Day two of the Almond Conference will include some interesting insights. The Almond Board of California said they will have a blind consumer panel that doesn’t know they will be…
Farm Bureau Calls for Final Farm Bill Approval
…Zippy Duvall. “The 2018 farm bill emerging from the conference committee is good news for farmers amid a prolonged downturn in the agricultural economy. Chairmen Roberts and Conaway and Ranking…
The California Kitchen: Buñuelos/Mexican Cookies Untamed
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Buñuelos/Mexican Cookies Untamed with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 C Flour 1/4 C Sugar…
Secretary Perdue Talks Climate Change During a visit To California
While visiting Paradise, California Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue saw first hand the damage caused by the Camp Fire. Perdue and U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke stopped to talk…
New Labeling Allows Romaine Lettuce Back on Shelves
…of the Northern/Central Coast of California, or that is greenhouse/hydroponically grown is safe to sell and consume. From the FDA Press Release Based on discussions with major producers and distributors,…
USDA Announces Funding for CA Water Infrastructure
…signed a memo regarding access to water in California. And, on Tuesday, the Secretaries and other California state representatives made an announcement that the USDA is investing in more than…
USDA Actively Addressing Rural Veterinary Shortages
…and veterinary practices. Information from the California Farm Bureau Federation indicates that since 2013 California has submitted 26 nominations for the program, with only four awards being issued. Both programs…
California Economic Summit Looks to Elevate Rural California
…there, as part of our Working Landscapes Action Team and the summit as a whole, is this concept of there’s two California’s here,” said Vice President of UC Agriculture and…
E. coli Investigation and Warning Fallout Continues
…consumers to discard any of the product, and for stores to remove it from shelves, arrows pointed towards California as a source. The illness reports happened in October and romaine…
Nationwide E-Coli Outbreak in Romaine Lettuce
…Caesar salad.” A total of 32 people in 11 states including California have become ill from the outbreak. The CDC has not been able to identify the source of the…
Managing Soil as An Ecology Can Create Better Growing Conditions
…too,” said Rex Dufour, Manager of the California Office of the National Center for Appropriate Technology. “It goes beyond applying NPK fertilizers. Understanding your soil as an ecology and managing…
Hemp Production Regulations Gearing Up for New Year
Infrastructure for industrial hemp production is on its way. The California Department of Food and Agriculture has officially announced proposed regulations for a new industrial hemp industry that can form…
The California Kitchen: Brussels Sprout Salad
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Brussels Sprout Salad with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 3 C Fried Brussels Sprouts 1…
The California Kitchen: Big Pot Blanching
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Big Pot Blanching with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 Big Pots Tongs TT Salt…