…be released for certain donations.” Those donations can be in the form of seed, transplants and even produce. Scott said they harvest some trials specifically to donate to local food…
Consumers See ‘Organic’ and ‘non-GM’ Food Labels as Synonymous
…more for apples labeled “non-GMO Project” and 40 cents more for apples labeled “USDA Organic.” Organizers say the results led them to conclude that consumers don’t distinguish definitions of the…
Western View: Proper Cowboy Hat Etiquette
…bears repeating; it just isn’t done. Except by grandkids; they are exempt from this rule, when it comes to grandpa’s hat. Boze says that Hat Rule #2 is iron-clad. Do…
Raisin Prices Offset by Lower Production
…tons out there. So, I don’t see this being a great revenue year for traditional raisin growers,” said Bitter. Some complications were somewhat expected after the long stretches of high…
Almond Board: Almond Leadership Program
We continue our series on the Almond Leadership Program by the Almond Board of California. Sabrina Hill talks with Cameron White of Sierra View Ranch, who is a past participant…
Finding and Eating Chicken of the Woods
…lemony, meaty taste. Some say it tastes like chicken, while others might describe it as having a crab or lobster-like flavor. For the most part, people don’t have any problems…
Food Evolution Explores GMO Concerns
…ensure food security for a continually growing global population. “We just have to tell the truth and we if we don’t tell that story, someone else is going to tell…
Watching Out for Black-Hearted Pomegranates
…clear and apparent, diagnosis of an infected pomegranate is difficult because of a lack of external symptoms. Faber said that with instances of black-hearted pomegranates, “you don’t see the damage…
Farmers in Wildfire Zones Assess Impact
…burning or affected by smoke. We don’t even know the full extent at this point. Everyone is now finally starting to take inventory and figure out what we can do…
Preparing to Evacuate During Wildfire? These Checklists Can Help
…thing to remember when preparing to evacuate is to protect your life first. “Don’t die trying to prepare your house before you leave,” said Yana Valachovic, UC Cooperative Extension director…
Edible Plants for Lazy Gardening
…Lazy Gardening When it comes to gardening if time is short or perhaps patience it’s probably best to choose edible plants that don’t require a lot of your attention. The…
UCCE Creates Ag Education Chair in Southern California
…was donated by the Orange County Farm Bureau; Napolitano matched the contribution through the presidential endowment fund. The Orange County Farm Bureau is housed at the UC South Coast Research…
Microsoft Investing in Rural Tech Jobs, Broadband Projects
…Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. A Microsoft executive said there are 23.4 million Americans living in rural communities who don’t have broadband coverage and the TechSpark program is going to focus…
Agriculture Changes Expected in KORUS Revisions
…services, intellectual property, investment, and farm produce, according to a South Korea-based newspaper. However, no further specifics on those trade categories were revealed. President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to…