The mystery seeds that appear to have originated from China are appearing in mailboxes around the United States. After a number of reports from California residents, the California Department of…
Industry Input Needed for Agronomic Survey to Assist UCCE
The University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) is conducting an online agronomic survey to help gain a better understanding of the needs and challenges of agricultural production. The questionnaire is…
Lawmakers Call for Funding to Support State and County Fairs
…local communities and the state as a whole. Because of the coronavirus, Louie Brown with the California Fairs Alliance pointed out that of the 78 fairgrounds in the state, 70…
Week in Review: Chlorpyrifos Alternative Plan Released and Fitbits for Chickens
The plan developed to guide the path forward for alternatives to chlorpyrifos has finally been released after several months of development. University of California Riverside researchers have found some interesting…
Conservation at Work: Prescribed Grazing and Tools To Do So
Producers can help to maximize the efficiency of their grazing practices and help improve environmental conditions by adopting a prescribed grazing approach. California NRCS Area Rangeland Management Specialist, Madeline Milner…
The California Kitchen: Pan & Oven Roasted Chicken Breast
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Pan & Oven Roasted Chicken Breast with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 4 each 4…
Weedy Rice Survey 2020 Underway
The University of California Cooperative Extension Rice Team is out in the fields surveying for weedy rice. The team will be using the opportunity to collect samples and provide an…
Almond Update: Dust Reduction Matters as Harvest Approaches
An estimated 3 billion pounds of almonds will soon be harvested in California and dust reduction during that process will matter. As part of their Almond Orchard 2025 goals, the…
BASF, Corteva, Seek Rehearing of Dicamba Decision
…California vacated the registrations for three dicamba herbicides, including BASF’s Enginia, Corteva’s FeXapan and Bayer’s Xtend. In California, it was used on corn, wheat and dicamba-tolerant cotton. In the petition…
Friant-Kern Canal Issues Receiving Increased Federal Interest
…the canal. While there is still time for the bill to move forward, California’s budgetary constraints make it unlikely that the bill will be a priority. About the Author Brian…
CDFA Releases Progress Report for Farmer Equity Act
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has released a report evaluating its program to assist socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers. The Farmer Equity Act was passed by the…
The California Kitchen: Creamed Corn Untamed
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Creamed Corn Untamed with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 2.5 T Vegetable Oil 3 Whole…
Conservation at Work: Managing Tree Stand Increases Land Health
Did you know that too many trees on one piece of land can be a bad thing? Neither did John Chandler of Camino, California according to his comments in the…
Strawberry Field Day Moves to Virtual Format This Year
The Annual Santa Maria Strawberry Field Day has moved to an online format this year as California continues to work through the COVID-19 pandemic. The webinar is scheduled for Tuesday,…