For the second year in a row, California farmers will not be receiving any water from the Central Valley Project. The announcement today from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation that…
Secretary Vilsack and Former Agriculture Secretaries Veneman and Glickman Announce Bipartisan Efforts to Expand Trade
…that help U.S. farmers, ranchers, and producers thrive. Signed, Secretary Ed Schafer (2008–2009) Secretary Mike Johanns (2005–2007) Secretary Ann Veneman (2001–2005) Secretary Dan Glickman (1995–2001) Secretary Mike Espy (1993–1994) Secretary…
USDA Provides One-Time Extension of Deadline to Update Base Acres or Yield History for ARC/PLC Programs
…for farm owners and producers to choose ARC or PLC coverage also remains March 31, 2015. “This is an important decision for producers, because these programs provide financial protection against…
The California Kitchen: Salmon Kale en Papillote
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing California Salmon Kale en Papillote with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 6-ounce skinless Salmon fillets Seafood Seasoning…
Big Fresno Fair Announces New San Joaquin Valley Olive Oil Competition
…competition is open to all olive oil producers in the state of California with olive oil made from the most recent olive harvest. There will be two classes for entries:…
Assembly Member Gray Announces Joint Committee Hearings on Rail
…Senate Select Committee on Rail. It will focus on rail funding, governance, and safety. “Rail transportation is an important next step in California’s infrastructure future,” said Assemblymember Gray. “This Committee…
The California Kitchen: Pork Chops with Kale and Butternut Squash
© istockphoto In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing California Pork Chops with Kale and Butternut Squash with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: Small…
Almond Board of California Leadership Program Begins Seventh Year
…Almond Leadership Program class heard that the California Almond industry plays a key role in California agriculture, providing leadership on critical issues affecting growers and food processors, with an ethos…
Export Training Course Comes to CDFA
…Grant program of the United States Department of Agriculture, and is presented by the California Centers for International Trade Development in cooperation with the California Department of Food and Agriculture…
Almond Hullers & Processors Association Urges Quick Action in Resolving Backlog
…the efforts by U.S. Labor Secretary Thomas Perez to resolve this situation, said AHPA President Kelly Covello. This labor dispute has caused severe economic hardship to the California almond industry…
The California Kitchen: Kale Frittata
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing California Kale Frittata with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: Kale Feta Cheese Cherry Tomatoes 2 Egg Yolks…
The California Kitchen: Amazing Kale
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing California kale with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 4 oz of kale ½ Spanish onion Jullined Oyster…
Final results announced for 2014-15 California State Employees Food Drive
…final results of the 2014-15 California State Employees Food Drive. The Food Drive raised more than 622,000 pounds for needy families and residents of the greater Sacramento area. California state…
FFA Students Attend State Leadership Academy
Sixteen Atwater High School FFA students joined more than 350 students from the California FFA Central Region for the Made For Excellence (MFE), and Advance Leadership Academy (ALA) conference on…