2016 California Almond Forecast Up 7.9 Percent California’s 2016 almond production is forecast at 2.05 billion meat pounds, up 2.5 percent from May’s subjective forecast and up 7.9 percent from …
Western View: Rodeo Time in Salinas
Are you looking for something special to do this month? If your calendar has a clear spot during the third week of July, you might want to consider spending a …
Farm City Newsday Podcast for July 6
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe Sponsored ContentParka Helps California Citrus Growers Protect Fruit Quality and PackoutSeptember 4, …
Monitoring Anthracnose After Wet Spring
Almond orchards that saw a wet spring might need to start monitoring anthracnose pressure a little more closely, especially if they see the same weather next season. Sponsored ContentParka Helps …
NOW Pressure Looks Low in Almonds
The increased rain we saw this winter, compared to previous years, may help control NOW pressure in almonds this season. Advisors warn however that growers can’t get complacent. Sponsored ContentParka …
Senate to Vote on GMO Bill
Action is expected at any time on the latest GMO bill. The Senate is scheduled to vote Wednesday on whether or not to move ahead with cloture on the compromise …
California Water Alliance Changes Initiative Plans
There’s a stall in a movement to change California water policy. The California Water Alliance is pulling back its signature gathering campaign in order to change the wording on its …
World Food Prize Honors
The World Food Prize honors outstanding individuals who make vital contributions to improving the quality, quantity or availability of food throughout the world. Cathy Ism tells us about the sweet …
Agri View: Pesticide Use and Losing Ability to Produce
Everett Griner talks about pesticide use and farmers losing their ability to produce in today’s Agri View. Sponsored ContentParka Helps California Citrus Growers Protect Fruit Quality and PackoutSeptember 4, 2026CIR …
The California Kitchen: Pistachio Pesto
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing pistachio pesto with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: Sponsored ContentParka Helps California Citrus Growers Protect …
Commission Announces New Executive Director
The California Wheat Commission is pleased to announce that they have the new Executive Director of the Commission effective June 20, 2016. Sponsored ContentParka Helps California Citrus Growers Protect Fruit …
Vermont GMO Labeling Law in Effect
Despite years of lobbying and pressure from food and agriculture groups, Vermont’s GMO labeling law took effect Friday. However, the law may be short lived with action in the U.S. Senate …
Brexit Could Bring Market, Policy Impacts for U.S. Grains
Britain’s decision last month to leave the European Union could have both market and trade policy effects on the U.S. grain industry, though the U.S. Grains Council says exactly how …
Lawsuit Filed Against Hormel’s “Natural” Products
The Animal Legal Defense Fund is suing Hormel Foods over Hormel’s labels describing some pork products as “natural,” claiming the labels are deceiving to customers. Sponsored ContentParka Helps California Citrus …