…California Legislature last week. Under the proposed budget, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) would be required to “conduct a rulemaking to consider improvements to the Cap-and-Trade Program.” The proposal…
The California Kitchen: Rack of Lamb Untamed
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Rack of Lamb Untamed with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 2 Whole Lamb Racks Split…
Almond Update: CFAP Application Webinar Specifically for Almonds
…significantly impacted by market interruptions from COVID-19 restrictions. A portion of that funding is allocated specifically for specialty crops, which includes almonds, and the Almond Board of California, in partnership…
Meyer Receives Bradford-Rominger Agricultural Sustainability Leadership Award
…58 California counties. Through research and Cooperative Extension in agriculture, natural resources, nutrition, economic and youth development, our mission is to improve the lives of all Californians. Learn more at…
The Western View: Cease-Fire Ahead in the Water Wars?
…to the Central Valley and Southern California. For years there has been a war of words between the President and the California Governor. Both sides refused to moderate their positions….
Farm Credit Establishes Endowment Fund at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
…throughout California contributed funding for the endowment. The annual proceeds will be used to pay for data and other resources that will enable student projects dealing with agricultural finance and…
The California Kitchen: Rock Cod Provencal
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Rock Cod Provencal with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 4 Each 4 oz Rock Cod…
CSP Explained: Building Upon Existing Conservation Plans
Many California producers already have a conservation plan established for their operation, which serves as a starting point for many assistance programs offered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)….
CSP Explained: Organic Stewardship Mirrors Program Goals
…with established conservation practices,” said Hudson Minshew, State Conservation Agronomist for NRCS California. “Some easy examples are crop rotation and cover cropping.” The CSP is designed to provide assistance to…
Week in Review: More Research Support for Tree Nuts, CA Avocados Heading to China
The tree nut industry is coming together to provide funding support to add more researchers to the UC Cooperative Extension. After 15 years of work, Hass avocados from California will…
Fictitious Pickups Strike Again for California Nut Crops
…send a truck and driver to claim the load falsely. In 2016, there was a flare-up of fictitious pickups in the California nut industries that brought this style of theft…
Water Board Seeks to Fund 26 New Personnel Through Increased Fees
…have the gumption to come out and try to do something like that is absolutely ridiculous,” Isom noted. Several agricultural groups including California Farm Bureau, WAPA, California Citrus Mutual, and…
Prescribed Burn Association Coming to Central Coast
…about permit requirements, liability associated with burning,” Rao noted. The interest in prescribed burning has grown in recent years in light of the increased severity of wildfires in California. According…
CSP Explained: Understanding the Differences Between EQIP and CSP
…California NRCS, Andrew Lee explains that CSP is different from some of the other conservation programs available from NRCS, such as the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). “The easiest way…