In 2016 California’s farms and ranches received more than $46 billion for their output. This represents a decrease of about six percent compared to 2015. Despite this decrease, California remains…
Roof Rat Damage Causing Concern for Growers
Typically more of a problem in urban areas, roof rat damage is causing significant concern for farmers. According to University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UCANR) scientists, roof rats…
CDFA Works to Reinstate Emergency Pest Management Protocols
…the agency’s Plant Pest Prevention and Management Program. The appeal has been filed in the Third District Court of Appeal for California. The goal is to overturn the lower court…
Celebrating National Artichoke Hearts Day
…Artichoke Hearts Day. According to the California Artichoke Advisory Board, artichokes are a good source of antioxidants, vitamin C, folate and magnesium. The antioxidants in artichokes are very good for…
House Farm Bill Markup Delayed
…nutrition title handles the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), according to the Hagstrom Report. That decision means that Conaway will not meet his goal of holding a markup on the…
House Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan STRESS Act to Help Farmers
Lawmakers in the House this week introduced legislation to provide farmers with stress assistance programs. The Stemming the Tide of Rural Economic Stress and Suicide, or STRESS Act, seeks to…
The California Kitchen: Creamy Horseradish Sauce
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Creamy Horseradish Sauce with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: ½ C Horseradish (Paste) ¼ C…
Farm Bureau Compares Crop Insurance to Ad Hoc Disaster
…located in a specific part of the country may be eligible for ad-hoc disaster payments even if a loss was not experienced on the farm. Under crop insurance programs a…
Manage Almonds to Full Potential, Despite Freeze Damage
Determining exactly what freeze damage the almond industry will see from frigid temperatures during bloom won’t be possible until the end of the season, if at all. Yara’s Director of…
Almond Update: Monitor for Irrigation Timing
…The Almond Board of California has an irrigation calculator growers can use and there are upcoming workshops for producers. Head to Almonds.com for more information. About the Author Taylor Hillman…
The California Kitchen: Pickled Radish
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Pickled Radish with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 C Radish sliced thin 2 C…
Almond Matters: Foliar Disease Protection
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, the most effective means for foliar disease protection relies on careful monitoring combined with a management plan that alternates products to…
UCR Researchers Receive Grant to Improve Pollinator Health
Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research award will identify best management practices to protect bees UCR researchers conducting a field study on pollinator health at an almond field in California’s…
The California Kitchen: Asparagus Succotash
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Asparagus Succotash with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 T Garlic Olive Oil 1 C…