The California coffee industry is steadily expanding as demand for the domestically grown product shows significant promise. Last year, Frinj Coffee cooperative sold their entire crop to Blue Bottle Coffee…
Multi-Day Event in Chico will Focus on Soils, Students and Community
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), CSU Chico and the Professional Soil Scientists Association of California (PSSAC) are hosting a special soil event March 1 through March 3 for anyone…
How Dairy Farmers Are Helping Us Meet Our Climate Goals
…value and is home to many of California’s most productive dairies. In fact, 90 percent of California’s milk is produced in eight counties – all located in the center of…
Significant Growth Expected for Ice Cream Sales
…billion by 2025. In 2016 the global market size was valued at $54.8 billion. California is the leading ice cream-producing state in the U.S and produced approximately 118 thousand gallons…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 02-19-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. California Farm Bureau Federation is watching state water policies and over 400 trees have now tested…
The Western View: Nutria Invasion
…Citrus Industry Magazine. Check us out on the web at www.citrusindustry.net. Image credit: Nutria or coypu myocastor coypus/By Eustis Christine, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons…
Celebrating a Heart Healthy Food
…can help people feel satisfied for several hours, which can support weight management and counter weight gain. Eighty percent of the world’s almonds are grown in California. I’m Cathy Isom……
Southern Plains Drought Becoming “Rapidly Dire”
…pastures, pond levels and streamflows. Nearly all of the Southwestern U.S., including California, meanwhile, are in some form of classified drought, along with all of Missouri and Kansas, parts of…
Secretary Perdue Confirmed as 2018 Commodity Classic Keynote Speaker
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue will speak at the upcoming Commodity Classic in Anaheim, California. Held February 27th to March first, Perdue will be the keynote speaker for Wednesday morning’s general…
Beginning Farmer Training Program Receives State Approval
A recently developed beginning farmer training program has officially been approved by the California State Division of Apprenticeship Standards. The California Farm Academy Beginning Farm and Ranch Manager Apprenticeship Program…
Almond Matters: Almond Bloom Arrives
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, many orchards throughout California have started to experience almond bloom and it appears that it is going to be a good…
The California Kitchen: Rocky Road
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Rocky Road with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 C Milk Chocolate 1/2 C Toasted…
Popular Flowers for Valentine’s Day
…as the Gardenia, which according to horticulture experts, symbolizes mutual understanding and harmony. Or, Alstroemeria, a stunning orange flower also known as the Peruvian Lily or Lily of the Incas….
Cattlemen Applaud Introduction of Strong Bipartisan Bill in U.S. Senate
…agree on is that a responsibly-run cattle ranch isn’t a toxic Superfund site,” said fifth-generation California rancher and NCBA President Kevin Kester. “On behalf of cattle producers across America, I…