The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced that California leads the nation in the amount of funding support received for specialty crops. For the 2019 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program,…
Almond Update: Nominate for the Almond Achievement Award
The Almond Board of California (ABC) awards the Almond Achievement Award at their annual conference in December, and you can nominate someone today. ABC Industry Relations Specialist Rebecca Bailey wants…
The California Kitchen: Vegetarian Paella
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Vegetarian Paella with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 C Arborio Rice 1/2 C Vegetable…
CDFA’s New ‘One-Stop-Shop” Farmer Resource Portal
…and female farmers and ranchers in California. Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those…
‘Windows of Opportunity’ for Summer Cover Crops
The Natural Resources Conservation Service of California held another cover crop field day to show producers that summer cover crops are possible. NRCS says the practice reduces soil erosion, increases…
Dealing with Maggots in the Compost Pile
…available to the fly. Also, adding lime or other citrus waste – because maggots don’t like it. Add dried pine needles. They take a little longer to break down, but…
Farmers, Restaurants, Chefs Urge Passage of USMCA
…we all need the USMCA to assure the continued strength of the food chain,” California Farm Bureau Federation President Jamie Johansson said. “By helping California farmers and agricultural businesses, and…
Navel Orange Forecast Down from Last Year
The initial forecast from the U.S. Department of Agriculture is calling for a slightly smaller production year for California navel oranges compared to 2018. The forecast is expecting 76 million,…
Specialty Crop Block Grant Applications Open for 2020
SACRAMENTO (CDFA-September 23, 2019) — The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting proposals for the 2020 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). Each year, CDFA conducts…
Spotted Lanternfly Management Getting ‘Gritty’ in Philly
Spotted lanternfly or lantern fly, (Lycorma delicatula) is a planthopper The general public is pitching in when it comes to the management of a pest that California is keeping an…
Public Comment Sessions for Healthy Soils Program Begin Today
The California Department of Food and Agriculture will be hosting three public stakeholder meetings to provide updates on the Healthy Soils Program and receive comments and suggestions for the next…
Shaping the ‘Women for the Land’ Initiative in California
…in California back in November 2018, AFT California is looking to expand the program to better suit the needs of women in agriculture throughout the state. “It’s a national initiative…
The California Kitchen: Pear Salad
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Pear Salad with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: Vinegarette 1 /4 C Pear Vinegar 3…
Best Practices for Getting Food Products into Retail Outlets
Alli Ball hosting a panel on selling food products during the 2019 California Food Expo The process to get food products onto store shelves can be lengthy and difficult, particularly…