…Retail buyers will purchase products from other states to keep their costs down as higher production costs will drive prices on California goods higher. He added, “California farmers compete with…
NFU and Farm Aid Looking for Help
…has access to good food from family farmers. Dave Matthews joined Farm Aid’s board of directors in 2001. For more information about Farm Aid, visit: http://farmaid.org/youtube Farm Aid’s performances are…
The California Kitchen: Sweet Potato Casserole
…T Brown Sugar 1 T Raw Butter 1 oz Molasses 8 oz Marshmallows Salt/Pepper To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen…
September Crop Production Report
…on an objective measurement survey conducted in California’s Central Valley from July 9 to September 1. The objective survey measurements indicated that fruit set and the average fruit size were…
USDA Seeks Nominees to the National Dairy Board
…appointees will replace producer board members whose terms expire Oct. 31, 2016. USDA will accept dairy producer nominations from the following regions: Region 2 (California and Hawaii); Region 3 (Arizona,…
Improving SNAP Employment and Training Programs
…Assistant Secretary for the Economic Services Administration, Department of Social and Health Services, Olympia, Washington Pete Weber, Founder, Fresno Bridge Academy, Fresno, California (accompanied by Kim McCoy Wade, CalFresh Branch…
Bayer and Monsanto Boards to Meet Soon
…supervisory board is scheduled to meet this week to discuss the deal and Monsanto’s board will meet next week. Bayer announced “advanced negotiations” this week and a higher offer to…
The California Kitchen: Grandma Lydia’s Pressure Cooked Chili Verde
…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 on Roku, Amazon…
Governor Signs Ag Overtime Bill
California Governor Jerry Brown signed the ag overtime bill, Assembly Bill 1066, which will phase in new overtime rules for agricultural employees over the next four years. The bill was…
Proposals for Delta Habitat Restoration
First-of-its-Kind Request for Proposal Invites Non-Governmental Participation In an effort to quicken the pace of habitat restoration in California’s biggest estuary, the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) invited private…
Agri View: Pecan Marketing Order
…Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Texas. A final rule implementing the program will be published in the Aug….
The California Kitchen: Seared Kiwi with Bourbon Chocolate Ganache
…Olive Ranch Orange Arbosana 2 Kiwis ½ Lb. Semi-Sweet Chocolate 1/2 Cup Cream 1 T Bourbon To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. California…
National Mango Board Members Named
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has appointed six members to serve on the National Mango Board for three-year terms beginning Jan. 1, 2017, and ending Dec. 31, 2019. The members include…
California to Receive About $6 Million from USDA Grant Program
…million for projects benefiting California. Public and private grantees will provide matching investments, bringing the total value of support across the country to $59 million. The USDA investment is made…