The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) will act as a participating state for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service’s (AMS) Specialty Crop Multi-State Program….
Positive Impacts from Extreme Weather Events
…from California Drought Watch It’s that time of year when winter storms typically hit California, bringing plenty of snow and rain vital for agriculture, drinking water and recreation. But we’re…
Incentives for Propane Irrigation Engines
A lot of focus is being put on California by the propane industry as the market for propane irrigation engines continues to grow from new developments in equipment. Incentives for…
California Federal Milk Order Hearing Comes to a Close
The 40-day hearing to promulgate a California Federal Milk Marketing Order came to a close on Wednesday, November 18, 2015, in Fresno, California. Nearly 100 individuals, including many dairy farmers,…
Food Brings Us Together All Year – But Thanksgiving is Special
…us – not even in bountiful California – are so fortunate. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve ALL Californians. Around many tables this year, families will thank soldiers,…
The California Kitchen: Pumpkin Sage Bread Pudding
…1 Egg 1 Cup Cream Fresh Sage Chiffonade ½ C Brown Sugar To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Pumpkin Sage…
Including Small Water Agencies in Management
…it difficult to get small water agencies accounted for. More about the SGMA For the first time in California history, the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) empowers local agencies to…
California Citrus Mutual Donates $25,000 Biological Control Research
Adult Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri Kuwayama. Photograph by Douglas L. Caldwell, University of Florida. California Citrus Mutual (CCM) is pleased to announce it has donated $25,000 to the crop…
Shot Hole Borer Moving North
The California Avocado Commission reported that the polyphagous shot hole borer has been found further north in Southern California. Shot Hole Borer Moving North Cal Poly State University Professor David…
Forming Local Water Management Proving Difficult
…Director Tricia Stever-Blattler says even that step is a difficult process for some groups. More about the SGMA For the first time in California history, the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act…
The California Kitchen: Gravy
…Garlic 1 QT Beef Stock 1/2 Cup Red Wine 1 t xanthan gum To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Gravy…
Farm Bureau Awards $4,500 in Garden Grants to Local Schools
…teachers may request a visit from the TCFB Beyond-the-Farm trailer; resources from the California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom; and gardening advice from the University of California Master Gardeners….
Calif. Nets Nearly $700,000 in USDA Farm-to-School Grants
…resources and helps California schools connect with California farmers through the online California Farmer Marketplace. The California grant recipients are as follows: Center for Ecoliteracy, Berkeley Grant Type: Support Service;…
Bug Vacuum Research to Combat Lygus
Research is looking into a bug vacuum to help California strawberry growers control lygus bug damage. Bug Vacuum Research The lygus bug remains a major problem for strawberry growers in…