The Citrus Growers Educational Seminar Series presented by the Citrus Research Board (CRB) and University of California Cooperative Extension concluded in Exeter on June 28, with over 200 growers, pest…
Northern California Wildfires Causing Concern for Wine Country
Northern California wildfires have already burned nearly 90,000 acres, a little more than nine months after the area suffered the costliest wildfires in the state’s history. The wine industry is…
Agri View: California and Other State Losses in a Trade War
The talk of a trade war has had an impact on every commodity. What about its impact on agriculture. Everett Griner talks about California and their expanding losses from the…
Too Early to Talk U.S. Withdrawal From WTO
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross says it’s “too early” to talk about the possibiity of the United States leaving the World Trade Organization. A Bloomberg report says the discussion comes about…
Anger Rises as Tariffs Take Effect
…it’s hard to get out.” The U.S. Chamber of Commerce released a report highlighting how much every state is affected by retaliatory tariffs. “The administration is threatening to undermine the…
Kansas Announces Pilot Disease Traceability Program for Cattle
…and maintaining commerce in the event of a disease outbreak. The development of a viable end-to-end cattle disease traceability system is a top priority in the beef industry in Kansas…
Source of Lettuce Linked to E. Coli Outbreak Identified
…is the largest occurrence in more than ten years when spinach grown in California was contaminated by nearby cattle and wild pigs. Identifying specific farming operations that may be contaminated…
The California Kitchen: Two-minute Salmon
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook two-minute salmon with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 3 T Olive Oil TT S+P 1 T…
Senate Farm Bill Passes with Overwhelming Support
…after the House passed their version by a slim margin. “The farm bill represents a five-year agreement between farmers and the American people,” California Farm Bureau Federation President Jamie Johansson…
Almond Update: Stressing Trees for Hull Rot Management
Navel orangeworm is a big focus this year for the almond industry during hull split. Almond Board of California’s Bob Curtis said there’s another pest to address during this time…
Cover Crop Efficacy Highlighted in Colusa County
…South Dakota to California more than ten years ago. Unruh is also well versed in soil health, plant physiology and many different types of sustainable ag practices. “He views his…
The California Kitchen: Bread Pudding
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook bread pudding with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 8 Eggs 1 C Heavy Cream 1 C…
Senate Farm Bill Making Progress
…Mitch McConnell says the chamber has the opportunity to finalize this bill this week. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts spoke on the Senate floor Tuesday, calling the legislation “the…
Assembly Bill Looks to Address Wild Pig Problem
Assembly Bill 2805, written by Assemblyman Frank Bigelow, R-Madera, seeks to address California’s wild pig problem. The feral pigs that are now in 56 counties throughout the state are especially…