The Sand County Foundation, the California Farm Bureau Federation and Sustainable Conservation are proud to announce the 2015 finalists for the prestigious California Leopold Conservation Award, which honors private landowner…
School Children Eating More Fruits and Vegetables – Fact Sheet From the USDA
…healthier school meals. A 2015 study from the University of California, Berkeley’s School of Public Health found that nearly 90 percent of surveyed students liked at least some school meal…
The California Kitchen: Almond Crusted Smoked BBQ Ribs
…Liquid Smoke Salt/Pepper To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Almond Crusted Smoked BBQ Ribs For this and many more of…
‘Waters’ Rule Takes Effect in California
California farmers and ranchers face much uncertainty about the new Clean Water Act rule by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers that became effective last Friday….
The Western View: California Ag’s Rich History
…for wine and raisins in California. I looked around in new appreciation – and here’s irony for you: that grape vineyard has been replaced by a new almond orchard. It’s…
The California Kitchen: Macaroons
…Sugar 1 Cup finely ground Almonds To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Macaroons For this and many more of these…
Proposed New Light Brown Apple Moth Quarantine Boundary – Ventura County
…added due to multiple trapped moths in the area. Regulated articles and conditions for intrastate movement under the quarantine can be found at Title 3 California Code of Regulations (CCR)…
PlacerGROWN, Crop-To-Tabletop Since 1849
…along with other regional producers at the 3rd annualFarm-to-Fork Festival in downtown Sacramento. With a bevy of local farmers’ markets and small farms, dozens of wineries and numerous top chefs,…
Nature’s Candy From the Growing California Video Series
The latest segment in the Growing California video series, a partnership with California Grown, is “Nature’s Candy.”…
Drought Affects in Crop Reports
…Affects in Crop Reports The Central Valley crop reports showed significant increases in total production value but that doesn’t tell the entire story. California Citrus Mutual Director of Public Affairs…
The California Kitchen: Sautéed Green Bean Almandine
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing sautéed green bean almandine with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 2 T Olive Oil Green Beans 4…
The California Kitchen: Honey Brulee Farmers Market Beet and Asparagus Salad
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing honey brulee farmers market beet and asparagus salad with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 4 Large Beets…
New West Nile Virus Detection in Horses
A dangerous disease, west Nile virus, has returned to California this summer. The disease has been detected in four horses – two in Riverside County, one in Tehama County, and…
Growers Still Facing Water Issues
More trees like this Valencia grove from last year will be removed due to water availability. Photo/Cecilia Parsons The increases seen in the top California crop reports are of course…