For a lot of our farmers here in California, this is about the time of year when we stand back with pride and a little relief that the harvest is …
Calif. Tests Show Low or No Pesticide Levels in Many Fruits and Vegetables
Tests on produce collected by the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) indicate the vast majority of fruits and vegetables available for sale in California meet stringent federal pesticide safety standards. …
The Western View: Connecting Farmers
There’s a new place to hang out online, and it’s just for people involved in agriculture. It’s call agfuse.com and is a free social media tool created specifically to connect farmers …
Weed War-Part 1
In the first part of her series Cathy Isom tells us how to lay the groundwork to win the war on weeds. Weed War-Part 1 Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch …
Agri View: Crop Reports
Everett Griner talks about the size of crops in today’s Agri View. Crop Reports Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy …
DuPont Pioneer Awards Nearly $200,000 in Local Grants
Forty-nine schools and local organizations have received nearly $200,000 in community investment grants from DuPont Pioneer in 2015. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For …
The California Kitchen: Black and Blue Grilled Rib Eye Steaks
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing black and blue grilled rib eye steaks with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
“Growing Together,” from the Growing California Video Series
The next segment in the Growing California video series, a partnership with California Grown, is “Growing Together,” a profile of closely-knit farmers flourishing in the Central Valley. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …
Federal Pesticide Changes Mirror California Rules
New pesticide regulations issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency mean state regulations will need to change to harmonize with the federal rules—but in California, observers expect those changes to …
Forces Combine to Shorten Pistachio Crop
California pistachio harvest is in full swing, but as nuts are shaken from the trees and collected, some growers report blanking, or shells that contain no nuts, contributing to a …
Lance Greig Wins “It’s All in the Sauce” Contest
It was announced that Lance Greig of San Juan Bautista won the “It’s All in the Sauce” contest at the 7th Annual Testicle Festival held in Watsonville on Saturday, September …
Healthy Lawn-Part 2
In the second part of her series Cathy Isom helps us answer the question….to seed or over-seed when it comes to caring for your lawn in the Fall. Healthy Lawn- …
Water Lost in Storm Runoff Substantial
It’s hard to estimate how much water winter flooding of ag land could add to aquifers, but the amount of storm water lost during those months is staggering. Sponsored ContentCIR …
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review October 9
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review: Expanding trade, talking to Congress about …