The new Global Communications Department at the Almond Board of California is built to maximize the grower’s assessment dollars by dispersing research and maintaining the almond industry’s image. Department head…
Water Works: Maximizing Soil Moisture
…universities and research companies across the U.S. and we’ve seen consistent yield increases of about five to ten percent across the board,” Obear said. Obear offered some of the details…
Cotton Growers Prepare for 2018 Producer Information Exchange Tour
The National Cotton Council’s Producer Information Exchange Program is coming back to California this month, allowing cotton growers from other regions of the U.S. to see how production works in…
PMA Exhibitors Stock Monterey Foodbank Shelves
A number of exhibitors from (PMA) Foodservice Conference and Expo held July 28-29 in Monterey, California, did their part to fight back against hunger by donating fresh fruits and vegetables…
Celebrating National Peach Month
…peaches bring good luck, wealth and protection. Peaches are commercially produced in 23 states. The top four states in peach production are California, South Carolina, Georgia and New Jersey. California…
NFU Urges Long-Term Trade Solutions in Farm Bill
In a letter to lawmakers, National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson emphasized the need to address agricultural economic hardships in the 2018 farm bill. The NFU Board of Directors…
The California Kitchen: Pressure Cooked Beef Bourguignon
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Pressure Cooked Beef Bourguignon with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 Lb Beef Chunks TT…
Celebrating National Avocado Day
…of a medium avocado). Eighty percent of the avocados eaten worldwide are Hass avocados, according to the Hass Avocado Board. They’re not only perennial, but they also have a long…
California has a ‘New’ Food Expo
…this California, and thinking about other California partnerships,” Ross said after her keynote address at the event. Organizers say the expo provides a platform that increases the commerce and connectivity…
Record-Breaking Heat Streak Hurting Crops
The unrelenting triple-digit heat streak in many valleys of California is starting to affect crops. Burford Ranch said last week that they are finally seeing the effects in the Central…
Agri View: Genetically, What is a Fruit?
…Spain. Not California. Not Florida. I read from a 3 page list of other uncommon, and mostly unknown, facts about fruits and vegetables. Those that everybody eat at one time…
Coalition Urges State Board to Reject ‘Unimpaired Flows’ Plan
…board’s proposal would have, and the need for the board to explore alternative methods that would help fish without the severe human cost of its current approach,” California Farm Bureau…
The California Kitchen: Perfect al dente 1 Minute Vegetables
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Perfect al dente 1 Minute Vegetables with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Perfect al…
The California Kitchen: Sauce Bolognese
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Sauce Bolognese with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 5 T Garlic Infused Olive Oil 1…