In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing rice pudding with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 Cup Arborio Rice 2 Cup Water…
National Honey Board Members and Alternates Named
…USDA encourages board membership that reflects the diversity of the individuals served by the programs. Since 1966, Congress has authorized the establishment of 22 research and promotion boards that are…
World Soil Day: Celebrating the Magic Beneath
…little attention from us. Now, however, we are working actively in California to remove excess carbon from our atmosphere while enriching soil fertility. Farmers throughout California are using techniques such…
The California Kitchen: Pomegranate Smoked Salmon
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing pomegranate smoked salmon with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 4 each 4 OZ Salmon Steaks…
Winter Vegetable Harvest Gets Early Start
…said. Meanwhile, a warmer winter back east might help California growers. “If we get a cold winter here and it slows the growing, and they have a warm winter in…
Mediterranean Fruit Fly Quarantine Near Panorama City
…Agriculture (USDA), the Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner, and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) are working collaboratively to address the issue. The quarantine area in Los Angeles…
Stink Bug Could Infest by the Tens of Thousands
…the tens of thousands. Researchers are concerned about the impact the BMSB will have on California agriculture. Cooperative Extension specialist with the University of California at Berkeley, Kent Daane, recently…
Trade Group Suing Dr. Oz Over Fake Olive Oil Claims
…California or her vested interest in promoting California olive oils.” California olive oil special interests have coordinated a national campaign to spread false information about the purity of olive oil…
The California Kitchen: Spicy Pomegranate Pico De Gallo
…Olive Oil 1 Bunch Fresh Cilantro Salt/Pepper To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen For this and many more of these…
Feed Inspection Advisory Board Vacancies
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is announcing three vacancies on the Feed Inspection Advisory Board (FIAB). The board makes regulatory and enforcement recommendations to the department to…
The Western View: Escaping to Morro Bay
…and San Francisco. Its famous landmark, Morro Rock, is one of thirteen volcanic plugs along the central coast. It’s what remains of a volcano that helped build central California and…
Almond Board: Almond Conference Next Week
…Center. Register online and get more information at almondconference.com. From the Almond Board: Every year in December, the Almond Board of California hosts The Almond Conference, which provides opportunities for…
Spray and Move Still Spreading Psyllids
California citrus leaders say it’s evident that the industry is still spreading psyllids. The current system for controlling the spread of Asian citrus psyllids during shipments isn’t killing all of…
California Fighting Global Warming on the Backs of Dairy Farmers
New legislation in California has some fearing many dairy operators will leave the state. The law signed in September requires livestock operations in California to reduce methane emissions 40 percent…