Quarantine expansion in Central Valley, continued vigilance statewide Agricultural officials and citrus farmers continue to work with California residents and other stakeholders to control the spread of the Asian citrus…
USDA to Measure the Financial Health of American Farms
…will gather information through early spring. To obtain the most accurate data, NASS will reach out to nearly 40,000 producers nationwide, including 2,375 in California. The survey asks producers to…
Farm Bureau Delegates Chart a Course for 2016
…for livestock and tree producers not covered by federal crop insurance programs. Regulatory Review and Reform Delegates addressed recent malfeasance by establishing a new policy that opposes governmental attempts to…
The California Kitchen: Broccoli Tempura with Burnt Sugar Soy Glaze
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing broccoli tempura with burnt sugar soy glaze with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 2 Cups of Broccoli…
Newly Identified Enzyme May Be the Culprit in Pierce’s Disease Grapevine Damage
UC Davis plant scientists have identified an enzyme that appears to play a key role in the insect-transmitted bacterial infection of grapevines with Pierce’s disease, which annually costs California’s grape…
Huanglongbing Disease Spread and Characteristics
Huanglongbing disease can spread really quick across California’s citrus industry, just ask the state of Florida. Mike Irey with Southern Gardens Citrus in Florida spoke at a HLB technology summit…
Citrus Crop Forecast Has Slight Changes for California
Mark Hudson, USDA/NASS (National Agricultural Statistics Service), Washington, D.C. released the January citrus crop forecast reflecting a slight drop in California non-Valencia oranges with a slight increase in Valencia oranges….
Why is the EPA Suing John Duarte for Plowing his Land?
…a member of Farm Bureau in California, that he broke the law simply by plowing his land in rural Tehama County, California. Experts say that under the EPA’s WOTUS rule,…
The California Kitchen: Sweet Potato Fries with Garlic Jalapeno Aioli
…California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Sweet Potato Fries with Garlic Jalapeno Aioli For this and many more of these recipes, visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com…
USDA Awards $3 Million for Robotics Research
…such systems and artifacts, and to encourage existing and new communities to focus on innovative application areas. Grants awarded in fiscal year 2015 are: University of California, Davis, Calif., $1,069,598…
Agriculture Labor Seeing Competitive Trend
A competitive trend in an already challenging agriculture labor, sector is leaving some producers out of luck during harvest. Agriculture Labor Seeing Competitive Trend Producers across the United States are…
Gut Feelings Important in ACP/HLB Management
Researchers caution that California growers need to incorporate their gut feelings when it comes to Asian citrus psyllid and huanglongbing control. Important in ACP/HLB Management Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) and…
California Among State Farm Bureaus Honored for Excellence at #AFBF16
…California (Education and Outreach; Leadership Development; Member Services; Membership Initiatives; Policy Development and Implementation; and Public Relations and Communications); • Colorado (Leadership Development; Member Services; Membership Initiatives; Policy Development and…
Outstanding, Creative County Farm Bureau Programs Honored at #AFBF16
Two California county farm bureaus are among 24 nationwide recognized by the American Farm Bureau Federation for innovative program ideas in this year’s County Activities of Excellence Awards program. The…