New research supports the theory of stocking up post-harvest carbohydrates for almond trees. Carb-Loading Almond Trees Post-Harvest At a recent field day, Cooperative Extension Pomology Tree Nut Advisor David Doll…
Infographics Show Impact of #WomeninAg
…first-person accounts from women like Carissa Koopmann Rivers, a fifth generation cow/calf rancher from Sunol, California, Casey Cox, the Executive Director of the Flint River Soil and Water Conservation District,…
USDA Funds New Pilot Project
…reducing climate change impacts from greenhouse gases and environmental impacts. EDF’s on-the-ground partner for California Almonds, the Almond Board, recently released a research-based nitrogen budgeting tool that helps almond growers…
Fresno County Detects A Single Male Peach Fruit Fly
…residence in East Fresno. The identity was confirmed by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) lab in Sacramento this morning. Peach Fruit Fly is native to South and…
The California Kitchen: Saute of Chayote
…1/4 Eggplant 2 Cup Tomato Sauce 1/4 Cup Sugar 3 T of Slurry To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Saute…
El Nino Could Help Winter Chill
Trees are seeing the effects of insufficient chilling hours over the last two years and a wet winter could help that problem. El Nino Could Help Winter Chill California crops…
The California Kitchen: Spicy Pomegranate Pico De Gallo
…1 Bunch Fresh Cilantro Salt/Pepper To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Spicy Pomegranate Pico De Gallo For this and many…
Groups Mobilize Aid in the Wake of Big Wildfires
…wildfire disasters—the Emergency Watershed Protection Program, in particular, as well the Environmental Quality Incentives Program. USDA officials said arrangements have been made with a ranch on the perimeter of the…
Commentary: How to Comply with State Sales and Use Tax Rules
…use is granted from the California Farm Bureau Federation. John Gamper is director of taxation and land use for the California Farm Bureau Federation. He may be reached at jgamper@cfbf.com….
Farmers Report Shortage of Help to Harvest Crops
…of the H-2A program has increased in California. In fiscal year 2011, the department reported it had certified 1,598 H-2A positions in the state. For the first three quarters of…
The California Kitchen: Pomegranate Smoked Salmon
…Rosenthal Lemon Arbosana Olive Oil Salt/ Pepper To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Pomegranate Smoked Salmon For this and many…
American Pistachio Industry 2016 Annual Conference
APG will present the American Pistachio Industry 2016 Annual Conference Wednesday-Friday, February 17-19 at JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Desert, California. Because our roots run deep,…
Almond Board: Plan Now for Bee Forage
Now is the time to plan for bee forage to help pollinators with next year’s crop. Sabrina Hill has more in this week’s Almond Update. Almond Update for Sept. 24…
Keeping Potassium Levels Up During Season
In some cases it can be valuable for almond growers to keep potassium levels up during the season to help post-harvest. Keeping Potassium Levels Up During Season Cooperative Extension Pomology…