…(NRCS) is making sure that its people in the field are prepared to work with organic producers and those who want to get into organics. The agency has just released…
Trans-Pacific Partnership and Japan
…market for U.S. potatoes and potato products, which will benefit significantly from the TPP agreement. The United States enjoys a 78 percent share of the Japanese market, with imports totaling…
Prather Ranch Named 2015 California Leopold Conservation Award Recipient
…Leopold Conservation Award is made possible thanks to generous contributions from American Ag Credit, The Harvey L. & Maud S. Sorenson Foundation, The Nature Conservancy, Environmental Defense Fund, The Mosaic…
WOTUS Guidance Would Result in Continued Confusion
…implement this rule and initiate a new, more responsible, balanced and lawful rulemaking.” According to the letter, if the Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers are allowed…
The California Kitchen: Sweet Potato Lydia
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing sweet potato lydia with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 1 Lb. Sweet Potatoes ½ Lb. Brown Sugar…
The Sweetest Season is Now in Session in Placer County
One of Northern California’s most highly anticipated harvests begins this month, the sweetest season, as Placer County Owari Satsuma mandarins hit local markets and take center stage in a series…
USDA Launches New Conservation Effort to Aid Monarch Butterflies
…to as far north as Canada. Their populations have declined significantly over the past two decades. NRCS’ effort contributes to a multi-agency, international strategy to increase the eastern population of…
CDFA Wants You!
…and Next Generation Specialty Crop Farmers III. A. Research: Environmental Stewardship and Conservation III. B. Research: Plant Health and Pest Management For a description of each funding category, please reference…
USDA Reminds Dairy Producers of Nov. 20 Deadline
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Val Dolcini today announced that almost half of all dairy farms in America have made their annual elections for 2016…
The California Kitchen: Potato Gnocchi
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing potato gnocchi with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 1 Cup Flour 4 oz medium Sized Russet Potato…
The California Kitchen: Monterey Sausage Poutine
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing monterey sausage poutine with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 1 Sweet Potato Diced into Sticks/Fries, 4 Monterey…
Senate Passes Resolution to Withdraw WOTUS Rule
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the Public Lands Council appreciate the bi-partisan show of support in the Senate today against the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers’ “waters of…
Almond Board: Groundwater Recharge Project
The Almond Board is funding research into the possibility of using almond orchards to recharge groundwater. Almond Board Groundwater Recharge Research Almond Board of California Director of Sustainability and Environmental…
The California Kitchen: Potato Bacon Leek Bisque
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing potato bacon leek bisque with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 2 Waxy Red Potatoes 2 Cup Cream…
