Another state is recruiting California dairies again trying to increase their numbers in the industry to help support their systems. One of the hundreds of exhibits at the World Dairy…
Preventing Straying of Adult Sacramento River Salmon
…which is a comprehensive effort by the Northern California Water Association, Sacramento River Settlement Contractors, the Nature Conservancy, American Rivers, and California Trout to help recover salmon. “A year ago…
New Toolkit for Teachers
…California State fruit: avocado State grain: rice State nut: almond State vegetable: artichoke MyPlate, MyState in California What does your California plate look like? Using the resources listed below, show…
Almond Board: Achievement Award Nominations Due
The Almond Board of California is accepting nominations for the Almond Achievement Award but time is running out. The deadline is just around the corner. The clock is ticking to…
New Rules Governing Use of Fumigant Pesticide 1,3-D
…a likely carcinogen, and it is included on California’s Proposition 65 list of chemical “known to the state to cause cancer.” California is the only state to limit how much…
Species of Bee Officially Endangered
…loss, pesticides, and a loss of genetic diversity. The Xerces (Zehr-sees) Society, named after an extinct species of California monarch butterfly, was involved in filing petitions to get bees under…
Hog Outlook Turns Sour
…ranged from 8.20 for operations with 1-99 hogs and pigs to 10.60 for operations with more than 5,000 hogs and pigs. United States hog producers intend to have 2.93 million…
The California Kitchen: Tomato Phyllo Tart
…pepper 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 Show:…
Western View: This year, it’s La Nina
…Nina, the northern part of the US has a very wet year, with lots of snowfall and record cold. Southern California is usually a little dry and northern California is…
Sommet De l’Elevage is Under Way
…his job is, he pondered briefly before smiling and saying “keeping all producers working together. Some cattle farmers have individual ideas on what they want to do…and of course the…
Forestry Experts Say Tree Mortality Brings Added Risk
Pine trees in California forests will die out and give way to brush and chaparral, forestry experts warn, unless agencies undertake what one analyst called a “massive effort” to reduce…
ACP Movement Shows History Repeating Itself
Research is looking at what we can learn from the Asian citrus psyllid’s (ACP) history, specifically ACP movement throughout Southern California. Psyllid finds in Central California are mimicking the insect’s…
Ag Economy Barometer Shows Slight Improvement
…agricultural producers monthly. A rating below 100 is negative, while a rating above 100 indicates positive sentiment regarding the agriculture industry. Organizers say the data shows producers are pessimistic about…
The California Kitchen: Pasta with Fresh Tomato Sauce
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing pasta with fresh tomato sauce with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 pounds ripe tomatoes,…