Garlic and Onion growers gathered in Tulare last week to hear the latest white rot update and the continued fight against the disease. White Rot Update The California Garlic and…
Almond Board: More on AIM
…unique strength of the California Almond industry — its acreage — to accelerate natural flood-year recharge of groundwater aquifers that are collectively California’s largest water storage system. This initiative will…
Grinder Demo Shows Orchard Removal Options
An impressive tree grinding demonstration showed growers the possibility of capturing organic matter from orchard removal. University of California Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources hosted the event where IronWolf…
California Ag Secretary Lauds Food Safety Program Ready to Implement FSMA Now
…job! In a recent article in the Washington DC-based publication POLITICO, it was estimated that in California alone there are over 23,000 produce farms that will need to be brought…
USDA Expands Insurance Options for Farmers Transitioning to Certified Organic Agriculture
…take producers three years, however, to transition from conventional to certified organic production. Previously, producers of transitional crops were only able to insure them at the same price as a…
The California Kitchen: Chocolate Amaretto Pecan Truffle
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing chocolate amaretto pecan truffle with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 1 Cup Dark Chocolate Chips, 1 Vanilla…
TPP Report on Impacts to Agriculture
…Market Access. The fact that TPP cuts or eliminates more than 18,000 tariffs is often cited. Within that number, though, is a massive amount for American agricultural producers. Lowering the…
The California Kitchen: Perfect Lobster Tail
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook the Perfect Lobster Tail with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 8oz Lobster Tail ¼ lb. Butter 1 T…
Record-Breaking 49th Annual World Ag Expo
…seminars, and Wednesday’s Budweiser After-Hours party featuring country artist Jon Pardi. Next year, World Ag Expo will be held February 14-16, 2017 at the International Agri-Center grounds in Tulare, California….
Negative Press Fueled by Social Media
…about California Almonds and the drought now appear more consistently in news coverage. The Almond Board of California (ABC) continues to see negative views and misinformation daily, but the influence…
National Almond Day
…plantings near Sacramento, Monterey and Los Angeles showed promise and a new industry was born for California growers. Today, the state of California is the biggest producer of the world’s…
USDA, Partners to Invest $720 Million in Conservation Projects
USDA, partners to invest $720 million in conservation projects across country, including California The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and partners across the nation together will direct up to $720…
USDA Initiative Restores Forests, Reduces Wildfire Threats through Local Partnerships
…challenge of protecting communities, watersheds, forests and woodlands from the devastating and increasingly expensive impacts of wildfire and other threats.” Other 2016 Projects highlighted include: California – Trinity Community Protection…
The California Kitchen: Pork Loin with Sauteed Apples, Maple Serrano Glaze
…listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Pork Loin with Sauteed Apples, Maple Serrano Glaze For this and many more of these recipes, visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch…