…places in the field. It has proved especially beneficial to California’s grape farmers. It carries a heavier load, which extends its use significantly. Here is a major point. You don’t…
Farm Bill Delay Possible as Deadline Looms
…we actually need an extension.” Disagreements remain regarding conservation programs and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which is the biggest issue to resolve. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News…
The California Kitchen: Beer Cheese and Potato
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Beer Cheese and Potato with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: Yukon Potatoes × 6 Halves…
USDA Announces Investment to Expand Markets for Specialty Crop and Other Farmers
…Grant Program (SCBGP) Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP) Local Food Promotion Program (LFPP) Acer Access and Development Program (Acer) Federal State Marketing Improve Program (FSMIP) Source: USDA Agricultural Marketing Service…
Tariffs Cause Decline in August Almond Exports
The Almond Board of California recently released the August position report that showed a sizeable decrease in almond exports from a year ago. In 2017, there were 168,566,752 pounds of…
There were at least 35,000 acres of asparagus...Now you're looking at about 2,000 acres.
Jeff Klein, California Asparagus Commissioner
The California Kitchen: Untamed Dijon Potato Salad
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Untamed Dijon Potato Salad with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1qt Cooked Baby Potatoes 1/2…
USDA Partners to Improve Water and Wastewater Infrastructure for Rural Americans
…commitment to rural people and the places they call home.” USDA is supporting investments in 120 infrastructure projects through the Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant program. It can…
Using Solar Energy to Dry Pomace Increases Potential for Other Uses
…collaboration between the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and UC Merced and was funded through the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, which looks to…
Organic Production Project to Evaluate Advantages of No-Till Farming
…big challenge there,” Mitchell noted. A total of $1.3 million in grant funding is being made available through the CIG program, $380,000 of which is going to University of California…
The California Kitchen: Vegetarian Lasagna
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Vegetarian Lasagna with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 Whole Tomatoes 2 Zucchinis 4 T…
California Navel Oranges Forecast to Rebound in 2018-19
…the 703 utilized groves, 11 were in Madera County, 126 were in Fresno County, 407 were in Tulare County, and 159 were in Kern County. 2018-19 California Navel Orange Objective…
Farm Bill Passage On-time Uncertain
…doesn’t end” if no agreement is made next week. The biggest difference is the House version’s inclusion of work requirements in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The work requirements are…
Agri View: Grape Production and Consumption
…you are talking about California grapes, that is almost correct. The grape industry is changing. In the first place, California is not the only place where grapes are grown. It…