As the state continues to struggle with drought, a group of California lawmakers are taking to task a move to even further reduce water to parts of the state….
Officials Say No Link between California Cage laws, Nevada Poultry Sales Increase
While California egg producers adapt to new cage laws, the industry in neighboring Nevada is booming. The Capitol Press reports poultry and egg production cash receipts in Nevada are up…
Signup for Cotton Producers Starts June 20
…assistance.” Through the Cotton Ginning Cost-Share program, eligible producers can receive a one-time cost share payment, which is based on a producer’s 2015 cotton acres reported to FSA, multiplied by…
New ‘Homegrown’ Blog
…the perspective of producers. The gap between urban and rural Americans is growing, and many Americans may not understand how the food on their table gets from the farm to…
NPPC Honors Industry Leader ‘Pig’ Paul
Commemorative Painting Is First In Series Produced By Steel Cow Artist The National Pork Producers Council, at the 28th annual World Pork Expo held here, unveiled a commemorative painting in…
New Facility Proves HLB/ACP Seriousness
An image of the planned biosafety-level 3 plant facility in Riverside. A joint effort is bringing an Asian citrus psyllid and huanglongbing specific research facility to Southern California. California Citrus…
Psyllid Quarantines Affecting Bottom Line
…be moving leaf trash around the state.” Kinoshita says there is an extra cost to get fruit cleared for shipment and southern California growers who send their crop out of…
The California Kitchen: Mushroom with Raspberry and Gorgonzola Rib Eye
…California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Mushroom with Raspberry and Gorgonzola Rib Eye For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com…
Cotton Growers Forced to Adapt
California cotton is forecast to have a big year, but how can that be with the limited water cotton growers are getting? Cotton Growers Forced to Adapt California cotton growers…
Making Growing Tamarixia a Common Practice
A project in Southern California is researching methods of growing tamarixia which is a natural defense against the Asian citrus psyllid. Making Growing Tamarixia Common The Hanson Agricultural Research and…
NMPF Board Adopts Resolution
NMPF Board Adopts Resolution Urging Congress to Pass Federal Biotech Labeling Standard With Vermont’s biotechnology food labeling law about to take effect in July, the National Milk Producers Federation urged…
Sec. Vilsack Announces $16.8 Million in Grants
…Greater Tulsa, Inc., Tulsa, Okla., $481,191 Multi-year large-scale projects ($500,000 or greater, not to exceed 4 years): University of California-San Diego, San Diego, Calif., $3,384,909 Mid-America Regional Council Community Services…
The California Kitchen: Mushroom Gnocchi
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Mushroom Gnocchi with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 Egg, 2 Cup Cremini Mushrooms 1…
Protecting California Citrus With Natural Enemies
…without oranges in California. But a little insect called Asian Citrus Psyllid (ACP) – which was accidentally introduced in 2008 into California – is posing the greatest economic threat that…