…growth, addressing water availability issues, increasing food production, finding new sources of energy, mitigating climate variability and ensuring food safety. To learn more about NIFA’s impact on agricultural science, visit…
The California Kitchen: Tortillas
…cup water 3 tablespoons olive oil To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. AgNet Mexican Food Christmas 4 For this and many more of…
Report on Investments to Grow the Rural Economy
…supporting more than 791,000 jobs. Provided $13.9 billion for 5,825 water and wastewater projects, providing safe water to 19.5 million rural residents. Under the leadership of Vilsack, Rural Development and…
Greater Flexibility on Using Phosphorus from Manure
…important to plant growth. But applying too much manure can lead to excess phosphorus that ends up in lakes, rivers, ponds, and other water sources, degrading their quality. The idea…
4-H and NASA Partner on Space Age STEM Curriculum
…for the best and brightest scientists and extension personnel have resulted in user-inspired, groundbreaking discoveries that are combating childhood obesity, improving and sustaining rural economic growth, addressing water availability issues,…
Sustainability and Collaboration Focus for Yara
Sponsored Content Yara North America chatted with AgNet West at this year’s Almond Conference. The company talked about a new water sensor that stresses their sustainability focus and the importance…
The Western View: As the Pendulum Swings
…the President’s desk could change the water picture for California Agriculture. The mere fact that it got on Obama’s desk is a sign of the times, a tick of the…
The California Kitchen: Masa Dough
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing masa dough with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 4 cups Masa Harina 3 Cups Water…
Funding for Food, Energy, and Water Systems Research
…energy and water systems interact, and how they can be sustained. This funding is made available through Innovations at the Nexus of Food, Energy and Water Systems (INFEWS), a federal…
Organic produce growers sought for research study
…at the Western Center for Food Safety at UC Davis. The researchers will visit participating farms eight times over the 2017-2018 growing season. “We will collect produce, water, soil and…
Poinsettia Care
…room at night (55 to 60 degrees F is ideal) to extend the blooming time. Examine the soil daily and water only when it feels dry. Always water enough to…
The California Kitchen: Tamales
…Cup Vegetable Shortening 1/2 Cup Water 1 T Salt 3 T Vegetable Oil 1/2 lb New Mexico Chiles 1 Spanish Onion Diced medium 10 Oz Pork shoulder 3/4 QT Beef…
Funding for Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research
…user-inspired, groundbreaking discoveries that are combating childhood obesity, improving and sustaining rural economic growth, addressing water availability issues, increasing food production, finding new sources of energy, mitigating climate variability and…
Water Bill with Drought Relief on President’s Desk
…projects. The water bill directs $30 million to desalination projects, $150 million to water recycling and water conservation projects, $335 million to groundwater and surface storage projects and $43 million…