…build better fruit quality. Last week President and CEO of California Citrus Mutual, Casey Creamer said the weather has been largely cooperative heading into winter. Casey Cramer Courtesy California Citrus…
Still Time to Participate in the Annual Latino Farmer Conference
There is still time to participate in the 6th annual Latino Farmer Conference. Changes have been made to the conference this year to abide by public safety protocols in California. Not…
Developing Sorghum Opportunities in the West
…help support maximizing the environmental benefits that sorghum can provide. Lust also pointed out the significant contributions that University of California researchers are making as part of the effort. “We’ve…
Will Water Supply Momentum Pick Back Up With New Administration?
…the Trump administration signed their own water legislation for California that relaxed biological opinions providing additional water to flow through the Delta. California promptly sued the administration’s actions under the direction of Newsom which put…
Week in Review: STOP USE of Organic Fertilizer Product and Vilsack Back to Lead USDA
The California Department of Food and Agriculture recently issued a statewide quarantine for the organic fertilizer product Agro Gold WS. President-elect Joe Biden has officially selected Tom Vilsack to once…
Statewide Quarantine Issued for Organic Fertilizer Product
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) recently issued a statewide quarantine for the organic fertilizer product Agro Gold WS. A Stop Use notice was announced on December 4…
Almond Matters: Still Time for Fall Herbicide Applications
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, growers still have ample opportunity to make their fall herbicide applications. California has experienced very little rainfall for the current water…
The California Kitchen: Smoked Salmon Lox
Smoked Salmon Lox In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Smoked Salmon Lox with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… Hickory Wood Chips…
The Western View: Wait a Minute
…a retired scientist who also ran a newspaper and has written for agricultural publications since the 1980s. He was a regular contributor to California Farmer Magazine. His commentary “The Western…
Dairy Margin Coverage Applications Well Below Average
…total, there were only 407 California operations enrolled. Enrollment in the program can still be done through the USDA-FSA website. The voluntary risk management program for dairy producers was authorized by…
Animal Activist Attempt to Tie Animal Agriculture to Pandemic
…Activists are targeting large-scale modern farms in California who Thompson-Weeman says actually use bio-security measures to ensure safety among animals. Listen to the full report below. Animal Activist Attempt to…
Agriculturalists From Fresno and San Diego Counties Win Young Farmer and Rancher Awards
…for achievement and excellence among young farmers and ranchers in California. The awards were announced today during the 102nd California Farm Bureau Annual Meeting. Nick and Kimberly Rocca of Fresno…
Farmworker Groups Sue Over DOL Decision Regarding Wage Rates
…on December 21. It was filed on November 30 in a U.S. District Court in Fresno, California. The farmworker groups are also seeking a permanent injunction to overturn the rule….
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 12-09-20
…of the Almond Conference State of the Industry, and this year’s recipient of the California Leopold Conservation Award. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…