…bugs and disease. Georgia blueberry farmers must protect their crops from birds. Which reminds me. California has over a half-millions acres of rice. Their problem is migratory birds. Now, you…
Full 2016 Crop Year Report, Including Ag Exports
In 2016 California’s farms and ranches received more than $46 billion for their output. This represents a decrease of about six percent compared to 2015. Despite this decrease, California remains…
Roof Rat Damage Causing Concern for Growers
Typically more of a problem in urban areas, roof rat damage is causing significant concern for farmers. According to University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UCANR) scientists, roof rats…
CDFA Works to Reinstate Emergency Pest Management Protocols
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is working to reinstate emergency pest management protocols, filing an appeal of a recent Superior Court decision suspending a key portion of…
Celebrating National Artichoke Hearts Day
…Artichoke Hearts Day. According to the California Artichoke Advisory Board, artichokes are a good source of antioxidants, vitamin C, folate and magnesium. The antioxidants in artichokes are very good for…
The California Kitchen: Creamy Horseradish Sauce
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Creamy Horseradish Sauce with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: ½ C Horseradish (Paste) ¼ C…
House Bill Exempts Farms From Reporting Emissions
…The National Pork Producers Council strongly supports the legislation, which is similar to a bipartisan bill introduced last month in the Senate. Sponsored by Reps. Billy Long, R-Mo., and Jim…
Almond Update: Monitor for Irrigation Timing
…heavy rains. Almond Board of California’s Senior Manager of Irrigation and Water Efficiency Spencer Cooper said irrigation timing will be a little different this year depending on your location and…
Livestock Haulers Get Another ELD Waiver
…Producers Council applauded the move. A Department of Transportation rule first issued in 2015 required all commercial truckers involved in interstate commerce to replace their paper driving logs with Electronic…
Key Farm Groups Like Co-op Tax Fix
The National Council of Farmer Cooperatives and the National Grain and Feed Association are both in favor of a legislative proposal that would fix an unintended consequence of the Republican…
The California Kitchen: Pickled Radish
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Pickled Radish with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 C Radish sliced thin 2 C…
Almond Matters: Foliar Disease Protection
…weeks, many growers in California were not certain they would need to spray for the springtime foliar diseases because it had been so warm and dry. “Obviously that didn’t last…
NCBA Applauds Another 90-Day Delay in Electronic Logging Device Mandate
Mandate Was To Have Taken Effect on Sunday, March 18 Kevin Kester National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Kevin Kester issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Department of Transportation’s…
UCR Researchers Receive Grant to Improve Pollinator Health
Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research award will identify best management practices to protect bees UCR researchers conducting a field study on pollinator health at an almond field in California’s…