…of dairy farmer cooperatives including California Dairies, Dairy Farmers of America and Land O’ Lakes. Additional proposals were submitted by the Dairy Institute of California, California Producer Handler Association and…
Warmer Winters Mean Less NOW Die-Off
Warmer winters are also contributing to the high navel orangeworm pressure that experts believe almond growers will see this year. As less moisture and higher, low-temperature thresholds continue from the…
The California Kitchen: Chocolate Banana Mousse
…mashed 2 Cup Cream 2 egg whites 1 vanilla bean 3 T sugar To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Chocolate…
New Phase of Band Cankers
Almond growers in the northern part of the state are noticing some abnormal cankers up high in their trees and experts say it’s a new phase of band canker they…
Drought Weather Increasing NOW Pressure
…Pressure Advisors are expecting high Navel orangworm pressure this year for almond growers. The Sacramento Valley saw an early biofix this season for the pest. Cooperative Extension Integrated Pest Management…
USDA Video: El Niño and Drought Relief
Brad Rippey, USDA Meteorologist explains how an early and strong El Niño could be sending rain to places that really need it. Rippey explains what is in store for California….
Checking Soil Profiles Sometimes ‘Best Tool’
Soil profiles can change over time. Advisors are seeing some weak areas in northern California orchards and checking your soil profiles first. Sometimes ‘Best Tool’ Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Emeritus…
The California Kitchen: Banana Walnut Ice Cream
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing banana walnut ice cream with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 3 eggs 3 Cup Sugar ½ Cup…
Wide Range of Hosts for Bagrada Bug
Courtesy : Surendra Dara The bagrada bug has spread across California, and the wide range of hosts for the bug is concerning to a lot of the state’s producers. Wide…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review July 31
Brad Rippey, USDA Meteorologist discusses California Drought A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In…
California Producers Reminded of Nearing Deadline to Submit Nominations for Farm Service Agency County Committees
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) California Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director, Oscar Gonzales, today reminded farmers, ranchers and other agricultural producers that they have until Aug. 3, 2015,…
The California Kitchen: Spinach and Bay Scallops Citrus Salad
…Bay Scallops 1 T Raw Butter Spinach Orange Segments Bravo White Cheddar Salt/Pepper To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Spinach…
California State Board of Food and Agriculture to Discuss Incentives for Greenhouse Gas Reductions
…practices and soil conservation provide opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and further California’s climate adaptation goals, “said Craig McNamara, president of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture….
Almond Board: Managing Rain During Harvest
There’s a possibility of rain toward the end of almond harvest season, and growers will need to manage things accordingly. Sabrina Hill has more in this week’s Almond Update. Almond…