California announces proposed rules on agricultural pesticide use near schools and child day-care centers The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) has released a proposed regulation that would give further…
CA to receive $11.7M Funding for FSMA Produce Safety Rrule
…considered all necessary resources required of California’s diverse produce industry, along with consideration for the various production and packing operations throughout the state. The multi-year plan to implement an enhanced…
Citrus Crop Forecast Live Coverage Wednesday, October 12
…California and has been the primary anchor for AgNet West radio programming there since 2012. OnlyMoso USA joins other long-time crop forecast sponsors Labor Solutions, Inc., Farm Credit of Florida…
The California Kitchen: Pumpkin Gnocchi
…1 Egg 1 Cup Red Potato ¼ Cup Pumpkin Puree To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. California Kitchen For this and many more…
Sacramento Valley Rice Harvest Accelerates
…fairly stable, Childs said California rice exports will see gains primarily in the Middle East and northern Africa now that prices have dropped. Messick said prices rose so high that…
Organic Research and Extension Programs Funding
…more organic food to the table. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the grants at the New York Times Food for Tomorrow Conference in Pocantico Hills, N.Y. The grants are funded…
The California Kitchen: Pumpkin Risotto
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing pumpkin risotto with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 3 T Arbosana Olive Oil 2 T…
Drought May Accelerate Shot Hole Borer Spread
Shot hole borer spread might be aided by the prolonged drought as the pest was introduced to California during the some of the state’s driest years. As the drought continues,…
Known Sorghum Pest Spotted in California
Courtesy: UCANR Producers have reported a new sorghum pest in their California fields. Experts say the bug is well known outside of the state and can cause some significant damage….
Agri View: Labor Technology
Everett Griner talks about California producers looking to technology to help with the labor problem in today’s Agri View. Labor Technology Well it appears the fruit and vegetable growers in…
The California Kitchen: Beef Wellington
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing beef wellington with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 small loin fillet of beef 1…
Farm Bureau Survey Shows Lower Food Prices
…oat cereal, down 9 percent to $2.80 for a nine-ounce box vegetable oil, down 9 percent to $2.39 for a 32-ounce bottle flour, down 7 percent to $2.21 per five-pound…
Tight Shell Means Less Pests
…seal and yet a still manageable shell. “California varieties tend to be a much higher meat-to-shell ratio. We could benefit from some well-sealed, fairly firm shells,” Slaughter said. “We don’t…
Tunnel Project Key for Valley Water System
Among the controversial topics currently surrounding California agriculture is the twin tunnel project. President and CEO of the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Associations, Roger Isom, says he sees some…