…year,” said Condos. The funding allocation comes at a crucial time, as the number of HLB detections in California is quickly approaching 700. There have been more than 350 detections…
China Tariff on U.S. Pork Now Tops 60 Percent
China’s implementation of tariffs on U.S. products means U.S. pork faces a 62 percent tariff level. The National Pork Producers Council responded that U.S. pork farmers now face large financial…
The California Kitchen: Merlot Jelly
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook merlot jelly with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 C Raspberries 1 C Merlot Wine 1/2…
The Answer to Reforming Immigration Remains Elusive
…considerable issues that are specific to California. Nassif referenced the cost of land in California being a significant challenge, along with obtaining the appropriate zoning needed to build the necessary…
CDFA Awards $69.9 Million for Dairy Digester Projects
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has awarded $69.9 million in grant funding to 40 dairy digester projects across the state. These projects, part of the Dairy Digester…
The California Kitchen: Bison Meatballs
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook bison meatballs with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 Lb Ground Bison 8 OZ Panko Bread…
Agri View: California Almond Growth
If you need to feed the world, agriculture expansion in one way to meet the need. California almonds are no different. Everett Griner talks about California almond expansion in today’s…
2018 Almond Forecast Up 7.9 Percent
…last year’s deliveries. The Nonpareil variety represents 37 percent of California’s total almond production. The 2018 California almond bloom began a few days earlier than normal. The bloom period was…
Water Works: Subsurface Drip Irrigation Frequency
In today’s Water Works, brought to you by AquiMax, University of California researchers have discovered that high-frequency subsurface drip irrigation is proving beneficial in a number of fruit trials. In…
Almond Update: Riding the Korean Wave
The Korean word ‘Hallyu’ means “Korean Wave” in English. South Korean culture is very influential to it’s surrounding countries, and the Almond Board of California actively markets to the region…
First 2017 Crop Report has Little Lingering Drought Effects
…that they could expand their herds again, and they did in many ways expand those herds…we’re glad to see our grazing lands are really supporting a strong cattle industry again,”…
Citrus Growers Educational Seminar Series Concludes with Packed House in Exeter
The Citrus Growers Educational Seminar Series presented by the Citrus Research Board (CRB) and University of California Cooperative Extension concluded in Exeter on June 28, with over 200 growers, pest…
Northern California Wildfires Causing Concern for Wine Country
Northern California wildfires have already burned nearly 90,000 acres, a little more than nine months after the area suffered the costliest wildfires in the state’s history. The wine industry is…
Agri View: California and Other State Losses in a Trade War
The talk of a trade war has had an impact on every commodity. What about its impact on agriculture. Everett Griner talks about California and their expanding losses from the…