…farmers were expecting to plant 26.0 thousand acres of sweet potatoes in 2016, up 13 percent from the acreage planted last year. Sweet Potatoes – California farmers were expecting to…
Water Supply Allocation Announced for CVP
…Regional Director David Murillo. Reclamation determines the allocation of CVP water for agricultural, environmental, and municipal and industrial (M&I) purposes based upon many factors including hydrologic conditions, reservoir storage levels,…
Veterans Get “What’s Next?” Question Answered
USDA Helps Military Veterans Answer the Question, “What’s Next?” By: Brenda Carlson, Public Affairs Specialist, Farm Service Agency USDA Deputy Under Secretary Lanon Baccam talks futures in Ag for veterans…
Almond Growers to Play Critical Role in Solving Bee Loss Puzzle
…toxicity studies. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is now requiring data on the possible effects of these materials on young, developing bees in the hive. It will take time to…
Agri View: Farm-Raised
…the border until the shipments are proven to be free of residues from drugs that are not approved in the United States for use in farm-raised aquatic animals. The agency…
DWR Reaches Agreement Related to California WaterFix
…policy to protect our customers. We wouldn’t have reached agreement otherwise.” California WaterFix is a major project proposed by DWR and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation now in the environmental…
California Leopold Conservation Award® Seeks Nominees
…The California Leopold Conservation Award is possible thanks to generous contributions from The Harvey L. & Maud S. Sorenson Foundation, The Nature Conservancy, Environmental Defense Fund, American AgCredit, DuPont Pioneer…
The California Kitchen: Chocalate Gnache Infused CA Strawberry
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Chocalate Gnache Infused CA Strawberry with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 2 cup semi-sweet chocolate ½ cup…
Agreement to Raise California’s Minimum Wage Announced
…SEIU United Long Term Care Workers’ Union president Laphonza Butler; Burger King employee Holly Diaz; Senator Mark Leno; California Labor and Workforce Development Agency secretary David Lanier; United Domestic Workers…
CA Farmers Achieve More Air Quality Gains
…entered into 606 contracts with farmers who are voluntarily undertaking this work—the Agency invested $19 million and the farmers matched that—for a total of $38 million in 2015 alone.” NRCS…
Agri View: Pigweed Research
…the Environmental Protection Agency for permission to use the restricted chemical herbicide propazine on 3 million acres of cotton threatened by Palmer amaranth. The request was denied due to unacceptable…
Balance Key to State Water Management
…the western regional director at the National Marine Fisheries Service and it wasn’t a pleasant conversation,” Nelson said. “She thinks she is doing what is necessary for her agency and…
Fresno County District 4 Citrus Bloom
…control operators, and beekeepers must comply with the regulations covering the citrus/bee protection areas (California Code of Regulations Sections 6654 and 6656). Please contact Supervising Agricultural/Standards Specialist, Dana Taniguchi at…
The California Kitchen: Broccoli Potato Pancake
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing broccoli potato pancake with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 4 Cup Flour 1 T Baking Soda 1…
