California wildfires continue to be a devastating yearly trend, but livestock grazing can provide an environmentally friendly approach to reducing the risks of fire. The weather patterns of California create…
Agri View: Agriculture Feeling the Pain
…suppose other industries are caught in this trap too.Agriculture seems to be the chief target. Chin’s efforts will take half billion dollars from California alone. It will take a long…
The California Kitchen: Smoked Clams Untamed
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Smoked Clams Untamed with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 8 Little Neck Clams (fresh and…
Latest Climate Change Assessment Illustrates Farming Challenges of the Future
The California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) recently released an updated climate change assessment detailing the expectations of future climate conditions in California. The report, California’s Fourth Climate Change Assessment, revises…
Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantine in Sacramento County
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has established an Oriental fruit fly quarantine covering 123 square miles in Northern California. The quarantine area includes much of Sacramento as…
The Western View: CRB Study in Ag Financial Issues
…regulations will increasingly impact California’s citrus industry. According to his figures, California citrus growers will pay an average of $701 per acre per year, or $203 million annually statewide. The…
The California Kitchen: Smoked Maitake Mushrooms
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Smoked Maitake Mushrooms with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1/2 Lb Smoked Maitake Mushrooms 4…
Water Works: Diverse Opposition to the State Water Proposal
…While water rights and usage often pit the interests of agriculture against urban centers, the proposal put forth by the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) has resulted in a…
Almond Update: Teeing It Up for FFA
The Almond Board of California’s 2018 Almond Leadership Program team will be teeing it up to help raise funds for California Future Farmers of America. Traditionally, the leadership team holds…
Canadian Business Council Says NAFTA Agreement Possible this Week
…be “harsh” and intensive.” The U.S. remains hopeful Canada can get on board quickly, but is ready to go ahead with just Mexico, for now, to avoid political pressures later….
Bayer CEO Says Monsanto Merger Still a Win-Win
…of the Monsanto takeover, the potential value creation for our shareholders, the attractiveness of the agriculture market, and the goals we communicated.” The California court awarded damages to a school…
8,000 Glyphosate Lawsuits Await Bayer
The California verdict against Monsanto has opened the door for what is estimated as 8,000 lawsuits against Monsanto, now being absorbed by Bayer. On a call with analysts and reporters,…
Celebrating National Peach Pie Day
…California, South Carolina, Georgia and New Jersey. While baking our own peach pie or enjoying it out with others, use the hashtag #nationalpeachpieday when posting on social media. I’m Cathy…
Almond Update: Free Irrigation Audits Available
Several Resource Conservation Districts’s around the state are teaming up with various groups to offer free irrigation audits for growers. The Almond Board of California is partnering with several groups…