Courtesy : Surendra Dara Some growers use sweet alyssum to promote biological defenses but a new dangerous agriculture pest to California is also showing to be attracted to the plant….
Agriculture Education Supported by CDFA
CDFA Awards More Than $240 Thousand to Support Agricultural Education Through the California Agricultural License Plate Program The California Department of Food and Agriculture has awarded $249,352 for three projects…
Governor Brown’s Budget Invests in Climate Smart Agriculture
…in California agricultural soils. CDFA is honored and pleased to have the opportunity to maintain these programs for the people of California. We already have success stories to share. The…
The California Kitchen: Sautéed Kale with NY Steak
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing sautéed kale with NY steak with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 3 T Rosenthal Basil Arbosana Olive…
Low-Risk Nut Theft Always Tempting
High-dollar nut theft is nothing new to California and officials say the low-risk involved will keep California agriculture familiar with the crime. Low-Risk Crime Always Tempting Tulare County held an…
Farmer Drone Rules
…the flight, and the persons on board the aircraft. Decision Flow Charts for Public Aircraft Operations (PDF) Public COAs For public aircraft operations, the FAA issues a Certificate of Waiver…
The California Kitchen: Untamed Brussels Sprouts
…to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Untamed Brussels Sprouts For this and many more of these recipes, visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream…
Almond Board: Winter Sanitation in Almonds
…of Agricultural Affairs, Bob Curtis says winter sanitation is very important. Winter Sanitation in Almonds From Almonds.com: The navel orangeworm (NOW) is the primary insect pest of almonds in California….
Spotting Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
There are a lot of stink bugs in California however spotting brown marmorated stink bugs is a little easier when you look for a distinctive identifier. Spotting BMSB in the…
Vilsack Urges Congress to Pass Wildfire Funding Fix
…grown longer, and the frequency, size and severity of wildland fires has increased. The 2015 fires stretched across federal, state and private land with Alaska, California, Oregon and Washington being…
Dairy Digesters Beneficial to Control Greenhouse Gasses
At the request of Dairy Cares, Ramboll Environ, formerly known as ENVIRON, prepared an analysis of the projects identified by the California Air Resources Board (ARB) to receive funds from…
The California Kitchen: Southwestern Market Squash
…California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Southwestern Market Squash For this and many more of these recipes, visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on…
Huanglongbing Test Not Ineffective
…(HLB) can test negative on the current test. University of California Davis professor Carolyn Slupsky says this is not because the test isn’t effective though, and the problem comes down…
CA Should View Automation as Supplement
Automation has replaced a lot of jobs in Midwest agriculture, but California agriculture might be a tougher industry to do the same. Automation as a Supplement California’s agriculture industry creates…









