One of the water projects that California voters approved is about to get underway. Workers are in the pre-construction phase of raising Shasta Dam up near Redding in Northern California…
CDFA Updates Website to Assist Farmers and Ranchers Impacted by Wildfires
The most recent devastating wildfires are over, but those affected by fire damage still have a tough road ahead. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is providing a…
Help for Landowners Affected By Mega-Fires
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) of California can help landowners both before and after fires. The state has experienced mega-fires, which are fires of extreme size that are hard…
Farm Bureau Honors Former President Wenger for Distinguished Service
Citing his passion for agriculture, his tenacity and his decades of service to Farm Bureau, the California Farm Bureau Federation presented its Distinguished Service Award to former CFBF President Paul…
CFBF President Outlines Policy Priorities
Describing Farm Bureau as an organization “that wants to go beyond making a statement by being determined to make a difference,” California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF) President Jamie Johansson outlined…
Almond Update: Consumer Panel Positive About Ag, Still Need Education
The Almond Board of California had a blind consumer panel at this year’s almond conference and their overall opinion about agriculture was surprisingly good. Yara North America Regional Sales Manager…
The California Kitchen: Pressure Cooked Honey Bruleed Beet Risotto
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Pressure Cooked Honey Bruleed Beet Risotto with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 T Butter…
New Labeling Should Save Future Frustrations From Outbreaks
…of California’s Central Coast can again be sold by retailers if the product is labeled as such. Produce Marketing Association’s Chief Science and Technology Officer Bob Whitaker said this labeling…
Recent Iran Production Helping California Pistachios
Recent and upcoming overseas pistachio production is aiding the California pistachio industry. Pistachio production and shipments were walloped by the drought a few years ago. American Pistachio Growers Executive Director…
Almond Board Invests $6.8 Million in Research
…News. American Mushroom Institute. October 2018. bit.ly/2TTlM9V 4: University of California, Feb. 2010. Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN, 2012. Almond Board of California, 1990-94, 2000-14. 5: Gene Brandi….
We won this battle, but the war still rages
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Secretary Perdue Names NRCS Chief
…operation, which includes poultry, beef cattle, row crops, and sweet corn. “I am honored and humbled to serve America’s agricultural industry in this new capacity,” Lohr said. “As a 5th…
BEE Where Website Helps Growers
…their hives. That’s because of new legislation passed with the support of The California State Beekeepers Association, The Almond Board, California Citrus Mutual (CCM) and other groups. The new law…
U.S. Pork Losses from Trade Dispute with Mexico: $1.5 Billion
Losses Attributed to China Dispute Estimated at $1 Billion The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) called for an end to a trade dispute that has cost U.S. pork producers an…