…olive knot in California orchards. The work is being done by Dr. Jim Adaskaveg, noted researcher from the Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology at the University of California, Riverside….
Almond Board: Almond Conference Sessions
Plans are in high gear for this year’s Almond Conference. The Almond Board of California gives us an update on the conference’s educational sessions. The Almond conference will take place…
TPP Pork Producers’ No. 1 Priority During Fly-In
…the biannual legislative fly-in of the National Pork Producers Council. In addition to the TPP, more than 130 producers from 20 states Wednesday and Thursday urged their senators and representatives…
Livestock Groups Launch Website on Antibiotic Changes
…groups include the Animal Health Institute, the National Pork Producers Council, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, and the Animal Agriculture Alliance. A news release from the Animal Health Institute says…
The California Kitchen: Pineapple Honey Glazed Ham
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing pineapple honey glazed ham with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: Honey Maple Syrup 4 Lb…
Western View: The Heritage of our National Parks
…Yosemite valley. In 1864, President Lincoln signed legislation that gave Yosemite and Mariposa Big Trees to the people of California, with the agreement that it would be used and preserved…
New Markets Sought for Walnut Sector
…have to be reasonable.” Dennis Balint, executive director of the California Walnut Board and CEO of the California Walnut Commission, said the state has experienced increases in crop size and…
American Agricultural Trade with Cuba
…many believe that lifting the financing restrictions on agricultural trade could improve the daily lives of Cubans while also helping American agricultural producers who are experiencing one of the greatest…
Bayer, Monsanto Announce Agreement
…Digital Farming activities for the combined business will be based in San Francisco, California. “This combination is a great opportunity for employees, who will be at the forefront of innovation…
State Ag Officials Seek OSHA Enforcement Extension
…concerned this change will dramatically impact agricultural producers and small, rural anhydrous ammonia retailers. During a time of low commodity prices and increased input costs, the policy could increase the…
California Governor Signs Farm Worker Overtime Bill
…Retail buyers will purchase products from other states to keep their costs down as higher production costs will drive prices on California goods higher. He added, “California farmers compete with…
U.S. Files WTO Complaint Against China
…joined the WTO, it committed to limit this kind of trade-distorting support, which it has failed to do. This has resulted in significant losses to American producers. We see substantial…
Pork Producers Can Challenge Information Release
The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that pork producers can challenge the public release of their water pollution permit applications. The Courthouse News Dot Com website says those applications…
The California Kitchen: Sweet Potato Casserole
…T Brown Sugar 1 T Raw Butter 1 oz Molasses 8 oz Marshmallows Salt/Pepper To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen…