…and ranchers in California, so it’s only natural that we are committed to supporting the hard-working flower farmers in California today, many of whom are alumni.” The California flower industry…
Almond Assessment Increase Approved
…Board of California (ABC) to increase the assessment from 3 cents per pound to 4 cents per pound for a three-year period beginning with the current 2016–17 almond crop. The…
Food Prices Down as Biodiesel Production Grows
…than ever. The National Biodiesel Board says: “More biodiesel production helps the food supply, despite what opponents incorrectly claim.” Biodiesel production has grown steadily most years since Congress enacted the…
Cardiovascular Disease and Red Meat Consumption
…other research while this analysis was conducted from the American Egg Board-Egg Nutrition Center, Beef Checkoff, Coca-Cola Foundation, National Dairy Council, National Institutes of Health, Pork Checkoff and U.S. Department…
The California Kitchen: Carrot fritters
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing carrot fritters with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 Cup Flour 3 Eggs 1 cup…
Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board Appointments Named
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the appointment of 39 members to the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board. All 39 appointees will serve 3-year terms. Newly appointed members representing cattle…
Santa’s Reindeer Cleared for Entry Into California
California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones has granted a 24-hour permit clearing all brand inspection and health requirements for nine reindeer scheduled to visit California on the evening of December…
Final Environmental Documents for WaterFix Released
…the Delta’s ecosystem and a vital water supply for California.” The Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) describe environmental impacts that could arise from modernizing California’s…
Conservation Districts to Lead Record 25 RCPP Projects in 2017
…of funding to address manure and mortality management challenges has been quite limited over the past few years,” said Tim Riley, KCD’s district coordinator. “The Kent Conservation District Board of…
State Water Project Allocation Increased to 45 Percent
…Director Mark Cowin. “But the faucet can shut off suddenly and leave us dry for a sixth year in a row. Drought always looms over California, so we must use…
CA Produce Shows Low or No Pesticide Residue
Tests on produce collected by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) indicate the vast majority of fruits and vegetables available for sale in California meet stringent pesticide safety standards….
CDFA / USDA to Host Joint Summit on Healthy Soils
The public is invited to a Soils Summit hosted by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) on healthy soil and…
USDA Invests in Innovative Conservation Partnerships
…improving fish and wildlife habitat. See the full list of 2017 projects spanning the country, impacting almost every state in the nation and Puerto Rico. In California, NRCS is investing…
Almond Matters: Control Winter Weeds
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A. Corporation, almond producers are well into planning and prepping orchards for next season. One important step during winter is to…