…agricultural immigration program. Immigration policies appear to be one of the main issues affecting labor availability in agriculture. The agricultural industry as a whole, particularly in California, has been calling…
ARS Microscopy Research Helps Unravel the Workings of a Major Honey Bee Pest
…controlling the pest in honey bee colonies. The study was published on-line Jan. 15 and in today’s print edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. An image…
Western View: Can’t Farm Enough? Here’s your App
…decent wages with that game, if you’re good at it. I’m not talking about the Facebook game FarmVille – we’re way beyond that now. There are at least a dozen…
Federal Government Reopens for Now
…in the future will call for drastic action, “as everyone knows I have a very powerful alternative but I’m not going to use it at this time.” The announcement comes…
How to Harvest Your Chamomile Plant
In the third and final part of her series, Cathy Isom tells you how to harvest your chamomile plant. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. How to Harvest…
USDA Seeking Public Input on Wetland Determination Guidance
…not impacted by the lapse in appropriations. Those interested in participating are encouraged to review and comment on the interim final rule on the Federal Register. Comments may be submitted…
Almond Update: Irrigation Evaluations Available for Growers
…their local RCD and irrigation company. Cooper also previews some irrigation videos they are producing in conjunction with their Irrigation Improvement Continuum. Listen to the full interview. Almond Update: Irrigation…
The California Kitchen: Haricot Verts Untamed
…www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on Roku, Amazon Fire, Google TV and apple TV Follow Albert on: Facebook, LinkedIn: Albert J. Hernandez the Untamed Chef IG:…
A ‘Hot’ Addition to Medley Packaging
…and carrots. Consumers can now find a medley of hot peppers in stores. Cabo Diablo Hot Pepper Medley is a new product from Central Coast growers Jacobs Farm Del Cabo. The pack…
USDA to Reopen All FSA Offices – Extends MFP Payment Deadline to Feb. 14
The United States Department of Agriculture in Washington D.C. USDA announced it will reopen all of its Farm Service Agencies despite the ongoing government shutdown. Last week, USDA announced it…
Growing Challenges to Obtaining Enough Organic Seed
Regulations from the National Organic Program (NOP) dictate that organic producers must use organic seed when commercially available. However, as organic farms continue to increase in size and number it…
The California Kitchen: Teriyaki Roasted Orange Roughy
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Teriyaki Roasted Orange Roughy with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: In a Saute Pan add……
SV Ag Tech Summit Focusing On The Present
…about all they can achieve with new tools and new thinking.” Again the summit is March 26 and 27 at Hartnell College in Salinas. Find out more information at SVAgTechSummit.com….
Weed Identification Tools and Tips
Identifying what type of weeds are showing up on a farming operation is the most important step in formulating a management strategy. When a new type of weed begins to…