Folks can now show their support for the Agriculture industry just by driving in their car or truck. The California FFA is giving away free California Agriculture license plates to…
Manage the Forest to Control Wildfires
…of research at the Hopland Research and Extension Center, a University of California research group up in northern California. The researchers at Hopland posted a video that clearly shows one…
High Tunnels Helping Small Growers Year-round
…many years, but the construction is complicated and unstable under inclement weather. The California Natural Resources Conservation Service has invested $4.4 million from the 2014 Farm Bill into sturdier high…
Severity of NOW Issue Expressed
…Machado played a video during his California Association of Pest Control Advisors presentation that illustrated how much navel orange worm was in the crop as it came to processors. “That…
Several Conservation Projects Recognized at CARCD Annual Convention
Multiple conservation projects and partnerships were celebrated at the California Association of Resource Conservation Districts (CARCD) annual meeting in San Diego. The conservation planning awards were presented by Carlos Suarez,…
The California Kitchen: Pecan Glazed Carrots
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Pecan Glazed Carrots with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 4 C Thin Sliced Carrots 2…
California Citrus Network Now Available as Grower Resource
The University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) has launched the California Citrus Network as a means to address industry concerns through a collaborative approach. The new website will be another…
Grower Stresses Trust in H-2A Implementation
H-2A guestworker program use is increasing rapidly in California but current users stress trust when considering the program. At the Sustainable Ag Expo in San Luis Obispo, Jackson Family Wines…
USDA Invests to Support Military Veterans Pursuing Farming and Ranching Careers
…lead to successful careers in the food and agricultural sector. The program encourages the development of training opportunities specifically designed for military veterans. Awardees are: Farmer Veteran Coalition, Davis, California…
Farm Bureau Establishes Disaster-Relief Fund
…the California Bountiful Foundation—a charitable foundation established by CFBF—the fund will collect monetary contributions to aid communities affected by natural disasters. “All too often, we’ve seen rural areas of California…
Almond Update: Speakers and Entertainment at 2018 Conference
California’s almond industry is less than a month away from their annual conference. Almond Board of California’s Program Coordinator in Industry Relations Rebecca Bailey said they have two very different…
Farming Assistance Resources Available from NRCS
…for farmers in any county in California. “Maybe you’re concerned about water quality, or soil erosion. Maybe you’re interested in building the health of your soil, for future generations,” said…
Animal Activist that Invade Farming Operations Do More Harm Than They Think
California has been a sight for animal activists, protests and break-ins on or near farms. Activists that enter farming operations often say they are there to save animals that are…
Psyllid Parasitoid Releases Hit Milestone in CA
…of dust. (Courtesy CDFA) Asian citrus psyllid parasitoid releases have hit a total to celebrate in California. At first, rearing enough psyllid parasitic wasps called tamarixia seemed daunting in California….