…Rater. “Resulting information is used by producers, buyers, suppliers, policymakers, and others. I encourage each person to take the time to respond.” For more information visit the NASS web pages…
Almond Board: Seeds for Bees
…California while improving crop production. This can be accomplished with cover crops planted in or around orchards. Would you like to help us provide nutrition for bees? Are you interested…
Dairy Fighting for Immigration, TPP, and Child Nutrition
National Milk Producers’ Federation CEO and President Jim Mulhern is skeptical that Congress will be able to tackle immigration reform, child nutrition programs, or the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement before or…
The California Kitchen: Kiwi, Apple Bread Pudding
…Sugar 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:…
Project Aids Food Supply for Delta Smelt
…available food for the smelt, said Ted Sommer, lead scientist for the California Department of Water Resources. “This effort provides a good example of the application of scientific research to…
California State Organic Program
…40 percent of the nation’s organic production. Consequently, organic agriculture plays a key role in California’s economy. The California Organic Foods Act of 1990 created the State Organic Program (SOP)…
Ag Economy Barometer Lower in August
…causing farmers to lower their anticipated production costs. The survey also asked producers about anticipated 2017 input costs, and despite the low commodity prices, most producers actually anticipate their input…
Agri View: Labor Program
Everett Griner talks about producers need a working labor program in today’s Agri View. Labor Program This summer has made it clear that the H2A program is not working. H2A…
Water Use/Climate Research Fellowships for CA Students
…Tools for Water Distribution in Southern California Award amount: $132,000 Project title: Persistence of Environmental DNA in the Marine Environment Award amount: $132,000 University of California, Berkeley: 5 awards Project…
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…
Selections Made for California Agricultural Leadership Program
Twenty-four individuals have been selected for Class 47 of the California Agricultural Leadership Program, an advanced leadership development experience for emerging agricultural leaders. The new fellows will be inaugurated into…
U.S. Watermelon Imports Growing
…be grown in most parts of the United States, but do best in the South due to long growing seasons and consistently warm temperatures. Florida, Texas, California, Georgia and South…
USDA Announces Additional Farm Loan Funding
…loan guarantee programs available from the Small Business Administration. USDA says SBA programs can provide a financing alternative for agricultural producers when their lender is unable to close an FSA…
Agri View: More Ag Technology
…and water quality. It also gives producers greater control over plant and animal production, processing, distribution, and storage, which results in: Greater efficiencies and lower prices Safer growing conditions and…