Deanna van Klaveren was honored with the 2016 Profiles in Leadership Award by the California Agricultural Leadership Foundation (CALF) and the Ag Leadership Alumni Council. The award was presented at…
Farm Groups Discuss Food Industry GMO Marketing Claims/Conflict with Sustainable Agriculture
…the letter and Dannon response). Crop farmer Nancy Kavazanjian of Wisconsin (U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance chairwoman), dairy farmer Randy Mooney of Missouri (National Milk Producers Federation chairman) and Randy…
Almond Board: Importance of Spatial Mapping
In this Almond Update, we have part two of our three part series on the new almond mapping project. For the past two years, Almond Board of California (ABC), through…
Judge Considering Merits of Beef Checkoff Lawsuit
…Beef Council to use checkoff funds without oversight. Specifically, R-CALF says the state council is using checkoff dollars to promote international beef, and Montana producers cannot opt-out of the program….
Agri View: Country of Origin Labeling Choice
Everett Griner talks about COOL having its advantages in today’s Agri View. Country of Origin Labeling Choice Well where do we go from here? Producers can’t get Congressional approval for…
The California Kitchen: Roasted Duck with Caramelized Pears
…Pears 1 Spanish Onion 2 Garlic Cloves 1 Each Rosemary and Thyme To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen For this…
Growers, Researchers Fight Citrus Disease
…stake is California’s fresh citrus production. California farmers provide much of the nation’s supply of navel oranges, mandarins, lemons and specialty citrus varieties—and have looked on nervously while Florida citrus…
Agri View: Imported Insects and Diseases
…and insects have cost Florida farmers as much as any other crop we grow. I haven’t even mentioned states like California and Texas. The vast growing region that now grows…
The California Kitchen: Pear Tart Tatine
…T Brown Sugar 2 T Apple Juice 1 T Cinnamon 1 Clove Fresh Pie Crust To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California…
Improve Energy Efficiency, Adopt Renewable Energy Systems
…million in loan guarantees to agricultural producers and rural small business owners since the start of the Obama Administration. When operational, these projects will generate or save almost 9 million…
Extension Educators Receive National Honors
…opportunities for early childhood professionals and increased involvement by fathers with their children. A second honor, the National Extension Diversity Award, will go to the University of California Agriculture and…
‘Stealth Visits’ Concern the Livestock Industry
A California egg farm was the victim of “stealth visits” by an animal activist group. Industry groups warn growers to be vigilant about basic security and educating employees. The Animal…
Federal Court to Decide Fate of R-CALF Suit
…there is an opt-out option for producers, and is seeking dismissal. Government attorneys argue R-CALF lacks standing to continue the case. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Agri View: Refrigeration
Everett Griner talks about how refrigeration changed food delivery and shipping in today’s Agri View. Refrigeration Do you ever wonder what a squash raised in California and sold in Georgia…