…getting control of mite population in almond orchards and great potential in mechanical harvesting methods for table olives. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
Keeping The Table Olive Industry Alive Through Mechanization
Table olive industry members are looking to keep the crop competitive in California, with a push towards mechanization. Statewide Olive Extension Specialist Louise Ferguson explained that Musco Family Olive has…
Common Backyard Weeds That You Can Actually Eat
…omega-3 fatty acids. It blends well in a salad with feta cheese and olives. Before mowing over dandelions, cook these like spinach or dip in a tempura batter and fry. They are…
Almond Update: Resources from Industry Roadshow Still Available
…was we had one item that kept disappearing off the table. It was a guide for doing whole orchard recycling, a practice that a lot of growers are looking to…
Health Bite: Macronutrients 101
…fat and/or carbohydrates. Fat is 9 calories per gram, more than double carbohydrates and protein. Fat sources are nuts, butter, cheese, olives, and oils like olive, coconut, and vegetable. A…
New Cost Study Available for Organic Alfalfa Hay
…study includes a ranging analysis table that highlights profits over a range of prices and yields. The Sample Costs to Establish and Produce Organic Alfalfa Hay is available for free online. Information…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 05-17-21
…in the works for table olives and employers having the right to refuse property access. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Listen to…
UC SAREP Reinstates Grant Program with $77,000 in Awards
…variety of pilot projects from higher learning institutions and other organizations. Grant recipients include Fresno State, for a project to evaluate cover crops in table grapes and the effects on…
CRP Expansion to Provide Further Participation Incentive
…local organizations through USDA programs to bring new voices and communities to the table to help combat climate change.” CRP practices have a long history of sequestering carbon, reducing nitrogen…
Almond Girl Jenny: Using the Tools Available to Help the Industry
…think it’s even more important to be involved in social media, be involved in your commodity boards or your local farming organizations.” Having a seat at the table seems difficult,…
Recognizing the Importance of Farmers on National Ag Day
…the Table.” Over the last year, the invaluable work of the agricultural industry has been highlighted amidst the issues created by the COVID-19 pandemic. “On National Agriculture Day, we recognize…
New EPA Administrator Michael Regan Confirmed by Senate
…said in a statement. “I also want ensure that America’s farmers and ranchers have a seat at the table as the EPA considers their regulatory obligations and look forward to…
2019 Crop Report Shows More Than $50 Billion in Cash Receipts
…shows Fresno, Kern, and Tulare being the most valuable counties in terms of agricultural production. Production of olives, dates, barley, and squash demonstrated considerable increases in production. Oats, chili peppers,…
Legislation Introduced to Improve Cattle Market Transparency
…release. “This legislation will ensure farmers and ranchers have fair access to markets and are fully informed on pricing so they can continue to put food on the table in…