…slaughter and poultry processing plants have been approved for shipping products to China. Five plants from California-based Foster Farms have been cleared to ship to China, as well as several…
The California Kitchen: Cured Salmon Belly
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Cured Salmon Belly with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 lb Salmon Belly Meat 3/4…
Five New Disease Resistant Grape Varieties Available
Researchers at the University of California Davis have developed five new grape varieties that have proven to be resistant to Pierce’s disease and are being made available for growers. Geneticist…
Working Together: Rebranded ‘California Walnut Conference’ Unites Industry
California’s walnut industry now has its official yearly conference. The California Walnut Board is joining JCS Marketing to rebrand its popular walnut conference as the California Walnut Conference. California Walnut…
Sterile NOW Project Gets Major Funding in Appropriations Bill
…bollworm, California nut industries have taken over that facility, and associations have partially funded the operation. It’s a very merry Christmas indeed for California nut industries as AgNet West reported earlier…
Historic Finish for Chico State Livestock Judging Team
Courtesy California State University, Chico The Chico State’s Livestock Judging Team has finished the season with a new school record. At the end of a long competition season, the Chico…
More Hemp Insurance Options Available from USDA
Another type of hemp insurance is being made available from the USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA), which will cover growers in certain counties of 21 states including California. The recent…
Almond Update: Looking Back, and Forward, During Holiday Season
The Almond Industry weathered several challenges in 2019 and had some landmark wins. Almond Board of California (ABC) President and CEO Richard Waycott recounts the industry developing actionable data for…
Hmong-Language Pesticide Safety Videos Available from DPR
A series of education videos have been made available to help engage Hmong farmers about the issue of safety. The nine-part video series in Hmong describes California pesticide rules and safety and…
Celebrating An American Christmas
…agricultural publications since the 1980s. He was a regular contributor to California Farmer Magazine. His commentary “The Western View” is a regular feature on Farm City Newsday and AgNet West….
The Almond Conference Hits Record Highs
Conference attendees gathered at the Almond Board of California booth Courtesy Almond Board of California Provides Best of Show Experience (ABC) — The 47th annual Almond Conference, held this year…
Brewer, MJDOA Partnership Sparks ‘light bulb’ Moment
…with general consumers. As AgNet West reported earlier this month, Fresno, California beer maker Full Circle Brewing Company rubbed elbows with the popular agriculture awareness group My Job Depends on Ag….
Ag Commissioner Reporting Requirements for Pesticide Exposure
…among growers as to how pesticide cases are processed. President of the California Agricultural Commissioners and Sealers Association, Tim Pelican explains that there are several factors which impact how exposure…
The California Kitchen: 7 Minute Skirt Steak
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing 7 Minute Skirt Steak with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: TT S+P 2 LB Steak…