A recently developed beginning farmer training program has officially been approved by the California State Division of Apprenticeship Standards. The California Farm Academy Beginning Farm and Ranch Manager Apprenticeship Program…
Almond Matters: Almond Bloom Arrives
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, many orchards throughout California have started to experience almond bloom and it appears that it is going to be a good…
The California Kitchen: Rocky Road
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Rocky Road with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 C Milk Chocolate 1/2 C Toasted…
Cattlemen Applaud Introduction of Strong Bipartisan Bill in U.S. Senate
…agree on is that a responsibly-run cattle ranch isn’t a toxic Superfund site,” said fifth-generation California rancher and NCBA President Kevin Kester. “On behalf of cattle producers across America, I…
Secretary of Agriculture Hears California Concerns at World Ag Expo
…approximately 120 attendees, was that the agency is continuing to work on the significant concerns of the farmers in California. “A legal, foreign-born workforce is absolutely vital to California, as…
The California Kitchen: Milk Chocolate Hazelnut Cluster
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Milk Chocolate Hazelnut Cluster with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 C Milk Chocolate 2…
E.M. Tharp and World Ag Expo® “We Believe in Growing” Scholarship Winners Announced
…CA, plans to study Agriculture Education at California State University, Fresno this upcoming fall. Being raised around livestock and animals, Aalexias dreamed of becoming a veterinarian until she reached high…
Sales Closing Dates Near for Most Crops
Expanded Options available to enhance Farm Safety Net Last year’s hurricanes, wildfires, and droughts, devastated parts of the South, Midwest, Northern Plains, and California, and were a stark reminder that…
The California Kitchen: Abuelita Mocha Chocolate Truffle
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Abuelita Mocha Chocolate Truffle with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 C Abuelita Chocolate 1/2…
The Western View: VOC Lab
…found, and it spreads quickly through an infected area. The disease has ravaged Florida’s citrus groves, and has been found in California. But finally there is some good news. Scientists…
What the Budget Bill Means for Farmers and Ranchers
The disaster assistance spending measure has been watched carefully by producers who were hit hard by natural disasters. Producers in California, Florida, Texas, and even Puerto Rico lost crops and…
NCC Survey Suggests U.S. Producers to Plant 13.1 Million Acres of Cotton in 2018
…percent decrease from 2017. Arizona is responsible for the largest decrease, with California acreage down slightly and New Mexico acreage up slightly. The survey results for Arizona suggest a shift…
2017 California Winegrape Crush Size Confirms Grape Supply Stability
The California Agricultural Statistics Service released its annual Preliminary Grape Crush Report summarizing the size and value of the 2017 California grape crush. Allied Grape Growers estimated a four million-ton…
California Federal Milk Marketing Order Delayed Again
A final decision regarding the California Federal Milk Marketing Order (FFMO) has encountered a further delay as announced by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). A decision was initially…