The 2015 ports shutdown had a big impact on a lot of California crops, and that includes almonds. Ports Shutdown Slowed Growth Almond shipments continued to grow in 2015 but…
Mealybug Species a Rising Concern for Growers
Courtesy: UC IPM A mealybug species and its reproductive characteristics is a rising concern for grape producers in California. Rising Concern for Growers Grape growers are starting to shift their…
The California Kitchen: Calamari with Lemon Aioli
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing calamari with lemon aioli with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: Calamari Tentacles and tubes 1 Cup milk…
Fee Free Days This Weekend In National Forests
…programs or volunteer work projects. Following is a partial list, please visit the National Park Service website for more events and information. Community Vegetable Garden Planting and Wellness Fair at…
Runoff Forecasts Encouraging for Western US
…the eastern slopes of the Rockies. “Where runoff at this early stage in the game is expected to be somewhat below average. ” Average runoff is expected in California. “Even…
Indirect Testing Could Catch HLB Early
Indirect testing methods can be an important procedure for early detection of huanglongbing (HLB) disease in California. Possibly Catching HLB Early At a recent HLB technology summit, researchers talked about…
UC Online Tool Delivers In-Field Information
Dr. Pete Goodell Showing attendees tool Attendees using tool Experts walked California growers and pest control advisers (PCAs) through a new online tool that can help them make in-field decisions…
Agri View: Buy or Rent Farmland
…the table with an unusually large down payment or has access to an impressive second income, he or she isn’t going to be in position to buy land. It’s just…
The California Kitchen: Baked Potato Lollipop Croquette
…Cream 3oz Cheddar Cheese 1 Green Onion Fresh Bacon bits Mashed Potato consistency Salt/Pepper To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen:…
NGB and ASTA Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference
Join the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) and National Garden Bureau (NGB) for the ASTA Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference, January 30 – February 2, 2016 at the Disneyland Hotel…
New Air Quality Incentives for Nut Farmers to Adopt Low-Emission Harvesters
California air quality should get a boost from farmers using lower emission harvesting equipment, according to USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in California. Beginning in 2016, the agency is offering…
World Ag Expo to Feature Harden, Ross, and Kinoshita on Panel
…Vilsack, a position she accepted in 2009. Prior to that appointment, she served as President of the California Association of Winegrape Growers from 1996-2009, and as Vice-President of the Agricultural…
The California Kitchen: Parmesan Asparagus Hush Puppies
…to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Parmesan Asparagus Hush Puppies For this and many more of these recipes, visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or…
Almond Board: Almond Video Teaches About Lifecycle
…of almonds. The Almond Board of California recognizes the diverse makeup of the California almond industry and values contributions offered by its growers and handlers. The Board seeks to ensure…