Fire Blistered Asparagus A LA Plancha In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Fire Blistered Asparagus A LA Plancha with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what…
New Tree Nut Processing Laboratory Unveiled at Fresno State
…with equipment they would encounter in the industry. “We’ve brought in donated almond, walnut, pecan, and pistachio processing equipment and we’ve set it up in a small-scale lab to allow…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Continues Getting Closer to President’s Desk
…in March. The letter was co-signed by nearly 40 organizations including the California Fresh Fruit Association, Western Growers, and California Citrus Mutual. Altogether, the bill has been endorsed by more…
Cotton Acreage Up with Record Prices But Short of Potential Due to Water
…condition of California water supplies. According to the preliminary planting intentions survey conducted by the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association (CCGGA), cotton acreage is expected to be approximately 132,000…
Combating Viruses in Cacao Plants
…Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. Combating Viruses in Cacao Plants Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker…
Voluntary Agreements for Delta Water Established in MOU
…in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta watershed. Several of the water agencies impacted by the MOU have praised the development as positive progress in addressing water supply challenges. “The program…
Snow Levels and Water Conditions at Comparable Levels to 2013 and 2015
California Department of Water Resources (DWR) personnel have indicated that current snow levels and water conditions are similar to those seen during the height of the last drought. During the…
Origin of Livestock Rule for Organic Dairy Finalized by USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has finalized the Origin of Livestock rule for organic dairy production. USDA’s National Organic Program (NOP) will oversee the new rule, which has been…
Increased Demand for Raisin Varietals in 2021 Winemaking
According to the California Final Grape Crush Report, the total tons crushed of raisin type varieties was up 225 percent from the year prior. Manager of Central Valley Operations for…
When to Harvest the Tastiest Strawberries You’ve Ever Grown Before
…get overripe before picking. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. When to Harvest the Tastiest Strawberries You’ve Ever Grown Before Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products…
Center for Land-Based Learning Brings Agriculture to Urban Students
…people looking to learn new skills and work within the industry. The FARMS program focuses on exposing students from mostly urban areas of California to various career paths available to…
Additional Payments for Livestock Producers Affected by Drought and Wildfire
…more than 100,000 applications totaling nearly $670 million in payments to livestock producers under LFP for the 2021 program year. Congress recognized requests for assistance beyond this existing program and…
Organic Production Priorities Outlined During Farm Bill Hearing
…Farm bill supported programs such as the Organic Certification Cost-Share Program, Organic Research and Extension Initiative, Organic Data Initiative, have been essential in supporting the organic sector. Batcha expressed appreciation…
Rep. LaMalfa: Budget, Hearings on Climate Change “Won’t Put Food on the Table”
…and serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley and now divides her time between California and North Dakota….