian influenza was confirmed recently in Tennessee,…
EU Pushing for Free Trade Agreements in Asia-Pacific Region
…Producers Council is urging the United States to do the same. The U.S. backed out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement earlier this year, which would have improved market access for…
The California Kitchen: Kiwi Crepes
…Milk 2 T Butter 1 T Sugar 1 Kiwi Cleaned 1 T YST Jelly Orange Marmalade To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. California…
Ozone Pollution Damages China Rice Production
…at the University of California, Davis, and in China. For the first time, the research team identified a specific stage of the rice plant’s development as being vulnerable to ozone…
Lemon Rule Goes Against Trump Philosophy
…the United States, went into effect January 20. California Citrus Mutual (CCM) widely opposes the decision to allow fruit to be imported from a region that California industry representatives say…
A Farm Bill for Our Future
…of California agriculture. New and Beginning Farmers California’s agricultural future depends on our next generation of farmers and ranchers willing to take on the responsibility. It’s not an easy job….
The California Kitchen: Brussels Sprouts Vegetable Fajitas
…Butter Cold To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. California Kitchen For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking…
Executive Order Initiates Review of WOTUS Rule
…proposed, it really broadened jurisdiction in areas that historically the government didn’t have jurisdiction on,” said Gallaway, who is the firm’s president and senior regulatory biologist. California Farm Bureau Federation…
Grape Crush Shows Bounce-Back Year
As expected, the official final grape crush report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture showed a bounce back year for California grape growers. 2016 grape crush numbers are up almost…