In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Jamaican Jerk Sweet Potatoes with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 2 large sweet potatoes trimmed…
Former Goat Herder’s Crop Research Promotes Prosperity for Imperial Valley Farmers
…the mantle of Ph.D., the University of California Cooperative Extension farm advisor is doing research to help California farmers take advantage of new opportunities for economic growth. More than 400…
Almond Update: Off-Ground Harvest a Stepwise Process Already in Motion
Almond grower dollars have been going into dust reduction research for over 15 years. That research now includes off-ground harvesting, which the Almond Board of California (ABC) believes is an…
Unsolicited Seeds from China Likely to be Online Scam
…e-commerce. An instance of an individual in Stanislaus County who received a total of four packets of the mysterious seeds would suggest the seeds are indeed a part of a…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-29-20
…California is a problem and get an update on the Trade Advisor Committee and its California representatives. Also, learn how bees are being used to deliver crop protection materials. Tune…
The Western View: Mystery Packets From China Causing a Stir in US
…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…
Mystery Seeds from China Arriving in California
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…