…to four Russian River tributaries to protect threatened species. Water users in the region including agricultural producers were affected. Invited speakers include: Charlton Bonham – California Department of Fish and…
Pricing Protein Supplement for Livestock Forage
Livestock producers should consider both nutritional needs and costs when it comes to protein supplements for forage during the winter. Rod Bain reports. Pricing Protein Supplement for Livestock Forage…
Managing Bud Failure Depends on Orchard Age
Bud failure has been more of an issue for almond producers this season in northern California and management differs, depending on the age of the orchard. Depends on Orchard Age…
Ending Nitrogen Applications in Walnuts
…Nitrogen Applications in Walnuts Cooperative Extension Tree Crop Advisor Kathrine Pope says as walnut producers prep their young trees for colder temperatures, nitrogen applications need to stop by the end…
Fresno County Agricultural Value Sets Record
…to examine changes in crop acreage and yields. Values in the report reflect gross values only and do not reflect net income or loss to producers. Additionally, the agricultural industry…
Mobile Irrigation Labs Help Save Water
USDAs Natural Resources Conservation Service is making house call site visits to help agricultural producers evaluate the efficiency of their irrigation systems. Mobile Irrigation Labs Help Save Water…
Weaker Milk Prices Expected in Coming Months
Several factors are putting downward prices on most milk class categories. Weaker Milk Prices Expected in Coming Months…
Dairy Farmers Explore Options in Feed Supplies
…milk production. “I always tell clients, ‘You can’t expense your way out of low milk prices,’” he said. “If they cut (feed) costs so significantly that they reduce their milk…
2014 Kern County Crop Report Up 12 Percent
…2014 are grapes, almonds, milk, citrus and cattle and calves, which make up more than $5 billion (66 percent) of the total value; with the top 20 commodities making up…
NOW Becoming Bigger Problem for More Crops
Navel orangeworm pressure continues to be high this year with the dry, warm temperatures and almond producers are not the only ones seeing this issue. NOW Becoming Bigger Problem for…
Japanese Journalists Get Look at U.S. Beef Industry
…multi-site ranch, is one of the top 10 commercial cattle operations in the country. “The ranch visits helped give the team confidence that U.S. cattle producers have detailed management practices…
The California Kitchen: Apple Pie Ice Cream
…Raw Cream 1 Cup Raw Milk ½ Cup Apple Juice 1 t apple Schnapps 1 Granny Smith Apple Diced Small 1 Vanilla Bean Split in half 1 Cup Flour 1…
The California Kitchen: Roasted Peanut Banana Clusters
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing roasted peanut banana clusters with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: ½ lb. Milk Chocolate Chips 2 T…
Hearing on Proposed California Federal Milk Order
Today, USDA is announcing that a hearing will be held on establishing a federal milk marketing order for the state of California. The initial proposal was submitted by a group…