Vilsack U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement is good for California farmers. Sabrina Hill has the story. Calif. Crops and TPP…
The California Kitchen: Wild Fire Prawns
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing wild fire prawns with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 1 T Olive Oil 8 Prawns Stout Beer…
USDA Awards $113 Million to Support Specialty Crop Production, Grow Opportunities for Rural Communities
…of California, Davis, Calif., $4,584,535 University of California, Davis, Calif., $9,450 University of Florida, Gainesville, Fla., $4,438,003 University of Florida, Gainesville, Fla., $3,404,674 University of Florida, Gainesville, Fla., $3,456,195 Michigan…
NCBA Applauds Conclusion of Trans-Pacific Partnership Negotiations
…boost U.S. exports and eliminate trade barriers. “While the full details of the partnership will not be released until the President presents it to Congress, cattle producers are assured this…
NPPC Confident TPP Deal Good For U.S. Pork
The National Pork Producers Council expressed confidence that the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement negotiators concluded in Atlanta will benefit all sectors of the U.S. economy and will provide enormous new…
“Congress Will Thoroughly Review TPP” – McCarthy
…up to the high standards of a 21st century trade agreement that safeguards and promotes innovation, expands access for agricultural producers, and ensures that U.S. standards and protections are upheld.”…
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Regarding the Agreement on the Trans-Pacific Partnership
…just losing out on potential gains, our producers would fall behind other countries that are negotiating their own preferential arrangements in TPP countries. We are committed to working with Congress…
The California Kitchen: Chayote Calabacitas Southwestern Style Vegetables
…cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Chayote Calabacitas Southwestern Style Vegetables For this and many more of these recipes, visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s…
UC Berkeley to Lead Study of Crop Drought Tolerance
University of California Berkeley (UC Berkeley) is leading a $12.3 million project funded by the U.S. Department of Energy to examine the role of epigenetics in allowing plants to survive…
California Food Banks – Farm to Family Program
…Sigler, Executive Director of the California Association of Food Banks to get details on the program. Sue Sigler, CAFB, on the Farm to Family program From the California Association of…
Food and Agriculture Board to Discuss Land Subsidence, Groundwater Management
…Gutierrez, California Department of Water Resources; Ellen Hanak, Public Policy Institute of California; and Thomas Harter, University of California, Davis. “The effects of subsidence and groundwater overdraft have tremendous implications…
The California Kitchen: Brussels and Chayote in Pecan Butter
…LB Chayote 20z Whole Butter 4oz Chopped Pecans Salt & Pepper To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Brussels and Chayote…
2015 Water Year Hottest and Driest on Record – From the California Department of Water Resources
…see enough precipitation and enough snowpack to move California closer to the end of the drought. A fifth year of drought certainly is a possibility. California has experienced two six-year…
Meat Price Reporting Bill Sent To President
The National Pork Producers Council is urging the president to quickly sign into law legislation reauthorizing the livestock mandatory price reporting law. The current statute is set to expire today….