The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is furthering its overall African Swine Fever (ASF) preparedness efforts with the implementation of a surveillance plan. As part of this plan, the Animal…
California Rice Planting Back on Track After Getting A Late Start
The rice planting season got off to a late start this year after late spring rains came through many areas of California. However, growers were able to compensate for the…
May Rain Silver Lining for Strawberry Growers
Storm systems coming through California are expected to cause some problems, but there likely will be a silver lining for the strawberry industry. Strawberry plants are thriving right now, and…
Four-Alarm Fire Causes Major Damage to Blue Diamond Growers Facility
…nonprofit, grower-owned cooperative Blue Diamond Growers has grown in the world’s leading almond marketer and processor. Altogether, California is responsible for processing about 80 percent of the worlds almond supply. …
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 05-16-19
…being set up to be pushed through quickly, how markets look for almonds as the subjective forecast is released, how trade is affecting local jobs and much more. About the…
Almond Update: Subjective Forecast Expected, Low Carry-Over for 2019
The National Agricultural Statistics Service released their subjective forecast report for California almonds and the numbers are right where the industry expected with an increase over last year. Another report…
Californian Honored with U.S. Dairy Sustainability Award
…to expansion, inspiring other farms in the area to also apply for funding. Listen to the report below. Californian Honored with U.S. Dairy Sustainability Award About the Author Brian German…
Impact of Trade on California Job Landscape
…Agriculture. “The trade-supported jobs in California are rising. They were 11 percent of our California economy in 1992 and today they’re over 20 percent,” said Colligan. “Trade supports California ag…
How Sunflowers Provide a Helping Hand
Cathy Isom fills you in about how sunflowers provide a helping hand in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. How Sunflowers Provide a Helping Hand Many…
Farm Bureau Calls for Quick Resolution on China Trade
America’s farmers need a swift resolution to the ongoing trade war between the U.S. and China, American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said in a letter to President Trump….
The California Kitchen: Sweet Corn Grits
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Sweet Corn Grits with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 C QUICK Grits 3.5 C…
Legislation to Relieve Regulatory Burden on Livestock Haulers
Legislation was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate, as well as the House of Representatives, that would help ease some of the regulatory burdens that livestock haulers are required to…
Beef Cattle Cost Study Released from UC ANR
The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources’ Agricultural Issues Center recently released a beef cattle cost study, detailing the cost and returns for beef production in California. The new…
Pilot Program for U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Coming in June
…sustainability goals. “In June of 2019, we’re going to have a pilot program launched for the protocol, where it’s a self-enrolled system. We’re going to not only ask leadership of…