…skills needed to become an astronaut that also help students succeed across the board. 4-H is NIFA’s flagship positive youth development and education program. The unique partnership with the Cooperative…
Sustainability and Collaboration Focus for Yara
Sponsored Content Yara North America chatted with AgNet West at this year’s Almond Conference. The company talked about a new water sensor that stresses their sustainability focus and the importance…
The Western View: As the Pendulum Swings
…the President’s desk could change the water picture for California Agriculture. The mere fact that it got on Obama’s desk is a sign of the times, a tick of the…
Summer Bee Loss Concerning, Remains Unknown
…in the winter. It’s cold, there’s less food, and just like us, bees are more likely to be sick in the winter.” At this year’s Almond Conference, vanEngelsdorp presented bee…
Chipotle Executive to Step Down Following Slow Growth
…Montgomery Moran(More-ran), a co-chief executive for Chipotle, will step down from his role while the company will also be making changes to its board of directors. Chipotle founder and co-chief…
The California Kitchen: Masa Dough
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing masa dough with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 4 cups Masa Harina 3 Cups Water…
Detector Dogs Funded to Protect Agriculture and Plants from Pests and Diseases
…to programs in California and Florida to enhance inspections and efficiently move products; Grapes: $860,690 to enhance surveys for grape commodity pests and diseases in 17 states and harmonize Grapevine…
Organic produce growers sought for research study
…survey. The study is voluntary and all locations and names will be kept confidential.” Eligible California farms must be certified as organic by the National Organic Program or California Certified…
The California Kitchen: Tamales
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing tamales with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 Cup Flour 1 Cup Masa Harina 1/4…
EPA to Reduce Diesel Emission
…West Coast Collaborative are leading the way on reducing harmful diesel emissions and advancing domestic economic development.” The 2016 grants will fund the following projects: California Air Resources Board (CARB):…
Water Bill with Drought Relief on President’s Desk
…for California. House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy of Bakersfield and Senator Dianne Feinstein of San Francisco negotiated the rider to the bill in an effort to help California as it…
CDFA Announces Vacancies
Nursery Advisory Board / Shell Egg Advisory Committee Six Vacancies on the Nursery Advisory Board The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Pest Exclusion Branch is announcing six vacancies…
Poinsettia Day
…a farmer from California, who is considered the father of the poinsettia industry. It was Ecke’s discovery of a grafting technique which causes seedlings to branch that allowed the Poinsettia…
Bayer/Monsanto Asks Soybean Growers for Support
…officer Robb Fraley and Bayer AG Board Member Liam Condon talked about the potential $66 billion-dollar acquisition of Monsanto with members of the ASA and the United Soybean Board at…