Dow AgroSciences received U.S. EPA and California Department of Pesticide Regulation approval for Quintec® fungicide on tomatoes. Quintec provides control of powdery mildew. Numerous field trials – conducted by the…
House Votes To Repeal ‘COOL,’ Senate Urged To Follow
The National Pork Producers Council is urging the Senate to take up legislation to repeal country of origin labeling requirements for beef, pork and poultry, following today’s House vote to…
USDA Invests $6.7 Million in 544 Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Projects Nationwide
…agricultural producers make energy efficiency improvements such as lighting; heating, ventilation and cooling; irrigation; insulation and motor replacements. When fully operational, these projects are estimated to generate and save 7.3…
The California Kitchen: Tomato Phyllo Tart
…black pepper To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Tomato Phyllo Tart For this and many more of these recipes, visit:…
The Western View: Google U
…companies – professionals who worked at newspapers, magazines, television networks – where there were editors and producers who had to be satisfied before a story would run. Real journalists still…
No Changes in USDA/NASS June Citrus Crop Forecast for California
Mark Hudson, USDA/NASS Washington D.C. delivered the June citrus crop forecast. There were no changes for California in this the next to last crop forecast of this season. The July…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack, Interior Secretary Jewell Outline Wildfire Threat During Upcoming Fire Season
…threat of wildfires that damage vital sagebrush landscapes and productive rangelands in the West, especially in the Great Basin states of California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon and Utah. The report, An…
CDFA’s Commitment to Eradicate the Japanese Beetle
Photo by Bruce Marlin The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is currently working on a pair of Japanese beetle eradication projects in Sacramento County, in the communities of…
The California Kitchen: Pasta with Fresh-Made Tomato Sauce
…grated Parmesan, optional Freshly ground black pepper To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Pasta with Fresh-Made Tomato Sauce For this…
“Real California Milk Month” Recipes
It’s June National Dairy Month and California’s Gov. Brown has just announced that June is also “Real California Milk Month.” In honor of this holiday, here are California dairy-inspired recipes…
Packages Disaster Protection with Loans
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director, Oscar Gonzales, today announced that producers who apply for FSA farm loans also will be offered the opportunity…
The California Kitchen: Peach Tomato Salsa
…lime juice 1 teaspoon minced, seeded jalapeño 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Peach Tomato Salsa…
Farm Service Agency County Committee Nomination Period Begins June 15
…Members serve three-year terms. Nationwide, there are about 7,800 farmers and ranchers serving on FSA county committees. Committees consist of three to 11 members that are elected by eligible producers….
The California Kitchen: Brown Butter Melon Ambrosia
Watermelons stacked in a box In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing brown butter melon ambrosia with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 2 Cup…