Think “Valentine’s Day flowers,” and the first one that comes to mind is … lilies? Daisies? Tulips?Hey, why not? Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, …
California Preliminary Grape Crush Report
The 2016 crush totaled 4,196,723 tons, up 8.5 percent from the 2015 crush of 3,868,459 tons. Red wine varieties accounted for the largest share of all grapes crushed, at 2,255,300 …
USDA Announces Recommended Decision on California Federal Milk Marketing Order
February 22, 2017, Public Meeting Set in Clovis, California The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced its recommended decision to establish a California Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) that was …
APHIS Extends Comment Period for Proposed Rule on Importation of Hass Avocados From Colombia
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is extending the comment period for a proposed rule that would allow the importation of Hass avocados from …
Year of the Pansy
Cathy Isom tells us about the flowers getting special recognition this year and why you’ll want to include them in your own garden. That’s coming up on This Land of …
Rural Hospitals Fear Cuts
Rural Hospital leaders told lawmakers this week that they are facing challenges to stay open for rural residents. Lawmakers said they are trying to find ways to protect and even …
February WASDE Report Released This Week
The U.S. Department of Agriculture released its February World Ag Supply and Demand Estimate (WASDE) report this week. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s …
Tyson Foods Tied to Price-Fixing Lawsuit
Tyson Foods said this week it recently received a subpoena from federal investigators, likely tied to an investigation in which Tyson and other companies are alleged to have conspired to …
Organic Welfare Rule Delayed
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it is delaying implementation of a controversial new rule on animal welfare standards for organic livestock and poultry. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …
Agri View: Political Winds
Everett Griner talks about a look at the political changes ahead for farmers in today’s Agri View. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk …
Almond Board: Pollination
As almond growers are getting ready for pollination, Director of Agricultural Affairs for the Almond Board of California, Bob Curtis, says at the field level, best management practices are critical. …
The California Kitchen: Spinach Risotto
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing spinach risotto with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026CIR …
Slump in Farmland Values Continues
By Cortney Cowley, Economist and Matt Clark, Assistant Economist FOURTH QUARTER 2016 Farmland values and cash rents declined moderately in the fourth quarter of 2016. Bankers across the Tenth District …
Planners Report on Implementing Groundwater Law
With a key deadline approaching, people involved in groundwater management say cooperation will be needed to accomplish goals set forth in the 2014 Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …