…value is driving more than 1.2 billion supermarket pound sales annually – more than all other berries combined. California Strawberry Commission Senior Vice President Chris Christian says, “California strawberries are…
Potential Resistance Issue with Common Chickweed in Small Grains
…We looked at how the crop was performing. Mainly because there’s a lot of reasons why an herbicide application wouldn’t work,” Clark noted. “The big concern that we were hearing…
RMA Insurance Options for Specialty Crops, Organics
…of the most comprehensive risk management options available. “We want to make sure farmers and ranchers know about these very important insurance options. We invite specialty crop, organic, urban and…
Almond Update: Achievement Awards to Recognize Industry Contributions
…has a longstanding and direct involvement in the industry and that person should have a commitment to the industry,” said Jenny Nicolau, ABC Senior Manager of Industry Relations and Communications….
MSOB: Protein-Based Biocontrol from Unlikely Source
The basis of biological products can come from a variety of sources, including those that may not be obvious. Camel antibodies have actually been used as the foundation for a…
Alexis Taylor Advances Through Senate Agriculture Committee
The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry has advanced the nomination of Alexis Taylor as the next Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs for the U.S. Department of…
The California Kitchen: Ember Grilled Oyster Mushrooms
…of these recipes 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…
Ag Industry Disappointed by Newsom’s Signing of Card Check Legislation
Despite opposition from agriculture and business groups, Governor Gavin Newsom has signed the card check legislation AB 2183. Proponents of the bill such as the United Farm Workers (UFW) have…
ECP Program for Natural Disaster Assistance
When natural events like hurricanes come in and cause significant damage to farms, there are a few federal programs that may be able to help. One of which is the…
Almond Update: Keeping Trees Safe from Fungal Pathogens
There are 26 fungal species that can create problems for growers. Fungal pathogens such as Botryosphaeria, Ceratocystis, Diaporthe, Eutypa, and Phytophthora cause gumming and dieback in trees. Florent Trouillas, UCCE…
The California Kitchen: Bone Marrow Untamed
…many more of these recipes 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…
Developing Leadership in Agriculture from Diverse Backgrounds
…example of an FFA student that doesn’t come from an agricultural background. Her love of leadership, livestock, and personal development has helped her to succeed in the program. Despite not…
Officials Work to Develop Regulatory Response to New Citrus Disease
…go a long way in helping USDA and CDFA work together to come up with a regulatory response,” Hornbaker noted. “We’ll continue to have meetings with industry to inform them…
VofV: Linking Small Farmers and Scientists on the International Stage
…out more at WGA.com. Dr. Eugenia Saini, the Executive Secretary of Fontagro, joins the podcast to talk about her objective of strengthening public and private strategic alliances that enhance international…