…1 Egg 1 Cup Red Potato ¼ Cup Pumpkin Puree To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. California Kitchen For this and many more…
Sacramento Valley Rice Harvest Accelerates
…more medium-grain rice, the main variety that California grows. Despite large stocks and a bigger crop this year, Messick pointed to some positive signs he said will help California rice…
Funding for Farmers Markets / Food Promotion Programs
…Tom Vilsack today at the New York Times Food for Tomorrow Conference. The grants are administered by AMS and create economic opportunities for producers, increase access to fresh, healthy food…
Organic Research and Extension Programs Funding
…farmers and ranchers,” said NIFA Director Sonny Ramaswamy. “USDA supports research, education and extension to give organic producers science-based best-practices, helping them grow their business by contributing to a healthy…
The California Kitchen: Pumpkin Risotto
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing pumpkin risotto with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 3 T Arbosana Olive Oil 2 T…
Drought May Accelerate Shot Hole Borer Spread
Shot hole borer spread might be aided by the prolonged drought as the pest was introduced to California during the some of the state’s driest years. As the drought continues,…
Known Sorghum Pest Spotted in California
Courtesy: UCANR Producers have reported a new sorghum pest in their California fields. Experts say the bug is well known outside of the state and can cause some significant damage….
Agri View: Labor Technology
Everett Griner talks about California producers looking to technology to help with the labor problem in today’s Agri View. Labor Technology Well it appears the fruit and vegetable growers in…
The California Kitchen: Beef Wellington
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing beef wellington with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 small loin fillet of beef 1…
Farm Bureau Survey Shows Lower Food Prices
…contributed to smaller supplies and higher retail prices for apples,” Newton said. In addition, he said salad prices are up due to lower output in the West, particularly in California…
Tight Shell Means Less Pests
…seal and yet a still manageable shell. “California varieties tend to be a much higher meat-to-shell ratio. We could benefit from some well-sealed, fairly firm shells,” Slaughter said. “We don’t…
Tunnel Project Key for Valley Water System
Among the controversial topics currently surrounding California agriculture is the twin tunnel project. President and CEO of the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Associations, Roger Isom, says he sees some…
Ag Groups Urge Swift Resolution on Shipping Company Bankruptcy
…of Hanjin’s debts. Other agricultural groups signing onto the letter include the American Farm Bureau Federation, the National Grain & Feed Association, the National Pork Producers Council and the National…
Heritage Foundation Slams Farm Bill
…for subsidizing cotton producers, a move the Foundation says opens the U.S. to World Trade Organization disputes, and for acting slowly to stop country of origin labeling for meat. While…