Growers are being advised to be on the lookout for avocado lace bug as the invasive pest slowly makes its way further into California. The spread has been taking place…
The California Kitchen: Herb Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Herb Roasted Fingerling Potatoes with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 Lb. Fingerling Potatoes Cut…
Register for Annual Tri-County Walnut Day
The 49th Annual Tri-County Walnut Day is being hosted by the University of California Cooperative Extension at the Wyndham Visalia on Thursday, February 1. The event is designed to provide…
The California Kitchen: 3res Leches Rice Pudding
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing 3res Leches Rice Pudding with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 3 T Vegetable Oil 1…
Agri View: FFA Strong Leadership
…2017-18 National FFA Officer Team Elected at 90th National FFA Convention & Expo National FFA President: Breanna Holbert, California National FFA Secretary: Erica Baier, Iowa National FFA Central Region Vice…
Latest WASDE Report from USDA
…fed cattle marketings and slaughter in the first half of 2018. Average carcass weights are also expected to be heavier. USDA will release its semi-annual Cattle report on January 31,…
Governor Brown’s Proposed Budget Promotes Ag Development
California Governor Jerry Brown’s proposed budget for 2018-2019 has a sizable emphasis on agriculture, with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) set to receive $488 million. Some of…
Mexican Fruit Fly Quarantine Issued in San Diego County
…measures 65 square miles. COURTESY: CDFA The United States Department of Agriculture, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), and the San Diego County Agricultural Commissioner are combining their…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 01-12-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. California State Conservationist Carlos Suarez gives us an update on hurricane relief efforts from Puerto Rico…
Key Risks Keep Ag Outlook Cool
…concerns over increasing foreign competition and uncertainty surrounding trade deals, such as the North American Free Trade Agreement. In the cattle sector, price variability is a primary concern, but despite…
USDA Investing Millions in Wildfire Mitigation and Water Quality Projects Through Joint Chiefs’ Partnership
…jobs and economic benefits that sustain rural communities. “Wildfires are a serious and on-going threat to forests and communities alike, as we’ve seen in California and throughout the nation this…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 01-11-18
…of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue’s address at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual convention and the Almond Board of California reminds us how important sanitation is for battling navel orangeworm….
Senate Ag Gets New Members
…Committee to join the Energy and Public Works Committee. Smith will be the second Senator from Minnesota on the panel, joining Amy Klobuchar. Fischer, of Nebraska, is a cattle rancher…
California Avocado Industry Remains Strong Despite Wildfire Damage
The California avocado industry experienced significant damage during the record-setting Thomas Fire, which has burned approximately 281,893 acres and destroyed at least 1,063 structures in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties….