…Rickert own and manage Prather Ranch (Shasta County), a diversified cattle and certified organic rangeland business. The business includes a feed yard, slaughter facility, retail meat and beef by-product outlets,…
Organic Avocado Production Increasing
Although still a small percentage of the industry, organic avocado production continues to increase. Organic Avocado Production Increasing At a recent avocado meeting, research showed a continued increase in organic…
The Western View: My Job Depends on Ag!
…and now we have some people afraid of our food. They’ll pay dearly for anything labeled organic and GMO-free, and turn their nose up at the conventionally grown product even…
Medfly Quarantine in Portion of San Diego County
…square mile per week. The new release area is approximately 59 square miles. In addition, properties within 200 meters of detections are being treated with an organic formulation of Spinosad,…
Positive Results Continue for Micro-sprinklers
Micro-sprinklers are continuing to prove beneficial for strawberry growers around the state for many different reasons. Several areas have already adopted the technology due to water restrictions and other trials…
Agri View: Organic Home Grown
Everett Griner talks about home grown organics are still increasing in today’s Agri View. Organic Home Grown…
Statement of Westlands Water District on the Introduction of the California Emergency Drought Relief Act of 2015
…water supply shortages caused by four years of extraordinary dry conditions have been exacerbated by the restrictions imposed on the operations of the federal Central Valley Project and the California…
Benefits of Strip-Till Corn Production for Dairies
…week and showed interested growers how the system works at four Central Valley dairies. Customer Accounts Manager Mike Winemiller says the system leaves organic matter and roots in between the…
Agri View: Pretty Food
Everett Griner talks about a new fad invading organic farming in today’s Agri View. Pretty Food…
Reducing Chemical Use, Keeping Efficacy
Research at a recent seminar showed organic and conventional growers the benefits of rotating treatments and having a true integrated pest management system. Reducing Chemical Use, Keeping Efficacy At the…
United States and Switzerland Streamline Organic Trade
…organic equivalency arrangement between the two nations will streamline organic trade, strengthen organic agriculture and support jobs and businesses on a global scale. “The U.S. organic industry has made significant…
Agri View: More Organic
Everett Griner talks about an unproved but still growing market in today’s Agri View. More Organic…
The California Kitchen: Beer & Broccoli White Cheddar Cheese Soup
…1 Cup Onion ½ Cup Carrot ½ Cup Celery 2 Cup Beef Stock 12 Fingerling Potatoes Broccolini 3 Cup Organic Pastures Raw Cream 1 Cup Creamy Beer 6.0 Alcohol Content…
The Western View: Jack London, Farmer
…He jumped into agriculture with the same energy and dedication he still gave to his writing, and experimented with organic farming and animal husbandry. He was a champion of more…