…California Citrus Mutual estimates Central Valley citrus growers spent a total of $25.1 million in frost protection this weekend alone to protect the region’s $2.5 billion crop. In sum, temperatures…
President Signs Water Bill with Drought Provisions
A national water bill with drought provisions for California was signed into law which means increased water deliveries to San Joaquin Valley and Southern California farms and businesses. President Barrack…
Survey Shows Potential Cost of Ag Labor Pay Laws
A new survey shows what the true cost of wage and overtime increases for ag labor might be as producers make plans to adjust to the changes. California agriculture businesses…
The California Kitchen: Beans
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing beans with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: Pinto Beans 1 onion 3 Carrots 3 Celery…
USDA Awards $3.4 Million for Research to Increase Wheat Yields
…wheat varieties with greater yield and help us improve global collaboration on wheat research.” Grants announced include: University of California, Davis, Calif., $1,696,000 University of California, Davis, Calif., $300,000 University…
The California Kitchen: Tortillas
…cup water 3 tablespoons olive oil To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. AgNet Mexican Food Christmas 4 For this and many more of…
Christmas Tree Farms Face Balancing Act
…Christmas, the pickings are pretty bad.” California choose-and-cut farms are not the only ones experiencing a lower supply of larger trees. Sam Minturn, executive director of the California Christmas Tree…
Almond Board: 2016 Almond Achievement Award
…an annual assessment on the marketable kernel weight of almonds. The Almond Board of California recognizes the diverse makeup of the California almond industry and values contributions offered by its…
Living Fence
…and its incredibly tough. Other suggestions include: Jujube, Mulberry and Hazel. Image credit: A wonderful time of year on the West Coast. Springtime flowering hedge with California lilacs (blue). Peggy2012CREATIVELENZ/Flickr…
Western Governors Vow Climate Change Fight
…of California, Washington and Oregon made stark warnings that climate change was already harming the Pacific Ocean along which their states lie, according to Reuters. On Tuesday, California Governor Jerry…
The Western View: As the Pendulum Swings
…the President’s desk could change the water picture for California Agriculture. The mere fact that it got on Obama’s desk is a sign of the times, a tick of the…
Holiday Decorations
…nice table display or centerpiece. These are just a few ideas. But when you actually stop to think about it, there are so many ways to use natural materials for…
The California Kitchen: Masa Dough
…1/2 Cup vegetable shortening Salt To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. AgNet Mexican Food Christmas 2 For this and many more of these…
Detector Dogs Funded to Protect Agriculture and Plants from Pests and Diseases
…to programs in California and Florida to enhance inspections and efficiently move products; Grapes: $860,690 to enhance surveys for grape commodity pests and diseases in 17 states and harmonize Grapevine…