California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) recently announced another discovery of virulent Newcastle disease at a retail feed store in western San Bernardino County. The discovery was made on August…
The Western View: September is California Wine Month
…make California wines so popular. With nearly 5,000 wineries in the state, California is the world’s fourth-largest wine producer and the source of over 80 percent of the country’s total…
Central Valley Dairy Biogas Facility to be Largest in U.S.
A new dairy biogas facility in Pixley is the first of its kind in California and is expected to become the largest dairy biogas operation in the country by the…
Perdue on New Draft Suspension Agreement on Fresh Tomatoes from Mexico
…as well as right here at home. Tomato producers across America, including those in Arizona, California, the Carolinas, Florida, and Georgia will benefit from the elimination of the unfair trade…
Almond Update: Resources to Meet Dust Sustainability Goals
The Almond Board of California (ABC) set aggressive sustainability goals last year with one being to cut the dust generated during harvest in half by the year 2025. ABC’s Senior Manager of…
Evaluating the Potential of Beneficial Ants in Agricultural Production
…Further research in California will be needed to fully harness the value of ants in agricultural production while preventing the negative impact that ants can have. “I think it’s something…
Analyzing Genomes to Improve Disease Control in Poultry
…if these markers may provide an alternative to live bird testing for evaluating virulence of new Marek’s disease field strains. The U.S. Poultry and Egg Association contributed to the funding of this…
The California Kitchen: Simple Vegetarian Pinto Beans
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Simple Vegetarian Pinto Beans with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 C Triple Cleaned Pinto…
Nearly Half of California Dairies Enrolled in Dairy Margin Coverage Program
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), roughly 47 percent of eligible producers in California have signed up for the new Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program with estimated payments…
Report Demonstrates Strong Fresh Produce Sales for Q2
A recent report from the United Fresh Produce Association indicates strong numbers for fresh produce sales for the second quarter of 2019. The FreshFacts on Retail report evaluates retail prices…
Last Week to Apply for Taste and Teach Program
Teachers have the opportunity to educate students about California agriculture through the Taste and Teach program offered by the California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom (CFAITC). The organization has…
Industry Sees What Damage Stink Bug Can Do
…marmorated stink bug (BMSB), an invasive pest from Asia. For years, BMSB had only been found in urban areas of California – most notably a 2013 infestation in midtown Sacramento….
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 08-20-19
…presenting litigation challenges and California’s table olives looking to bounce back this year. Also, find out who Gov. Newsom selected as the new Cal/OSHA lead. Tune in to the show…
California Table Olives Look to Bounce Back in 2019
The 2019 forecast for California olives is a welcomed sight after last year’s disastrous season. USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) issued the official 2019 California Table Olive Forecast that’s…