…to produce approximately 800 kilowatts of renewable electricity annually, enough to power 600 homes. Additional digester projects are in various stages of development in California. For more information on those…
Back to the Future? H-2A Program Growth
The H-2A program has grown exponentially over the last seven years, especially in California, showing history repeating itself in the agriculture labor sector. The H-2A program allows employers to hire…
Almond Board: Marketing Session at Almond Conference
…partner of the Almond Board, Buddy Ketchner, to learn more about the session. Hear the report here: almond-conference-marketing-session Get more information about the Almond Conference at www.almondconference.com. From the Almond…
Agri View: Water War
…nothing new. But this one has lasted for decades. We have had 142 water wars between the states. Texas and Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska, California and Oregon. They just keep…
The California Kitchen: Green Beans
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Green Beans with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 lb Bacon ½ Onion ½ lb…
Environmental Education Grants to Conservation Organizations in California
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded a total of $244,428 in environmental education grants to the Plumas Audubon Society in Quincy, Calif., Education Outside in San Francisco, Calif., and…
National Organic Standards Board Appointments
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack appointed five new members to the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB), adding valuable perspectives to the 15-member advisory board. Appointees will begin their 5-year service on…
Safer, More Effective Pest Management
…include: The Regents of the University of California, Santa Cruz, Calif., $497,965 University of Florida, Gainesville, Fla., $472,506 Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kan., $499,999 Michigan State University, East Lansing, Mich.,…
The California Kitchen: Stuffing
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing stuffing with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 Qt Bread Crumbs 2 Cup Chicken Stock…
NFU Backs American Food for American Schools Legislation
…his concern that the Buy American provisions were not being enforced in California schools. “Providing USDA with greater authority to enforce farm-to-school lunch programs will help connect more students with…
Voice of Corn Farmers Amplified at NAFB
…includes the following 2017 NAFB Board of Directors: President: Max Armstrong, WGN Radio and Penton Agriculture President Elect: Tom Cassidy, Ag Radio Network, Inc. Vice President: Lorrie Boyer, KSIR Radio…
Schools partner to Share Love of Ag Education
by Jennifer Ray, California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom California public school students learning about agriculture through an activity called “Solution Soup,” which also teaches children how to convert…
Regional Psyllid Quarantines Still a Possibility
California citrus programs are still looking to split the state into regions when it comes to Asian citrus psyllid quarantines. The Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program (CPDPP), operated by…
The California Kitchen: Gravy
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing gravy with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 3 Cup Water ½ Cup Beef Stock ¼…