Avocado growers are once again being asked to weigh-in with their thoughts about the California Avocado Commission (CAC). The state-mandated referendum vote is held every five years by the California Department of…
The Western View: Monarch Butterflies Nearly Extinct?
…winter homes along the California coast. But the 2018 winter count was alarming. They found only 28,000. And now, it is much worse. Only 1,914 were found during the 2020…
Almond Update: Emergency Registration For Bacterial Blast
…Stanislaus, Sutter, Tehama, Yolo and Yuba counties. The Almond Board of California thanked Dr. Jim Adaskaveg and the Almond Alliance of California for the effort. ABC said growers who are…
The California Kitchen: Caramelized Zucchini Coins
Caramelized Zucchini Coins In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Caramelized Zucchini Coins with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 2 Medium Zucchinis…
Coachella Becomes First to Implement ‘Hero Pay’ Increase for Farmworkers
…in other areas of California. Coachella Mayor Steven Hernandez indicated that it is the first time that farmworkers have been included in essential worker pay increases. Mandates in other areas…
Farm Mechanization Key to Addressing Labor Issues Moving Forward
With labor a constant concern for California producers, farm mechanization research and investment present a viable mitigation approach. Mechanized farming equipment cannot address all the issues related to the continually…
Fusarium Falciforme: Emerging Problem for California Tomatoes
…data, the pathogen has been documented in over 100 fields across California. While there are no known management tools available at the moment, some progress has been made looking at…
2020 ACP Blowups Manageable for Central Valley
Asian citrus psyllid detections in the Central Valley spiked in the wrong direction last year but experts believe that is manageable and expected. Since 2016, the amount of ACP detections…
New Strawberry Varieties Developed Through UC Davis Breeding Program
The University of California, Davis has developed two new strawberry varieties, providing growers with even more options. Director of the UC Davis Strawberry Breeding Program, Professor Steve Knapp said the…
RENEW WIIN Act Introduced in Congress by Central Valley Lawmaker
…WIIN Act is a commonsense measure that will serve not only communities and industries that rely on water supplied by California’s two major water projects, but California’s environment,” General Manager…
Industry Members Discouraged by Blueberry Investigation Verdict
…California Georgia, Florida, and Michigan was disappointed by Thursday’s ruling. “We disagree with the outcome of the Commissioner’s investigation,” ABGA noted in a statement. “Throughout this case, blueberry growers across…
Applications Being Accepted for Sustainable Winegrowing Leadership Awards
Applications are being accepted for the 7th annual California Green Medal. California vineyards and wineries are encouraged to apply for the 2021 California Green Medal: Sustainable Winegrowing Leadership Awards. Applications for the…
Ag Lender Perspective on Water Futures and Groundwater Trading
Water futures and groundwater trading was the central focus of the most recent meeting of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture. Several panelists and speakers weighed in on…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 02-12-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering California’s representation on the House Ag Committee, benefits of…