…for U.S beef and is leaving cattle producers, packers and retailers bearing the cost of a failed experiment. Canada and Mexico account for over $1 billion each in U.S. beef…
Food Labeling Act H.R. 1599 Passes House Vote
…now moves to the Senate. California representatives Jim Costa (D-16), David Validao (R-21), Devin Nunes (R-22), and Stephen Knight (R-25) were among the co-sponsors of the bill. The bill would…
Crop Insurance Options for Fruit and Nut Producers
…insurance options outlined in the 2014 Farm Bill available to as many types of producers as possible. Providing these options for our producers of fresh fruit and nuts gives them…
Four HLB Trees in San Gabriel, Quarantine Declared
…Virgin Islands. ACP was first detected in California in 2008 and quarantines for the pest are now in place in 17 California counties. If Californians believe they have seen evidence…
Almond Orchard Sustainability Lifecycle Study Highlights Greenhouse Gas Benefits, Provides Baseline for Future Goals
…averaging over the orchard lifespan is required to report the emissions of a “typical” California almond orchard. According to Dr. Gabriele Ludwig, the Almond Board of California’s Director of Sustainability…
The California Kitchen: Pineapple Honey Glazed Ham
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing pineapple honey glazed ham with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: Honey Maple Syrup 4 Lb Ham Roast…
Wet July Weather Brings El Nino Hope
This slideshow requires JavaScript. Everyone in California, and the West for that matter, is hopeful for more rain, and most people understand that an El Nino weather event would bring…
The Western View: The Mussel Slough Tragedy
Marker commemorating the tragedy at Mussel Slough, California If you’ve wondered why the locus of the protest against high-speed rail is Kings County, the answer is: There’s history there, a…
Benefits of Strip-Till Corn Production for Dairies
This slideshow requires JavaScript. The third annual strip-till tour was last week in the Central Valley and corn producers were shown the multiple benefits of the farming system. What is…
Residential Citrus Tree Concerns Remain
The three huanglongbing (HLB) finds in California to date are in a close radius amongst a huge residential area. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) says residential trees…
The California Kitchen: Sweet Potato Casserole
…Sugar 1 T Raw Butter 1 oz Molasses 8 oz Marshmallows Salt/Pepper To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Sweet Potato…
Proximity of HLB Finds Concerning, Yet Not Surprising
…Finds two years apart It might be just a coincidence that only 15 miles separate the 2012 HLB case and the 2 recent detections. California Citrus Mutual Director of Public…
Bagrada Bug Raising Some Concerns
Courtesy : Surendra Dara A fairly new bug to California is causing some concerns with fruit and vegetable producers as it spreads across the state. The Bagrada bug is still…
The California Kitchen: Grandma Lydia’s Pressure Cooked Chili Verde
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook Grandma Lydia’s pressure cooked chili verde with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 3 oz Oil 12 oz. Pork…