…for growers along coastal California and the desert-producing areas into Arizona. The pest has been an issue over the last several years, and good management starts with clean transplants for…
Farmer’s Inspiration Leads to Large Squash Donation to Central California Food Bank
…and disease problems and a long-shelf life. He suggested the squash could be donated to the Central California Food Bank and made available to local families in time for Thanksgiving…
The California Kitchen: Smoked Tofu 2020
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Smoked Tofu 2020 with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 1 lb Extra Firm Tofu 1…
Federal Officials Moving Forward on Friant-Kern Canal Repairs
…at an average of one inch every month for the past six years. “Since day one, the Trump Administration directed Reclamation to modernize infrastructure to ensure water reliability for California’s…
Proposed Neonicotinoid Mitigations Are Moving Forward
The proposed neonicotinoids mitigations from that the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) are moving forward. It has been a lengthy process for DPR to address the material. The comment…
U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Webinar for Western Producers
Industry members are being encouraged to participate in a live U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol informational webinar. The webinar scheduled for December 8 is meant for producers in California, Arizona, New…
Best Defensive Plants to Keep Your Garden Safe
…California Fuschia, Chinese Jujube, Cholla Cactus, Crown of Thorns, Devil’s Walking Stick, Giant Rhubarb, Hardy Orange, Hawthorn, Honey Locust, Juniper, Roses, and Prickley Pear. Defensive plants can be extremely effective…
CAPCA Conference Wraps Up Its First Online Edition
The California Association of Pest Control Advisors (CAPCA) recently concluded the online edition of its annual conference. A multitude of presentations and continuing education credits were available between October 12…
Mandarins Showing Promise in First Objective Survey
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service conducted the Mandarin Objective Measurement Survey for the first time this year, getting a baseline for California production. Because it is a new survey, a…
Agricultural Committees Undergo Leadership Changes
…Michelle Fischbach. Peterson spent six of his nearly 30 years in Congress serving as chair of the committee. Representatives David Scott of Georgia and Jim Costa of California already appear…
Week in Review: H-2A Wages Stabilized and Cooling Weather Helps Citrus
…The 2020 rice harvest has wrapped up in California and reports indicate a good year for the industry. President Donald Trump recently signed into law a bill to reauthorize the…
H-2A Labor Rates Stay the Same Through 2022
…USDA. Experts believed that there wouldn’t be any standard data to set H-2A labor rates other than state minimum wages without that survey. The current AEWR in California is $14.77; however,…
California Water Districts Receive Funding Through WaterSMART Initiative
…in California through the WaterSMART Initiative. The projects are to be developed in Kern, Kings, and Tulare counties. Nearly $2 million will be divided among the eight projects. Kaweah Delta…
The California Kitchen: Bernaise Sauce
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Bernaise Sauce with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 1 Stick Butter 2 Egg Yoke 1.5…