…benefits all Californians. “It is critical—and possible with these partnerships—to improve fish and wildlife habitat through the efficient use of our region’s water resources while managing a productive farm economy,”…
R&D Investments for Small Businesses
…century basic infrastructure of broadband; and jumpstarting the rural economy by infusing communities with the tools they need to innovate, thrive, stay competitive and draw in a more talented rural…
California State Organic Program
…40 percent of the nation’s organic production. Consequently, organic agriculture plays a key role in California’s economy. The California Organic Foods Act of 1990 created the State Organic Program (SOP)…
Ag Economy Barometer Lower in August
After months of improved farmer sentiment toward the Ag economy, things took a different turn in the August Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. Declining commodity prices weighed heaviest on farmer…
New York Moving Toward E-15 Approval
…drivers save money and improve the quality of the air we all breathe, all while creating jobs and growing our local economy.” Skor added, “E15 is a 21st century fuel…
Water Use/Climate Research Fellowships for CA Students
…Tools for Water Distribution in Southern California Award amount: $132,000 Project title: Persistence of Environmental DNA in the Marine Environment Award amount: $132,000 University of California, Berkeley: 5 awards Project…
The California Kitchen: Kiwi Sorbet
…Cup Sparkling Water 1 t Xanthan Gum To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. California Kitchen For this and many more of these recipes…
Selections Made for California Agricultural Leadership Program
Twenty-four individuals have been selected for Class 47 of the California Agricultural Leadership Program, an advanced leadership development experience for emerging agricultural leaders. The new fellows will be inaugurated into…
U.S. Watermelon Imports Growing
…be grown in most parts of the United States, but do best in the South due to long growing seasons and consistently warm temperatures. Florida, Texas, California, Georgia and South…
USDA Announces Additional Farm Loan Funding
…the farm economy status. FSA this year has guaranteed loans to more than 6,400 customers for farm ownership and operating purposes. USDA also reminded lenders and potential borrowers of the…
The California Kitchen: Kiwi Crepes
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing kiwi crepes with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 Cup Flour 3 Eggs 2 Cup…
The California Kitchen: Fig and Lemon Ice Cream
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing fig and lemon ice cream with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 Cup Black Mission…
Walnut Objective Measurement Report
Record Walnut Production Forecast The 2016 California walnut production is forecast at 670,000 tons, up 11 percent from 2015’s production of 603,000 tons, according to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service….
Economic Analysis of the 2016 CA Drought for Ag
…California’s commodities. Water management in the Sacramento San Joaquin Delta for protecting endangered species and access to groundwater remain important for sustaining water supply for California’s agriculture and related sectors….