In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing California cherry tart crumble with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: Pie Crust 1 Cup Flour 1 T…
Short-Term California Rain, Good for Range and Pastureland
Original uploader was Theonlysilentbob at en.wikipedia USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says rain in California and elsewhere is good for the range and pastureland in the short term. Short-Term California Rain,…
Editorial: Country of Origin Labeling
…repeal COOL for beef, pork and chicken. We must act quickly to prevent the irreparable damages of retaliation, both to our economy and the trade relationship with Canada and Mexico….
Legislation Introduced in House to Repeal COOL
…for possible retaliation. NCBA calls on Congress to act quickly in passing this legislation before retaliation places a chilling effect on the U.S. economy and further damages our trade relationships….
CDFA Announces 2015 Funding For The State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP)
…agricultural operations. The funding is made available through the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, the proceeds of California’s greenhouse gas Cap and Trade program. Agricultural operations can apply for funding up…
The California Kitchen: Chipotle Cherry Glazed Breast
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing chipotle cherry glazed breast with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 4 Duck Breast Scored at a 45…
Vilsack: New Investments in Water Conservation, Resilience Across Drought-Stricken States
…Already this year, NRCS state offices have targeted significant portions of their fiscal year Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) allocations to address water conservation, soil health, and resilience. In California,…
WTO Rules Against U.S. Country of Origin Labeling Requirements
…step is retaliation by Canada and Mexico. Retaliation will irreparably harm our economy and our relationships with our top trading partners and send a signal to the world that the…
NCBA President: Next Step is Retaliation
…for a fourth time that this rule discriminates against Canadian and Mexican livestock, the next step is retaliation by Canada and Mexico. Retaliation will irreparably harm our economy and our…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Detected in City of Bakersfield, Kern County
Adult Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri Kuwayama. Photograph by Douglas L. Caldwell, University of Florida. The Kern County Agricultural Commissioner, in cooperation with the California Department of Food and Agriculture…
CDFA Announces Vacancies On The Fertilizer Research and Education Program’s Technical Advisory Subcommittee
The California Department of Food and Agriculture is announcing three vacancies on the Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP)’s Technical Advisory Subcommittee. This subcommittee reviews and recommends fertilizer research and…
Bushy Top Bacteria Found in Other Plants
…plants. Fichtner added that it’s challenging to research a disease like this. Most of the time when new plant health problems start popping up in California, researchers can draw on…
The California Kitchen: Spinach Stuffed Bison Swedish Meatballs
…Cup Ketchup ½ Brown Sugar 3 T Worcestershire Sauce To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Spinach Stuffed Bison Swedish Meatballs…
Governor’s May Revise Budget Doubles-Down on CDFA Drought and Climate Change Programs
…last year. This program provides grants to assist with the installation of dairy digesters in California. It’s a great start to what I hope will eventually become a much larger…