Federal Maritime Commissioner officials are moving forward with an investigation into port issues in California. The Farm Workforce Modernization Act has been reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. Lawmakers…
The California Kitchen: Crispy Udon Noodles
Crispy Udon Noodles In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Crispy Udon Noodles with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 3 T Vegetable…
2019 Crop Report Shows More Than $50 Billion in Cash Receipts
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) recently released the 2019 crop report. Figures show that farmers and ranchers received more than $50 billion in cash receipts for the…
Citrus Harvest Looking ‘Pretty Good’ Overall
Citrus harvest has been moving along nicely for a favorable market. California Citrus Mutual President Casey Cramer earlier this month said the harvest was going pretty well so far this…
Almond Update: Domestic Marketing Targets Millennial Snacking, Eyes Oat Milk
The Almond Board of California believes there’s room for growth domestically for almonds with a specific generation. Research has shown that millennial-led households snack on almonds less than any other by a…
Yolo Gold Prune Cultivar Continues Showing Promise
A relatively new prune cultivar is showing quite a bit of promise for California growers. Manager of the Prune Breeding Program at UC Davis, Sarah Castro said the Yolo Gold…
Data Shows that Citrus Tarping Having Positive Impact on ACP Movement
…in place. The California Department of Food and Agriculture implemented the bulk citrus tarping requirement in 2017 after a recommendation from the Citrus Pest & Disease Prevention Committee. Data shows…
Port Congestion Being Addressed by Federal Officials
Federal Maritime Commissioner officials are moving forward with an investigation into port congestion in California. The focus of the investigation is related to detention and demurrage practices of ocean carriers…
Farm Workforce Modernization Act Reintroduced with Ag Support
…includes E-Verify for agricultural employers, demonstrating our industry’s commitment to a long-term labor solution.” The National Milk Producers Federation, California Farm Bureau Federation, National Pork Producers Council, and California Fresh…
Week in Review: Snow and Water Levels Nowhere Near Average, Ag Burning to End
…San Joaquin Valley. Researchers at the University of California, Davis have bred a new walnut variety for California growers. California cotton acreage is expected to decline significantly this year, with…
The California Kitchen: Smoked Tenderloin
Smoked Tenderloin In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Smoked Tenderloin with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 2 LBs Tenderloin or Petite…
Agricultural Burning in the San Joaquin Valley Officially Set to End in 2025
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) voted to approve the plan to end agricultural burning in the San Joaquin Valley. CARB established January 1, 2025, as the absolute end date…
The Western View: Ag Safety Awareness
…newspaper and has written for agricultural publications since the 1980s. He was a regular contributor to California Farmer Magazine. His commentary “The Western View” is a regular feature on Farm…
Almond Matters: ReTain Offers Double Duty for Diversified Growers
…with ReTain. The product essentially works the same way in walnuts as it does in almonds, although it addresses two different issues. Work with the material in California initially began…