San Luis Obispo might be the next area to go to a county-wide quarantine for the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP). County-Wide Psyllid Quarantines The Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program…
The California Kitchen: Southwestern Corn Succotash
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing California southwestern corn succotash with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 1 T Olive Oil 1/2 Onion Medium…
Gov. Brown Establishes Most Ambitious Greenhouse Gas Reduction Target in North America
…dioxide equivalent. 4.The California Natural Resources Agency shall update every three years the state’s climate adaptation strategy, Safeguarding California, and ensure that its provisions are fully implemented. The Safeguarding California…
Western View: The Almondnac
Len Wilcox talks about blogging about an almond grower. Almondnac I’d like to tell you about a new project I’m working on; I’ve been given the opportunity to write a…
UC Davis Ranked Number 1 in World for Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences
…it has more than 6,200 undergraduate students in 27 majors and more than 1,000 graduate students in 45 graduate groups and programs. Its programs have characteristically received top-tier rankings from…
The California Kitchen: Crab Corn Chowder
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing California crab corn chowder with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 2 T Olive Oil 1 Onion Small…
SNAP/CalFresh Sign-Up Event for Local Farmers’ Markets
USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service—in partnership with National Hmong American Farmers and the California Department of Social Services—will host a CalFresh (federally known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or…
California Leopold Conservation Award Seeks Nominees
Sand County Foundation, the California Farm Bureau Federation and Sustainable Conservation are accepting applications for the $10,000 California Leopold Conservation Award. The award honors California farmers, ranchers and other private…
Outlook 2015 Agribusiness Tour
The California Chapter of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA) held their Outlook 2015 Agribusiness conference earlier this month in Paso Robles. Before the conference, ASFMRA…
2015 Spring Walnut Grafting Demonstration and Field Meeting to be held
University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) and Suchan Farm & Nursery invite growers and others interested in walnut grafting techniques to attend the 2015 Spring Walnut Grafting Demonstration and Field…
USDA Video: Conserving Water and Energy
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is helping farmers in drought affected California conserve water and energy. For more information: www.usda.gov…
From Over 100,000 to 1: Partners Band Together to Beat the European Grapevine Moth
…and eradication partnership one of the most effective programs for the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), county departments of agriculture,…
Ordinance Brings New Wine Production to Southern California
A recent law change is creating new opportunities for the wine grape industry in Southern California. Ordinance Brings New Wine Production San Diego County Farm Bureau says it has seen…
New Crops Trending in Southern California
Agriculture leaders are starting to see some new crops in Southern California due to water restrictions and a recently passed ordinance. New Crops Trending in Southern California San Diego County…