Courtesy: The Almond Doctor Bacterial spot is still fairly new to California almond growers. The problem can be spread through an orchard by certain types of precipitation. Bacterial spot was…
Conservation Reserve Program Results
…water quality, prevent soil erosion and create and protect wildlife habitat. Since 2009, USDA has invested more than $29 billion to help producers make conservation improvements, working with as many…
Proposed ACP Quarantine Changes
…quarantine protocols. The proactive proposals aim to limit risks that will arise when those changes happen. The Citrus Pest & Disease Prevention Program (CPDPP) says at some point, California will…
Almond Board: Upcoming Workshops
…– Turlock (Genzoli Ranch, 1130 North Commons Rd.) May 12 – Bakersfield (Southern Star Ranch, 14400 Panama Lane) Conducted in partnership with University of California weed specialists and staff, these…
Two Sides of TPP
…only does ag need TPP, but the industry needs it very soon. California Congressman and dairy farmer David Valadao agrees. Hear his comments in the audio report above. More on…
Livestock Review
…million pounds, was down slightly from March 2015. Sheep slaughter totaled 205,900 head, up slightly from last year. California Milk Production California milk producers had a total of 1.77 million…
The California Kitchen: Grilled Prawns with Root Vegetables
…oz. each blanched Carrots Parsnips daikon Salt/Pepper To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Grilled Prawns with Root Vegetables For this…
Public Service Recognition Week
Public Service Recognition Week reminds us that our strength is our people by Karen Ross, Secretary, California Department of Food and Agriculture Keeping an eye on our food supply is…
Fighting Drought With Soil
…awards totaling more than $4.8 million from University of California President Janet Napolitano’s President’s Research Catalyst Awards. From: University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources Author: Sean Nealon…
Strengthen Rural Communities
…internationally,” said Secretary Tom Vilsack. “To help these communities remain prosperous and viable, we need to support discovery of new ways that promote economic viability among producers, small businesses, and…
Western View: Senior Citizens Supporting Marijuana?
…cause harm with extended use. Twenty three states have legalized medical use of marijuana, and four have legalized recreational use. We’ll see this year if California will legalize recreational use,…
ABC Expands Elementary Educational Program
Almond Board of California Makes Lesson Plans Available to All Educators Almond Board of California (ABC) recently developed lesson plans that round out its educational program, including a video and…
Habitat for Wildlife and Pollinators
…decades, in part because of milkweed lost to agriculture, development and other causes. This is why NRCS is working with agricultural producers in 10 states to plant milkweed and other…
The California Kitchen: Grilled Trout with Burnt Lemons, and Smoked Chard
…To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Grilled Trout with Burnt Lemons, and Smoked Chard For this and many more of…