…with the previous year, five states planted fewer upland cotton acres in 2019, including California. Upland cotton planted area is a record low in California,” said Chris Singh with NASS…
Methane Reduction Funding Down but Not Out
The funding for methane reduction received some significant cuts in California’s 2019-2020 budget, but the programs that support the development of methane reducing projects will remain available. While the application…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-15-19
…what sparked the value of dairy exports to be the highest in four years and why the USMCA will be good for California dairies and vineyards. Tune in to the…
Five New Strawberry Varieties Available to Growers
UC Davis Royal Royce strawberry variety is one of the five new strawberry varieties from the Strawberry Breeding Program at the University of California, Davis that will help farmers manage…
The California Kitchen: Pineapple Hawaiian Luau Slaw
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Pineapple Hawaiian Luau Slaw with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 Qts Cabbage 2 C…
Pushing for USMCA Ratification: ‘California Farmers, Let Your Voice Be Heard’
…crowd of about 800. “Members of Congress in both political parties all across California need to hear from you. There is no force in America more powerful than the concerted…
The Western View: Buffalo Bill Center Covers the West
…a retired scientist who also ran a newspaper and has written for agricultural publications since the 1980s. He was a regular contributor to California Farmer Magazine. His commentary “The Western…
California Rice Headed to China for First Time Ever
Despite the uncertainty surrounding trade relations between the United States and China, California rice will be headlining to China for the first time ever. A deal was reached between Sun…
Voluntary Best Practices to Better Protect Citrus from HLB
…presented by the Citrus Research Board and the University of California Cooperative Extension. Grafton-Cardwell, who participated in the task force responsible for developing the recommendations, noted that the attendees were…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-10-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering China purchasing rice from California for the first time,…
The California Kitchen: Braised Kalbi Short Ribs
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Braised Kalbi Short Ribs with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 8 USDA Prime Short Ribs…
Bill to Fix Friant-Kern Canal Continues Forward Progress
The bill that will provide support for necessary repairs to the Friant-Kern Canal is continuing to make forward progress in the California legislature. Senate Bill 559 (SB-559), authored by Senator…
Optimism for Adopting Voluntary Approach to California’s Water Goals
…through and that we see these voluntary agreements adopted,” Wade said. Another concerning factor in addressing California’s water goals is the introduction of Senate Bill 1 (SB-1) the California Environmental,…
Bumblebees Classified as Fish in Endangered Species Petition
A petition from the Xerces Society and the Defenders of Wildlife is calling for the consideration of four bumblebee species to be classified for protection under the California Endangered Species…