Ruben J. Arroyo, Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures, submitted the 2015 Kern County Crop Report to Kern County Board of Supervisors and Karen Ross, Secretary, California Department of Food…
CDFA Committee/Board Vacancies
…resident of the state of California and employed by a California egg company that is a registered California egg handler whose entire layer population is under 50,000. Individuals interested in…
Smelling Huanglongbing for Early-Detection
Another early-detection method being developed works by smelling huanglongbing infections in trees. This method detects the different scents plants give off. Researchers at the University of California, Davis have created…
The California Kitchen: Roasted Sweet Potatoes
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing roasted sweet potatoes with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: Sweet Potatoes 4 tbsp Garlic 2…
Succession Plans can Assure Farms Stay in the Family
…The Fedoras said it is worth it to hire a qualified estate attorney who is certified by the State Bar of California. “If you have a lot to lose, you…
Agriculture in the Classroom: Two Tulare County Teachers Team Up
Story by Jennifer Ray, California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom What happens when two very enthusiastic teachers meet at the California Agriculture in the Classroom Conference? For Julie Cates…
Shot Hole Borers Vanish From Avocado Trees
…after a certain period of time. The California avocado industry may have dodged a big bullet. The California Avocado Commission presented at the California Association of Pest Control Advisors’ annual…
Almond Board: Spatial Database Project
At the upcoming Almond Conference, the Almond Board is presenting a new spatial database project that puts California almonds on the map – literally. The Almond Board worked with Land…
Trade Wars Could Cost California 640,000 Jobs
A new editorial by the LA Times says California could lose 640,000 jobs if Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump would start trade wars as President. Rhetoric from both candidates is…
The California Kitchen: Brussels Sprouts
…directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it…
‘One-Two Punch’ of River Flow Plans Hits Rural California
…for additional fishery flows underline the need to expand California’s water supply to help buffer the impacts of drought. “The state board’s river flow plans threaten to sentence rural California…
USDA/NIFA Awards $4.7 M for Food Safety Outreach, Education
…$59,994 California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, Calif., $60,000 University of Georgia, Athens, Ga., $60,000 Kokua Kalihi Valley Comprehensive Family Services, Honolulu, Hawaii, $60,000 Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Ill., $146,893 Third…
U.S – Mexico Establish Committee to Support Organic Trade Partnership
…at www.usda.gov/organic. Image credit: (top left) Napa Valley, California: Hall Wines, Certified Organic vineyard with Bunny foo Foo in the background, May 12 2015 Napa Valley, California. Wollertz / Shutterstock.com…
Orchard Wood Recycling Offers Disposal Option
…of growers and dealers last week at Tallerico Farms in Manteca. The recycling project is being paid for by the Almond Board of California. In February, UCCE held a demonstration…