In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Perfect Asparagus with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 16 Asparagus Tips 3 T Olive Oil …
Common Raised Garden Bed Mistakes
Cathy Isom has some important tips about some common garden mistakes with raised garden beds. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Some mistakes made in the raised bed’s …
Poultry Show Cancellations Continue Amidst Virulent Newcastle Outbreak
Poultry show cancellations continue to be announced in response to the outbreak of virulent Newcastle disease (VND). Since May 2018, a VND outbreak has had a devastating impact on poultry …
Stolen 4-H Goats Recovered
Detectives with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Ag Task Force (ATF) have arrested 75 year old Manuel Hernandez of Fresno. He has been booked into the Fresno County Jail for possession …
Some California Avocados Recalled Voluntarily
Some California avocados are being recalled out of ‘an abundance of caution’. Henry Avocado Corporation announced this past weekend they are voluntarily recalling California avocados they packed and distributed to six states. Both conventional …
Deciphering the Walnut Genome
California produces 99 percent of the walnuts grown in the United States. New research could provide a major boost to the state’s growing $1.6 billion walnut industry by making it …
California Seed Association Works to Ensure Future Success of the Industry
The California Seed Association (CSA) recently held its 79th Annual Convention in Carlsbad where members gathered to hear important updates on what is happening in the industry and discuss priorities …
Dairy Producers Previously Enrolled in the Livestock Gross Margin Program Now Eligible for 2018 Margin Protection Program
Retroactive Enrollment Begins March 25 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that dairy producers who elected to participate in the Livestock Gross Margin for Dairy Cattle Program (LGM-Dairy) now have the opportunity …
Rare Southern California Rain Sets Up Avocados
Southern California coastal growing areas usually see little of the winter and early spring rainfall in the state, but not this year. California Avocado Commission President Tom Bellamore agreed with …
Tips for Growing Raspberries
Cathy’ Isom has some helpful tips for growing raspberries in your own backyard. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Raspberries are hardy, cold tolerant, and easy to grow …
New Olive Contracts Being Offered to Offset Damage from Cancelations
Musco Family Olive Company is offering new olive contracts to help growers that are struggling with their next course of action after a recent cancellation of numerous contracts by Bell-Carter …
Honey Bee Colonies More Successful By Foraging on Non-Crop Fields
Honey bee colonies foraging on land with a strong cover of clover species and alfalfa do more than three times as well than if they are put next to crop …
Historical Joint Citrus Conference Sees Record Attendance in Riverside
The joint citrus conference that took place at the Riverside Convention Center in Riverside from March 10 through 15 saw record attendance from industry members from across the globe. The …
USDA Continues to Prevent African Swine Fever from Entering the U.S.
Provides New Resources to Raise Awareness of the Deadly Disease Last week, USDA-trained detector dogs played a major role in the seizure of roughly 1 million pounds of pork smuggled from China …