…but recommends that everyone get produce safety trained. From the Almond Board of California: Larger almond operations have a key compliance date just ahead. Jan. 26, 2018, is the initial…
Almond Matters: Orchard Protection Techniques
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, orchard protection techniques to combat pests such as navel orangeworm and peach twig borer rely on a multi-faceted approach. Courtesy: UC…
USDA Investing Millions in Wildfire Mitigation and Water Quality Projects
…Eureka in northern California. “Wildfires are a serious and on-going threat to forests and communities alike, as we’ve seen throughout California this year,” Dotson said. “Through these Joint Chiefs’ projects,…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 01-24-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. Water storage projects hit a bump in the funding-road and the California Farm Bureau Federation said…
The California Kitchen: Garlic Grilled Asparagus and Balsamic Syrup
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Garlic Grilled Asparagus and Balsamic Syrup with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 10 Individual Asparagus…
Classic Lunch Favorite Creamy or Nutty
…or with chocolate, Peanut Butter has been an American staple for generations. According to the Peanut Advisory Board, the average American school child will consume 15-hundred PB&J sandwiches by the…
TPP 11 Agreement in Place, Signing set for March
…Trans-Pacific Partnership, the agreement comes after talks in Japan this week, according to CBC News of Canada. With Canada now on board, with the approval of its agriculture sector, the…
The California Kitchen: Asparagus Tempura
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Asparagus Tempura with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 10 Individual Asparagus 1 C. Club Soda…
Farmers Union Releases Priorities for Farm Bill
…for farm programs in the farm bill and pass the legislation as soon as possible. The NFU Board of Directors recently passed a resolution to this effect, outlining requirements for…
USDA-APHIS to Review Research for Determination of Non-Regulated Status for Ultra-Low Gossypol Cottonseed
…The notice is at 82 F.R. 57426 and is available at the following link: — Go to https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/12/05/2017-26155/texas-aandm-agrilife-research-availability-of-petition-for-determination-of-nonregulated-status-of George LaCour, Louisiana cotton producer and Chairman of The Cotton Board said,…
Two Dairy Leaders Join Dairy Council of CA Board
…Dairy Council of California’s Board of Directors by Karen Ross, secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture. On his family’s farm in Tulare, California, Curti oversees operations for…
CCOF Annual Conference to Focus on Organic Hotspots
Registration is available for the California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) annual conference, Organic Hotspots: Revitalizing Rural America. The event is scheduled for February 22 and 23 at the Sheraton Grand…
U.S. Cotton Industry Contributions to Cotton USA Play Critical Role in Developing Export Markets
…for their support: the National Cotton Council; Cotton Incorporated; American Cotton Shippers Association; AMCOT; California Cotton Alliance; the Committee for Cotton Research; ICE Futures U.S.; Plains Cotton Growers, Inc.; Southern…
Arkansas Lawmakers OK Dicamba Ban
…faces a court challenge by the maker of the weed killer. The Legislative Council approved the Arkansas Plant Board plan to ban dicamba use from April 15 through October 31….