Energy Department Assists with Conserving Water in California by John Coggin, Communications Specialist, Weatherization and Intergovernmental Program These before and after photos of Lake Oroville in Northern California show the…
Treatments to Begin for the Japanese Beetle
Japanese Beetle Courtesy of CDFA CDFA is scheduled to begin treatments this month for two Japanese beetle infestations in California, in the Carmichael-area of Sacramento County and in the Bay…
Agri View: 2016 Farm Outlook
…tomatoes, which represent three-fourths of processed vegetable production, are the biggest driver of the decline, with area planted in California projected to fall. Despite a small projected decrease in production,…
The California Kitchen: Raspberry Coulis with Gorgonzola Blue Oxtail Osso Bucco
…1 Cup Gorgonzola To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Raspberry Coulis with Gorgonzola Blue Oxtail Osso Bucco For this and…
Fresh Citrus for California Food Banks
Citrus Stride raises tons of fresh citrus for California food banks CDFA employees join other walkers at the State Capitol for the first annual Citrus Stride for California food banks….
Groups of Farmers May Now Join Together for Good Ag. Practices Certification
If you are a farmer wanting to be certified in USDA’s Good Agricultural Practices program, you may be able to join with your fellow producers in your area in getting…
Animal Nutrition, Growth Grants
…$485,000 University of California, Davis, Calif., $500,000 University of Connecticut, Storrs, Conn., $150,000 University of Delaware, Newark, Del., $500,000 University of Illinois, Champaign, Ill., $485,000 Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa,…
Agri View: Farmland Value
…can affect the financial well-being of agricultural producers. This report examines both macroeconomic (interest rates, prices of alternative investments) and parcel-specific (soil quality, government payments, proximity to urban areas) factors…
The California Kitchen: Caramelized Onion Asian Eggplant Parmesan
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing caramelized onion Asian eggplant Parmesan with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 2 Asian Eggplants 4 T Chenin…
California Growers Host Inaugural Citrus Stride
…Date: Wednesday, April 6, 2016 Time: Noon – 1:30 p.m. Where: California State Capitol Park (east lawn), Sacramento, California Topics: The impact of citrus on California’s environment, economy and…
The Homeless Garden Project in Santa Cruz
…in Santa Cruz, California provides sanctuary, refuge and meaningful work for homeless citizens within the healing environment of a three-acre organic farm in Santa Cruz, California. This unique urban garden…
The California Kitchen: Poppy Seed Fuji Apple Chicken Salad
…Sour Sambal To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Poppy Seed Fuji Apple Chicken Salad For this and many more of…
New GroupGAP Program for the Produce
USDA Announces Program Helping Smaller Producers Reach New Markets The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced the official launch of GroupGAP, a new certification program…
Record Growth in U.S. Organic Producers
…on how USDA investments are connecting producers with consumers and expanding rural economic opportunities is available inChapter IV of USDA Results on Medium published today. USDA has strengthened programs that…