…CFBF will actively fight for “farmer-led solutions” when it comes to work surrounding “science for agriculture, communities, and the environment.” He is set to speak with American Farm Bureau President…
NRCS California Announces New State Water Quality Specialist
…license since May 2010. “Water resource protection has been a high priority and an important motivation for conservation work on private lands in every area where I have worked,” says…
2020 Mummy Shake Video Contest Winner Announced
https://www.youtube.com/embed/mx2iRQgjl5o The Almond Board of California (ABC) has announced the winner of the 2020 Mummy Shake Video Contest. This year’s winner is the Kennard-Hall family of Rancho Viejo Farms in…
Grow Edible, Culinary, and Medicinal Herbs in a Windowsill Garden
…for an area that isn’t going to be disturbed by children or animal companions. The best boxes to use are plastic because they are low maintenance and tend to harbor…
New Pollinator Species to Become Available in California
…different pollinators that they work with. The company specifically works with different bumblebee species. “The pollinators that we’re working with, we started with greenhouse pollination of hydroponic tomatoes. Bumblebees are…
The California Kitchen: Brown Butter Candied Sweet Potatoes
…visit: 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…
New Virtual Desktop Audits Program Available to Leafy Greens Producers
…amount of in-person contact required to complete LGMA audits. Through the program, handlers can answer audit questions and upload supporting documents at their convenience. Growers and handlers can also share…
Representative David Scott to Lead U.S. House Agriculture Committee
…Agriculture Committee,” Costa said in a statement. “In order to address the issues facing American agriculture, I’m committed to working with him. His 18 years of experience on the committee…
Almond Update: National Names Headline General Sessions Next Week
…of Global Communications Daren Williams said former U.S. Trade Representative Darci Vetter and former USDA Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden will discuss the global agricultural scene and how the events of…
Best Mushroom Growing Kits for the Beginning Gardner
…by Willow Mountain Mushrooms is an indoor mushroom growing kit that doesn’t require any lighting and comes with everything you need. It contains detailed instructions, spawns, and enough casing layers…
Almond Matters: 2021 Crop Preparations
…be a viable option for growers. “Drip system doesn’t work so well, but with micro-sprinklers, you can at least get the pattern of the sprinkler system to incorporate into the…
Bee Species Prevented from Being Considered Fish Under CESA
…decision to classify bees as an endangered species. It was declared that the California Fish and Game Commission (Commission) does not have the authority to designate bumblebees as a candidate…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Bacillus thuringiensis, Commonly Known But How Does Bt Work
…lepidopteran pests like peach twig borer and diamondback moth. But how does Bt work? It’s a bacteria that lives in soil. How does that control insects? UC Cooperative Extension Biological…
Unique Tasty Veggie Called the Common Ice Plant
…region of Lanzarote. By Yummifruitbat – Own work, CC BY-SA 2.5, Link Common ice plant is one of those veggies that chefs love because it makes a unique addition to…