Almond bloom is fast approaching with the relatively warmer temperatures seen throughout the producing areas of the west so for this winter. Almond Board of California’s (ABC) Chief Scientific Officer…
The California Kitchen: Spanish Paella 2021
Spanish Paella 2021 In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Spanish Paella 2021 with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 3 T Vegetable…
Industry Call for Produce Safety Research Funding
…the campaign and the produce industry has already responded promisingly. $5 million has been donated by over 30 groups including associations such as Western Growers, the California Avocado Commission and…
Deadline for CFBF Scholarship Applications Coming Up February 1
The deadline to submit an application for scholarship opportunities through the California Farm Bureau Scholarship Foundation is coming up soon. A total of 40 scholarships were awarded last year to students all…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 01-18-21
…a new pecan promotion order that strengthens marketing abilities, and the next phase of California’s vaccination plan that includes farm workers. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
The California Kitchen: Cured Ahi Tuna
Cured Ahi Tuna In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Cured Ahi Tuna with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 1 LB AA…
Comprehensive Publication on California Rangeland Available from UC ANR
The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) has released a new publication on rangeland. The Ecology and Management of Annual Rangeland Series is a 200-page publication that’s made available…
Key PPP Changes in Most Recent COVID Relief Package
…that would have treated PPP loans issued over this past year as taxable income,” said Kirk Wilbur, Vice President of Government Affairs at the California Cattlemen’s Association. “It really does…
The Western View: That Controversial President Richard Nixon
…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 City Newsday and AgNet…
CDFA Looking for Proposals for the Fertilizer Research and Education Program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting proposals for the Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP). Since it was first formed back in 1990, FREP has…
Almond Update: Bloom Disease, Irrigation at Next Training Tuesday
The Almond Board of California is holding a series of training coined ‘Training Tuesdays’ for the new year. The next training, January 19, will focus on bloom disease and irrigation…
Almond Matters: Implementing Disease Management Programs
…noted. “You may have to consider additional fungicide applications after that and really think about rotations to other products.” Weather conditions in California have been relatively dry so far this…
UCCE Rice Team Sums Up 2020 Weedy Rice Issues
Researchers from the University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) summed up the weedy rice issues that growers experienced in 2020. Overall, it appears that industry members are working together to…
Budget Proposal Allows CDFA to Continue Important Programs
The latest budget proposal from Governor Gavin Newsom contains significant investment in valuable agricultural programs. A total of $227.2 billion is being proposed for the 2021-2022 budget. The California Department…