…enrolled under previously administered programs. Nationwide, 96 percent of soybean farms, 91 percent of corn farms, and 66 percent of wheat farms elected ARC. 99 percent of long grain rice…
The Western View: Saving Butterflies
…time that GMO corn was introduced, and one study indicated that GMO corn pollen could the culprit. There was an outcry but further study showed the risk was small and…
The Western View: Label for GMO Foods
…them there is a real-life benefit of GMO crops. According to the National Farm Bureau, more than 90 percent of U.S. corn, cotton and soybeans are produced using biotechnology. U.S….
The California Kitchen: Cherry Tart Crumble
…Brown Sugar 1 pinch Salt Vegetable Shortening 1 Egg Filling 2 Cup of Pitted Cherries 2 Cup Granulated Sugar 1/2 Cup Water ½ C Corn starch To get the cooking…
Vilsack: New Investments in Water Conservation, Resilience Across Drought-Stricken States
…of the Great Plains and supports nearly one-fifth of the wheat, corn, cotton and cattle produced in the United States. Through the creation of the National Drought Resilience Partnership, launched…
The Western View: Teosinte
…world. The leaves and stalk of Teosinte look like the plant that its descendants would become – it looks like a corn stalk with the typical long, pointed leaves. The…
The California Kitchen: Sweet Corn Bread
…Cup Fresh Corn 1.5 Cup Raw Cream 1.5 Cup Butter Melted 4.5 Cups Flour 4 Cups Cornmeal 1/2 Teaspoon Paprika To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen…
The California Kitchen: Bison and Corn Chili Relleno Casserole
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing California bison and corn chili relleno casserole with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 4 Pasilla/Poblano Chilis Blistered…
The California Kitchen: Southwestern Corn Succotash
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing California southwestern corn succotash with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 1 T Olive Oil 1/2 Onion Medium…
The California Kitchen: Crab Corn Chowder
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing California crab corn chowder with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 2 T Olive Oil 1 Onion Small…
The California Kitchen: Mexican Street Corn
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Mexican street corn with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: Corns In Husk Raw Butter Mayo Lemon Lime…
The California Kitchen: Chayote Calabacitas Southwestern Style Vegetables
…white Onion Small Dice 1.5 oz Red Bell Pepper 2 Minced Garlic Cloves 1 T Corn Oil 8 oz Corn Kernels 1 LB Chayote Diced Small 2 Anaheim Chiles Roasted,…
The Western View: The Farmer’s Daughter
…her family’s farm. Amanda Zaluckyj, creator of the Farmer’s Daughter USA website, used new media to do this, with a blog that she updates frequently. She followed the family’s corn…
Water for Farms – a Briefing by the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC)
…alfalfa and corn silage—inputs for the important dairy and cattle industries—generate less revenue per unit of water. In the water-limited San Joaquin Valley, orchards grew from 34 percent to 40…