Assessments Underway In the wake of recent California flooding, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California is meeting with landowners and other agencies to assess damages and offer…
U.S. Ag Group Signs $300 Million Algeria Deal
…allowing incentives for foreign and local firms that are willing to invest in the non-oil sectors of the economy. As the OPEC member nation struggles to diversify the economy, oil…
The California Kitchen: Curry Potato Heirloom Tomato and Kale
…to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. California Kitchen For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on Roku, Amazon…
TPP is Out; So Now What?
The United States is officially out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), as most expected would happen. So now what? California Farm Bureau Federation President (CFBF) Paul Wenger said work needs…
The California Kitchen: Parmesan Vegetable Beer with Pearl Couscous
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing parmesan vegetable beer with pearl couscous with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: ½ Stick Butter…
Geneticist Edward Buckler Awarded First NAS Prize in Food and Agriculture Sciences
…to ensure high-quality, safe food and other agricultural products; assess the nutritional needs of Americans; sustain a competitive agricultural economy; enhance the natural resource base and the environment; and provide…
Maintaining Pork Exports to Canada, Mexico Critical
…services, accounting for more than one-third of total U.S. exports, adding $80 billion to the U.S. economy and supporting more than 3 million American jobs, according to data from the…
Annette Jones, DVM, on Animal Health & Food Safety
Dr. Annette Jones, DVM, Director of Animal Health and Food Safety Services at the California Department of Food and Agriculture, talks about the mission to protect California’s livestock and poultry…
Six California Projects that Reduce Pesticide Use
…has prevented pink bollworm moths from becoming established in California’s major cotton region without the use of conventional pesticides for more than 40 years. It is organized by the California…
Ag Reacts to Trump TPP Move
…(NAFTA) may be next. Trump’s move is getting negative reactions from agriculture groups. California Citrus Mutual President Joel Nelsen said the decision is “disappointing but not surprising. The President has…
Chill Hours Getting More Complicated
Calculating chill hours for pistachio trees has become more challenging as “normal” seasonal weather is changing. The warmer, wet winter in California may be complicating the issue even more. Many…
Three Named as USDA Deputy Secretary Candidates
…and Ted McKinney. Herbster of Nebraska was a big supporter during the Trump campaign and served on Trump’s agriculture advisory committee, Kawamura is a former California Agriculture Secretary and McKinney…
The California Kitchen: Creamy Broccoli Cheese
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Creamy Broccoli Cheese with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2.5 T Oil ½ Cup Onion…
CCM Supports Stay on Argentine Lemon Rule
…60 days on its final rule to allow the importation of fresh lemon fruit from northwest Argentina into the continental United States. California Citrus Mutual (CCM) applauds the Administration and…