California cotton projections show a rare increase even with the low water allocations on the west side of the Central Valley. Cotton Projections High Despite Low Water California Cotton Ginners…
“Farmcation” to Connect Farmers with Urbanites
Startup connects local farmers with city dwellers From: University of California By Anne Brice, UC Berkeley Credit: Kim Heath Although demand for local food in the Bay Area is on…
Dragon Fruit Might Be Next Niche Crop
…shot hole borer. Cooperative Extension County Director Christopher Smith says they are looking for the next niche crop to keep their producers farming. “We call it our new crop development,”…
Food Waste Research
…yet 31% of our country’s food supply is wasted. Food rescue is an important way that we can help bridge the gap between the manufacturers, producers, distributors, and consumers who…
Agri View: Problem for Honeybees
…native species of phorid fly known to attack bumble bees and paper wasps, but not honeybees. Researchers in California caused a bit of a buzz when they suggested the case…
The California Kitchen: Apricot Stuffed Chicken Thigh
…the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Apricot Stuffed Chicken Thigh For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s…
Trump Talks California Agriculture
Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump visited California and talked issues that face California agriculture. Sabrina Hill reports. Trump Talks California Agriculture At his stop in Fresno, he met with a…
CFBF Seeks Movement on Drought Bills
…livelihoods and the environment around them,” California Farm Bureau Federation President Paul Wenger said. “Drought has plagued California, and human action has made matters worse by unnecessarily reducing water supplies….
Farming from the Heart – Salinas Valley Fair Continued
…up in Weaverville, California, attended Modesto Junior College and also at Cal Poly, where she received her degree in Agri-Buisness with a concentration in Policy. She has twenty years experience…
More Overhead Irrigation in California’s Future
…according to the scientists’ report published in the current issue of California Agriculture journal. “Overall, we are very encouraged by these results, and they reflect the experiences that many California…
The California Kitchen: Apricot Triple Cream Tart
…directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Apricot Triple Cream Tart For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show:…
Secretary Ross Visits Dynamic School Ag programs in Calaveras County
…in Calaveras County today, getting an opportunity to speak directly with young people who could be part of the next generation of farmers and ranchers in California. Secretary Ross visited…
Almond Board: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Partnership
…of Agriculture. For more information on the Almond Board of California or almonds, visit Almonds.com or check out California Almonds on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and the California Almonds blog….
NPPC: ‘GIPSA’ Rule Would Wipe Out TPP Benefits
…buying and selling of livestock, the National Pork Producers told the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry. “Pork producers are very concerned about the so-called GIPSA Rule,” said NPPC…