The recent heatwave that brought triple-digit temperatures to much of California appears to have had a mixed impact on cucurbit production. Van Groningen and Sons harvests watermelons from June all…
ESA to Potentially Reflect A New ‘Habitat’ Definition Under Proposal
…the definition fails to accommodate the pressures on habitats created by climate. The California Cattlemen’s Association on the other hand has indicated that the group is supporting the proposal as…
National FFA Numbers Reach Record Level
…60,000 over last year’s membership. The top five states for FFA student membership are Texas, California, Georgia, Florida and Oklahoma. The California FFA Association currently serves over 95,000 student members…
The California Kitchen: Agua Chile’s
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Agua Chile’s with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 1 English Cucumber 1/4 C Red Onion…
Producers Working Through Challenges of LNU Lightning Complex Fire
The LNU Lightning Complex Fire has already burned more than 350,000 acres in Northern California as firefighters continue working to contain the multiple wildfires that make up the incident. The…
Almond Update: Harvest Workgroup Focus on Sustainability Goals
Off-ground almond harvesting is a hot topic in the industry. It’s a practice that supports the Almond Board of California‘s dust reduction goals for the year 2025. There are several…
National Preparedness Month Webinars from UCCE
With September just around the corner, the University of California Cooperative Extension is offering a series of webinars highlighting National Preparedness Month. Part One of the series is scheduled for…
California Olive Growers: ‘Three Strikes and You’re Out’
The latest forecast from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service demonstrates another tough year for California olive growers. The 2020 California table olive forecast is 30,000 tons….
Wildfire Assistance from USDA Being Offered to Famers and Ranchers
…their operations after being impacted by the various wildfires burning through multiple states. In California alone, more than 1.5 million acres have burned in recent weeks, resulting in seven fatalities….
The Western View: Why is the West Burning – Again?
…natural disaster in history, burning 19,000 structures, including 11,000 homes. And this year, we did not need to see California’s first State Park burn down. A place of such unimaginable…
The California Kitchen: Roasted Corn Risotto
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Roasted Corn Risotto with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 1 C Arborio Rice 5 T…
AB 3030 Raises Several Questions for Ag Groups
…than 40 organizations, including the California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF), the California Cattlemen’s Association (CCA), the California Forestry Association, as well as several hunting and fishing groups. CFBF has raised…
Pandemic Safety Measures Helped Prepare Operations for Fire Season
…multiple wildfires burning throughout California are creating unhealthy air conditions for a majority of the state. VP of Crops and Soils at Van Groningen and Sons, Bryan Van Groningen explained…
Lawmakers Encourage Action on Potato Dispute with Mexico
…Mexico for the marketing year 2020, after a 20 percent retaliatory tariff resulted in a disappointing 2019. Last year California was the tenth most prominent state for potato production. According…