…Food safety is a major concern for all food producers and handlers. According to the Almond Board, maintaining readily accessible records of all almond farm operations, and especially GAPs, is…
Favorable Western Snow-pack Build Up Continues
…the interior and northwest and also in Northern California” Several weak to moderate systems this week are expected to bring up to 2 to 4 inches of rain or snow…
Consumer Nutrition
…Consumers are taking their demands right to the producers. And as registered dietician and nutritionist Nikki Putnam of All Tech notes, the producers are listening: “We’ve had some producers who…
Friends of the California State Fair Offer Students Money
…and education initiatives at the California Exposition & State Fair. For nearly three decades the Friends of the California State Fair have supported California students through their scholarship program. In…
Agri View: Pork Exports Up
…U.S. pork, while food bloggers made positive comments on websites and social media. Japan’s version of Vogue magazine praises U.S. pork and features U.S. producers. Image courtesy of U.S. Meat…
The California Kitchen: Jelly Pomegranate Jalapeno and Cream Cheese Puff Pastry
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing jelly pomegranate jalapeno and cream cheese puff pastry with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 4T YST Jelly…
President Vetoes Resolution of Disapproval of WOTUS
…Philip Ellis said this is a clear indication the President does not understand the role America’s cattle producers, land owners and state governments play in preserving our natural resources. “We…
The California Kitchen: Jelly Chicken with Mixed Greens and Feta Cheese
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing jelly chicken with mixed greens and feta cheese with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 12oz Chicken Breast…
Communications Now Could Ease Future Port Issues
Many people believe California will see problems from a port shutdown again in the future and starting communications now may help out the process then. Easing Future Port Issues The…
USDA Microloans Help Purchase Land and Improve Property
Producers, including beginning and underserved farmers, have a new option to gain access to land. Agriculture Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will…
Sanitation Key for NOW, No Matter the Nut
It’s well known now that navel orangeworm (NOW) isn’t just a pest in almonds anymore and sanitation is the key for walnut producers to help reduce next season’s NOW pressure….
Valley Women to be Honored for Philanthropic and Agricultural Involvement
…from the luncheon support the California Agricultural Leadership Foundation (Ag Leadership), Ag One Foundation and charities of the honorees’ choice. Common Threads is a collaborative effort of Ag Leadership, Fresno…
The California Kitchen: Jelly Jalapeno Peach Vinaigrette
…directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Jelly Jalapeno and Peach Vinaigrette For this and many more of these recipes, visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking…
Ports Shutdown Slowed Growth in 2015
The 2015 ports shutdown had a big impact on a lot of California crops, and that includes almonds. Ports Shutdown Slowed Growth Almond shipments continued to grow in 2015 but…