…Cup White Sugar 2 t Vanilla Extract 2 Cup AP Flour 2 t Baking Soda 2 t Baking Powder 1/2 Salt 2 t Ground Cinnamon 3 Cup Grated Carrots 2…
California State Board of Food and Agriculture to Discuss Agricultural Trade and Workforce Immigration Issues in San Diego
…Invited speakers for the April 1st agenda include: Ambassador Darci Vetter, Chief Agricultural Negotiator for Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (via teleconference); representatives from the Almond Board of California,…
CDFA Video: Secretary Ross Meets Sammy Soil
The theme of California Ag Day at the State Capitol last week was “Breaking New Ground,” with soil health a key focal point. During the event, CDFA Secretary Karen Ross…
Agri View: Boiled Peanuts
Everett Griner talks about a Southern tradition is gaining ground in today’s Agri View. Boiled Peanuts…
Almond Board: April Leaf Sampling for Nitrogen
In today’s Almond Update, Dr. Patrick Brown discusses the importance of leaf sampling in early spring for nitrogen. Sabrina Hill has more. Almond Update – April Leaf Sampling Go to…
Determining Ant Species Before Treating
…treatments. Determining Ant Species Because almonds are on the ground for a short period of time on average, growers need to determine if they need to treat the orchard floor…
Sometimes Best Advice Comes from Records
…keep detailed field records can be a lifesaver in the future. At a recent almond meeting, Cooperative Extension Field Advisor Emily Symmes says they are there to help growers, but…
Almond Board: Bees and Pest Management
In today’s Almond Update, Rebecca Bailey tells us about upcoming workshops on bees and pest management. Almond Update for March 19…
Navel Orangeworm Management Based on Location
…Extension Farm Advisor Emily Symmes says almond growers need to be aware of different challenges they will face depending on where their orchards are located. Weather and neighboring crops can…
Kern County Farm Bureau Irrigation Efficiency Program Awarded $400,000 Grant from Bay-Delta Initiative
BDI grant will help local growers protect water quality, increase distribution uniformity on older performing irritation systems, reduce impacts to ground water and improve water management. Recently, the Kern County…
Almond Board: Spray During Optimal Times
For today’s almond update, Bob Curtis, associate director for Agricultural Affairs for the Almond Board of California, discusses spraying for certain pests during the optimal time. Almond Update for March…
California Ag Day, National Agriculture Week Just Around the Corner
…for the 2015 event is “California Agriculture: Breaking new Ground.” A focus will be the importance of soil health to our food supply and all of agriculture. Ag Day is…
Almond Board Nitrogen Budgeting Video
…budgeting nitrogen applications helps growers reduce input costs, meet regulatory requirements and maintain environmental stewardship. To help almond growers budget for nitrogen applications, the Almond Board of California has put…
Cyberspace, the New Battleground
…in for Cathy Isom today, Daniel Lee tells us how cyberspace is becoming the new battle ground in the war to bring the lowest prices to consumers. Cyberspace-the New Battleground…