The U.S. Department of Agriculture slightly increased the estimate for U.S. cotton production for the 2019 crop is its May report. While the export forecast has not changed, ending stocks…
Farming Incentives Required to Meet California’s GHG Goals
…Several initiatives such as the Healthy Soils Program, Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program, and the Alternative Manure Management Program have helped the agricultural industry to adopt new farming practices to…
Updated Allocations Bring Modest Increase for CVP Contractors
The Bureau of Reclamation has recently announced updated allocations for Central Valley Project (CVP) water contractors. The amount of rainfall that came through California during the month of April was…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 05-21-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the CFAP payment process for eligible producers, California almond…
Almond Update: Getting Closer to Off-ground Harvesting in California
The possibility of almonds to never touch the ground during harvest is getting closer for California producers. An entire session at the 2019 Almond Conference covered the developments towards bringing…
Foods That Will Happily Grow on a Balcony
If your living quarters don’t allow for a backyard garden but still provide a little space, such as a balcony, then you have the room to grow your own food….
Almond Matters: Another Rain Event Means Another Fungicide Treatment
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, growers are looking at another fungicide treatment for their orchards after the recent storm system brought varying levels of rainfall to…
Smoke Exposure Research in Grapes Begins Taking Shape
…groups in California, Oregon, and Washington came together to form the West Coast Smoke Task Force, which encouraged federal funding support to address important wildfire issues affecting grape production areas. …
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 05-20-20
Today’s show is filled with stories covering details of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, the underlying importance of improving broadband expansion, and how smoke exposure research could lead to predicting…
The California Kitchen: Butter Basted Peeking Duck Breast
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Butter Basted Peeking Duck Breast with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… Step 1 4 Duck…
The Underlying Importance of Improving Broadband Expansion
The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) continues efforts to assist rural Californians in gaining access to high speed internet. UC ANR has spearheaded multiple initiatives that…
How to Grow Oranges in Your Own Orchard
…16 feet apart with rows 16 feet apart as well. If you live in the citrus belt, which is the area from southern California to Florida, you can plant citrus…
Application Process for USDA Direct Payments Begins May 26
…Program (CFAP) which will provide up to $16 billion in financial support. “We did the best job we could to figure out mechanisms to determine rates for producer losses that…
Area-Wide Treatments Holding the Line for Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter
…implemented to curb the pest’s ability to spread Pierce’s Disease in vineyards. The management program has primarily focused on Fresno, Kern, Madera, Riverside, and Tulare counties. Courtesy: UC Riverside “For…